Dates: 28 November – 1 December 2008

Event Profile
Food retailing is foreseen as the next big opportunity indicating vast scope for investors vying for that shelf space. With the entry of major retail chains, and the rapidly changing socio economic environment in the country, the SME sector in the food industry has to concentrate on its inherent merits in order to compete. Apart from viewing India as a huge market, major international players are also looking at manufacturing hubs in India which would again translate into tremendous opportunity for the sector. Welcome to Food Expo 2008, being concurrently held with Agro Tech 2008.

Food Expo 2008, 5th International Exposition on Food Processing & Technology at Chandigarh, India is the platform for interface between the food technology sector and the food industry, with focus on current trends in food processing innovation through modern technology.

Exhibitor Profile
Aseptic facilities and hygiene systems
Export promotion councils
Food packing material and equipment
Food processing Technology, Equipments & Machinery
Food Retailing & Vending Systems
Food Testing Laboratories & consultants
Frozen Food & Logistics
Fruits and vegetables
Inspection, Product & Quality Certifications companies
Maintenance and automation systems
Marine & Ready to Eat foods
Organic and Health foods
Packaging Technology & Machinery, Packaging Materials
Post Harvest Technologies & Equipment
Processed & Packaged Foods
Quality control / testing and coding
Refrigeration & Cold Chain Systems and Equipments
Storage, handling and transportation

Others:
Cleaning Products and cleaning equipment
Export / Trading houses
Publications and trade journals
Restaurants and food chains
Staple Foods and Raw Material
Training institutions

Visitor Profile

Agri Finance Corporations
Agri Marketing Boards
Agricultural engineering corporations
Agriculture department related organizations
Agro Industry Corporations
Agro Producers
Bakeries
Banks and Credit Agencies
Central / State Establishments
Central government agencies and departments
CEOs
Civil Supplies
Consulates, diplomats
Co-operatives of Food & Consumer protection
Dealers / Channel partners
Entrepreneurs
Food Companies
Government departments and organisations
Horticulture departments & related organisations
International & Domestic Business Delegations
Progressive Farmers
Retail Chains and Food Chains
Senior Managers
Sugar department & related organisations, sugar boards & other nodal agencies
Traders, wholesalers of food products, commodities, fruits and vegetables, pulses, grains
Universities, Research Institutions & colleges
Users of food processing & packaging equipment & machinery and users of storage equipment & service providers

Previous History

Agro Tech in Retrospect
The seventh Agro Tech was a grand success with seven concurrent expositions and over 250 exhibitors spread over 6500 sq meters. With 5 international conferences, large number of visitors, the mega event has become a major catalyst in the area of competitive agri business. The Fair was visited by large number of international and national experts, policy makers, academicians and farmers.

The mega event became successful platform for new launches with over 158 new products launched by leading corporates. Over 43 MoU/JV’s were signed during the course of Agro Tech 2006.

Success Story
The enthusiastic response for the Fair can be measured by the fact that during the Fair 2871 business leads were generated and 80% of the exhibitors expressed satisfaction that their objective of participation was fully achieved. 130 exhibitors have already expressed their willingness to participate at Agro Tech 2008.

Organiser:

Confederation of Indian Industry
Northern Region Headquarters
Sector 31 A, Dakshin Marg
Chandigarh 160 030
India