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With Over 14,000 Business Visitors From 32 Countries, Aims To Define The Roadmap For Country’s Food Manufacturing Hub
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Mumbai/New Delhi, September 15, 2022:
India’s Largest International Exhibition for Food & Drink Technology, with over 450 Exhibitors from 32 countries, the 16th ANUTEC – International FoodTec India 2022, was inaugurated by Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State (MOS) for Ministry of Food Processing and Jal Shakti of India.
The 16th ANUTEC – International FoodTec India is expecting over 14,000 business visitors from the industry and aims to define the roadmap for India’s food manufacturing hub.
Speaking on the challenges posed by technology in food production, Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State (MOS) for Ministry of Food Processing and Jal Shakti of India commented “Innovative technologies will help create a modern infrastructure that can help in efficient supply chain management across MSME large and small segments. We will do all that we can to simplify the food policy and support the Food processing Industry.
“The right technique, technological know-how and adequate financial support will eventually increase the overall production and enhance exports” the minister further added reiterating Prime Minister’s earlier address to the public.
Milind Dixit, Managing Director, Koelnmesse India YA Trade Fairs said, “Favourable economic policies and schemes such as PLI – Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), does not only provide a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country but also help India in becoming a global food manufacturing hub.”
“We for the first time ever are holding a special session for describing the Central Government’s Ministry of MSME’s schemes for the food industry, with the support of the MSME Directorate of industries. But our objective was not to just get their support and get the MSME companies to participate in the show but our core objective was to get the officials to talk about what Indian MSME’s are getting offering to the market. That is because , because many people are still in that dark about all government schemes being offered for them. So the objective was to educate the small and Medium Enterprises in India through a medium , that is the Authority to tell them not just about how to apply for the benefits but also what else they can do” further continued Mr Dixit.
The Conference is being supported by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA), Association of Food Scientist & Technologist of India (AFSTI – Mumbai), Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA), Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF), Western India Culinary Association (WICA) and Retailers Association of India (RAI).
The success of the previous 15 editions demonstrates the leadership of ANUTEC- International FoodTec India as “the platform” in India for the food and drink suppliers’ industry. Who’s who of Food and Drink processing industry meets at this show to witness latest technologies, exchange ideas which will help in driving Food and Drink Industry.
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