About India Food 2024
Indian food industry has come a long way since the time of Independence in 1947. From a ship to mouth existence, India has emerged as a food basket for the world. Driven by technologies, innovations and exports focus, India is today the 2nd largest country in terms of food production, processing, and consumption. India is today the largest producer of F&V, milk, sugar, pulses, spices, oilseeds etc. During the last two decades, the food consumption pattern has significantly changed and that led to the growth of a gigantic size food processing industry. Today the size of Indian food retail market is valued over $800 billion with a growth rate of 11% AGCR. With the rapid growth of the Indian economy, a shift is also being seen in the consumption pattern of the country, from cereals to more varied, processed and nutritious diet of fruits and vegetables, milk, fish, meat and poultry products. All these efforts have considerably enhanced the status of the India’s Food Processing Industry, which today accounts for 32 per cent of the country’s total food market. It contributes around 14 per cent of manufacturing GDP, 13 per cent of India’s exports and six per cent of total industrial investments.
With UN declaring 2024 as International Year of Millets on India’s initiative, the country is set to make the strongest foot prints on the world food market, being home to 40% plus millets production. Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) with the support of the Government of India and several State Governments and in technical collaborations with a large number of industry associations and international bodies, is fully geared up to floor India Food India 2024, to expedite partnerships among the Indian and International businesses, institutions and investors, providing an opportunity to showcase, connect, and collaborate; and explore the enormous business opportunities in India’s rapidly growing food processing and food retail sectors. India Food, a gateway to India’s food economy, will be the largest gathering of food industry experts, investors, producers, food processors, retailers, exporters, policy makers, experts and business organizations who will share their prized insights on available technologies, trade and business models and latest innovations in global food ecosystem. Additionally, this insightful global knowledge and trade event will encompass industry- oriented topics, opportunities for startups, smart food entrepreneurs and international participation. Indian Food industry and businesses, institutions, Central Ministries and the State Governments will have the opportunities to showcase their products and technologies, programs and services, potential and achievements before targeted national and global stakeholders, and thereby explore possibilities of investments, technical cooperation, trade, business, marketing and partnerships opportunities.
Enveloping the entire food spectrum from production to consumption, India Food India 2024 aims at creating a superior exports and sourcing environment for international buyers, thereby enabling higher returns for farmers, creating employment, promoting entrepreneurship and ensuring Healthy Food For All. ICFA invites you to avail this wonderful opportunity to take a proactive part as a zealous exhibitor or sponsor during the forthcoming exciting event, India Food 2024, and showcase the products, technologies, programs and services to a colossal target audience on a single, vibrant and colossal platform for three consecutive days.
