: Indian
sub-continent’s most comprehensive B2B shows for food, health and
packaging by Informa Markets in India to be held in Mumbai
Mumbai, ( Date, 2019 ):
Informa Markets in India ( formerly UBM India ) is all set to bring
in the 14th edition of the Food Ingredients India & Health
Ingredients (Fi India & Hi) as well as the 2nd edition of ProPak
India, – both B2B platforms for the food, health, packaging and processing industries.
Combined
together, the shows are optimally positioned to provide industry players an
entire array of products and solutions pertaining to food ingredients,
processing, technology and packaging under one giant umbrella. While Fi India
& Hi offers the industry an opportunity to source high quality ingredients,
ProPak India brings within its ambit, packaging solutions pertaining to
products from medicines, cosmetics, appliances, industrial systems and
machinery, among others.
The
co-located expos rotate annually between India’s two promising food hubs i.e
Mumbai and the Delhi-NCR region.
Speaking
on the announcement of both the shows - Fi India and Hi and Propak India, Mr.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director for Informa Markets in India said, “The
market for food ingredients is witnessing a visible surge in its valuation
owing to the growth in urbanization, growth in the Indian gourmet market which
is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and growing at a CAGR of 20 %, and
the increasing population density, coupled with the rise in the purchasing
power of consumers that has led towards rapid uptake of convenience food. The
food sector has emerged as a high-growth and high-profit sector due to its
immense potential for value addition, particularly within the food processing
industry which accounts for 32 per cent of the country’s total food market. The
food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is
ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth.
The objective for the 14th edition of Fi India & Hi is to offer an
international showcase of such food processing technology and food ingredients
and in turn, help leverage India’s wide ranging and large raw material base for
food processing industries.”
He
added, "Active and intelligent packaging plays a key role in the
preservation of food, hence, enhanced packaging techniques need to be developed
that not only boost the shelf life of the product but also sustain the
nutritive value of the processed food. This is where ProPak India, the premier
processing and packaging expo comes in for the industry, which is co-located
with Fi India and Hi. In just its second edition, the expo has grown, bringing
in over 130 International and domestic suppliers, along with novel features
like a technology summit, an expert zone, a packaging theatre and live product
demonstrations. ProPak India will cater to an array of sectors from food to cosmetics
to FMCG & Industrial goods and will cater to the entire value chain which
will be of immense value to the industry.”
Fi India and Hi
With a rich legacy of 14
years, Fi India in this edition brings in several novel features such as a) a Live
Master Class with celebrity chef and television show host Rakhee Vaswani on
delectable creations that will be based on fusion & molecular, b) A Trending
Zone - that will highlight the global trends and innovative
ingredients in Health & Food Ingredients, c) A Self Guided Tour – a
tour that will highlight the Innovation & Discovery in Beverage
Ingredients, Alternative Proteins, Traditional Regional Ingredients and Healthy
Ageing, d) Technical Seminars by Association of Food Scientist &
Technologist (AFSTI Mumbai Chapter) & Health &
Dietary Supplements Association ( HADSA ) on ‘Product Development:
Science and Technology’ highlighting the regulatory requirement and principles
& importance of testing in new product development and ‘Emerging Scenario
of Lifestyle, Food & Health Ingredients’ highlighting the latest
applications of functional foods like Carrageenan & Bilberry extract
respectively and e ) Innovate launches by some brands that will provide
the audience a wholesome, sensory experience and newer ideas and tips on food
products.
This year, the expo will have over 800 brands and is well-supported by
the Health Foods & Dietary Supplements Association (HADSA), Association of
Food Scientist & Technologist (I) – (AFSTI), Mumbai Chapter and All India
Food Processor Association (AIFPA). Some of the key exhibitors include Fine Organic
Industries Ltd.; K. P. Manish Global Ingredients P. Ltd.; Synthite Industries
Pvt. Ltd.; Ace International LLP; Danisco India Pvt. Ltd.; Flavaroma Flavours
& Fragrances Pvt. Ltd.; Hexagon Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.; Roha Dyechem Pvt.
Ltd.; Azelis (India) Private Ltd.; Brenntag Ingredients (India) Private Ltd.;
Keva Flavours Pvt. Ltd.; Norex Flavours Private Ltd.; IMCD India Pvt. Ltd.
amongst others.
The expo will have a dedicated pavilion for the Health Ingredients
category of products. It will also have a China Pavilion and an International
Pavilion this year. Fi India will see International participation from 12
countries such as China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Canada, USA, Poland,
France, Spain, Greece, Russia, The Netherlands and United Kingdom.
ProPak India
ProPak India , which is catering to India's ever growing
processing and packaging industries, has been geo-adapted from ProPak Asia
, Asia's largest platform in its domain, and is comprehensively
tailored to Indian requirements. In its second edition, it is well-supported by
key associations such as - Indian Flexible Packaging
& Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA); Association of Food Scientists and Technologists
(India) (AFSTI) ; Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA)
and South Indian Education Society (SIES).
ProPak
India caters to packaging and processing in multiple sectors and is all set to
host over 180 brands offering products and services in automation, testing and
measurement, filing and sealing machinery, cartooning machinery, thermoforming,
robotics, storage and transport, materials and consumables, and complete
production lines along with allied services.
Some
of the key exhibitors include Bossar Packaging Pvt Ltd; Ishida India Pvt Ltd.;
Nichrome India Ltd.; WOLF; Target Innovation; Bry Air; Galaxy Sivtek; Michelman
Pvt Ltd.; Goma Process Technologies Pvt Ltd.; Pactech Machinery LLP; Control
Print among a host of others. The show benefits manufacturers, distributors,
Govt institutions, and other key professionals associated with Product
Development, R&D, QC/QR labelling, Packaging Development, Procurement,
Supply Chain, purchasing, and Marketing and helps them network, exchange ideas
on trends and solutions, and conduct business under one address. The expo will
witness participation from more than 13 countries – Germany, Italy, Taiwan,
Spain, Austria, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and a dedicated China
Pavilion.
Some
of the highlights of the show include – a) ‘Meet the Expert’ zone
– A dedicated zone at the expo that will provide excellent opportunities to the
visitors to get their questions and queries answered by industry experts. b) ‘Packaging
Theatre’- This feature will provide an overview of recent factors enabling
growth in the global packaging industry. Further, it will gives insights on
market trends, competitive landscape, market analysis, cost structure,
capacity, business distribution and the industry forecast for 2023. c) ‘Women
in Processing and Packaging’ – The 2nd edition of this feature
will bring together women luminaries of the industry on a common platform to
share their success stories, experiences and knowledge revolving on 3 core
pillars – Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Gender Diversity.
Alongside
the exhibition, ProPak will also feature an engaging and interactive conference
– that will harp on trends, challenges and opportunities in the industry. Some
of the topics include – ‘Plastic
strategies for future – Challenges & Opportunities’; ‘Plastic Waste
Management’; ‘Food processing in the era of de-globalisation’; ‘Packaging – a
significant resource for brand creation & product marketing’; ‘Newer
concepts & value added packaging systems’; ‘Technology focus – machinery
systems & sustainable packaging’; ‘Trends and future and future landscapes
in anti-counterfeiting packaging’; ‘Spotlight on women in processing &
packaging’; and ‘The New Packaging Landscape – Smart Packaging for Digital
Consumers’.
