New Delhi, Sept 12 (KNN) SIAL, a network of food innovation is launching a ‘Food India by SIAL’- a new Indian food innovation exhibition in India to give food industry an opportunistic platform.

Food India by SIAL is being held at New Delhi, India from 16 to 18 September 2018 at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center.

The exhibition is powered by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and shall be inaugurated by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Food Processing Minister.

Backed by SIAL, 'Food India by SIAL' will offer  the industry an opportunity to source high quality local and foreign ingredients, network with industry professionals from across the globe, learn the latest industry trends, innovations, and broaden their business potential.

Besides showcasing the latest product innovations from across the global marketplace, SIAL also plays an important role in establishing market trends and provides an inspirational meeting place for the entire F&B industry in 7countries.

The 1st Edition of 'Food India by SIAL' will have over 150 Exhibitors from India and countries like Switzerland, France, UK, Russia, China, Indonesia,  besides country pavilions from Italy, Turkey & Korea.

Britannia, Future Group, Amul, Adani, Mother Dairy, Veeba, MDH, Patanjali, Wingreens, LT Foods, Tops etc. are some of the well known Indian brands participating in the 3 day exhibition.

Food India by SIAL will welcome 8500 trade visitors, buyers and chefs, and 250 exhibitors who will showcase Food and beverage products (including wines), equipment (including bakery and confectionery) and catering products.

Expressing optimism at the inaugural edition of Food India by SIAL, SIAL Network, General Director, , Nicolas Trentesaux said  "Undoubtedly, India will offer the most fascinating developments in the food industry for the next coming years not only because of a booming demography, but the rapid growth of the middle class will drive the fast development of the regional and worldwide food exchange.”

In this fantastic environment and thanks to the SIAL network, we all can be part of this great story, full of challenges and successes. Food India by SIAL offers the best platform in India in term of business opportunities and inspiration, he added.

The exhibition is supported by MSME, Government of India, Tea Board of India and industry associations like Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) , Purchasing Professionals Forum India (PPFI), Forum of Indian Food Importers( FIFI), Hospitality Purchasing Managers' Forum (HPMF)  and All India Rice Exporters' Association (AIREA).

SIAL, Interads and Comexposium have jointly created this event to answer local booming market and international food and beverages companies’ expectations, supported by Indian Food Processing Industry Minister.

Interads Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, MD, Rajan Sharma, said "It is our pleasure and pride to bring SIAL to India for the first time as Food India by SIAL. We are all set to welcome our more than 150 exhibitors who will showcase their Food and beverage products and equipments to the professionals of food sector from all over the world.”