Beverage technology, Packaging& Food Processingindustries gather in Mumbai for drink technology India, International PackTech India and FoodPex India

by Suman Gupta 

drink technology India, International PackTech India andFoodPex- One trade platform bringing the who’s who of two industries together

280 plus exhibitors from 8 countries

Strong co-located conference and knowledge exchange forums

Leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food Industry – drink technology India, international packaging technology exhibition – PackTech Indiaand international food processing and packaging exhibition – FoodPex India will be taking place from December 15-17 at Hall 1 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Jointly, these trade fairswill bring together key stakeholders, industry policy makers, domestic and international exhibitors altogether under one roof. 

Capitalizing on strong market growth: 

Indian food and beverage, food processing and packaging industries are growing strongly in India and high growth is expected to continue. The trade fairs aim to capitalize on these growing opportunities and will showcase latest technologies to attending professionals. In addition, stakeholders will experience knowledge rich conferences and meet key companies at the Buyer Seller Forum taking place alongside the exhibitions. 

According to a market report, the food industryis presently valued at US$ 39.71 billion, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11 per cent to USD 65.4 billion by 2018. While the food and beverage industry is making fast paced advancements, India’s packaging industry is also booming with the packaging sector expected to grow at CAGR of 12.3% during the next four to five years to become the fourth largest global market, with sales of USD 42.7 billion.

Delighted with such positive trends, Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe München India, said: “The market is optimistic and growth in food and beverage, food processing and 

packaging sectors is expected to continue in the future. Our trade fairs willoffer a conducive business environment for these industries to come together and benefit.”

Adding to this thought, Thomas Schlitt, Managing Director, Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. said: “India is a dynamic market with major potential in packaging and related processes, particularly in packaged food and beverages. To keep up with the developments on the Indian food and beverage market, PackTech India and drink technology India would be joined by FoodPex India, which will focus on the processing and packaging of solid foods of all kinds. This newly created trade fair trio will map the thematic areas of packaging and related processes, beverage technology and liquid food as well as food processing and packaging – all under one roof.”Key highlights ofdrink technology India, PackTech India and FoodPex India: 

More than 280 exhibitors from 8 countries participation. 

Country pavilions from Germany and China

A two-day conference(16-17 December 2016, Hall 2 B&C)on ‘Packaging design, innovation and technology’ (PDIT).

Insights from the industry experts : General Mills, Marico, PopPack, HP, Debon Herbals, Reliance,  Parakh Agro, Hassia Packaging, Esko, Vermeulen Brand Design, Carre Noir, Centre of Science and Environment at PDIT Conference.

Special focus on together against food waste and loss: SAVE FOOD.

A Roundtable Conference, where the exhibitors and the stakeholders of the food and beverage industry will discuss case studies and pioneerideas and best solutions to overcome challenges. Speakers from Bisleri,KiwiFoods,MotherDairy,Tilaknagar Industries and many more.

Buyer Seller Forum, where top handpicked buyers will engage in one-on-one meetings with participating companies

An Exhibitor Forum, where one-on-one interactions can be held between the  exhibiting companies

Jointly these trade fairs will target segments ofbeverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food (dairy products, meat and fish, bread and pastry, confectionery, convenience and fast food, frozen food etc.), catering & food services and food safety/ quality services and are expected to welcome more than 11,500 visitors from India and overseas. 

About MesseMünchen India

As part of its international expansion strategy, Messe München founded its wholly owned subsidy with a registered office in Mumbai in September 2007. Messe München India is one of the leading organizer of trade fairs in India with a vast portfolio of B2B events such as analytica Anacon India, BAUMA CONEXPO India, drink technology India, 

electronica India, IFAT India, Intersolar India, India Lab Expo, Indian Ceramics, LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA and productronica India.

MesseMünchen India works closely with industry stakeholders to deliver well researched and professional trade fairs keeping in mind the priorities of the customers. Headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices in New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai, Messe München India bring professionals from across sectors together for business, learning and networking opportunities. 

With 10 subsidiaries in Europe and in Asia, and over 60 foreign representatives covering more than 100 countries, Messe München has a network that spans the globe. Worldwide, more than 30,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries and more than two million visitors from over 200 countries participate in fairs and exhibitions in Munich each year. In addition, Messe München organizes trade fairs in Europe, Asia, Russia, the Middle East and South America.

About MesseDuesseldorf India 

MesseDuesseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of MesseDuesseldorf GmbH which is a world leader both as a trade fair organizer and as a provider of trade fair related services for exhibitors and visitors. We at MesseDuesseldorf India (MDI) are gradually expanding our events portfolio with the introduction of satellite trade fairs like MEDICAL FAIR INDIA, Wire and Cable India, Tube India International, Metallurgy India, International PackTech India, GLASSPEX INDIA and Energy Storage India. Our strategic partnership with Messe Essen GmbH helped us to successfully launch & deliver INDIA ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING since past many years now. Keeping in mind that India is one of the emerging economies and has immense potential, Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. intends to work closely with both Indian as well as international partners and further be a catalyst for the development of industry in India.

drink technology India, PackTech India and FoodPex India will take place from December 15-17 at Hall 1 and 2 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.or