Food & Beverage India: Powerhouse Tradeshows You Must Attend in 2024

The Indian food and beverages sector is one of the largest across the globe which has undergone magnanimous evolution over the years. Innovations, transforming consumer dynamics, and a relentless pursuit of excellence have together moulded India into becoming a global force capable of providing for its billion-plus population as well as making significant contributions to the global market at large. With the advancement of the Indian economy, technological improvements and focus on strategic production along with export have escalated the sector to a current market value of around 300 billion USD in the present day, which forms nearly 3% of the total GDP of the nation. 

Nueconomy fully realises the potential impact the market has on advancing economies. We have identified a select few of the tradeshows and expos that will present to you the fullest flair of the sector- we encourage you to add these events to your calendars right away so that you don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the growth story of one of the world’s most thriving food and beverages sectors.

1. India Food
   India Food is regarded as the nation’s gateway to the Indian food economy. It is the country’s major food industry event, co-sponsored by India’s corporate titans and supported by the Indian and state governments, as well as the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture. The event aims to accelerate relationships between Indian and international entrepreneurs, exporters, retailers, and investors, allowing them to interact, collaborate, and explore the huge Indian food landscape. It will be the largest assemblage of every possible stakeholder in the food value chain, showcasing products, technologies, programmes, and services to a massive target audience over three days. It would also establish a premium exports and sourcing environment for foreign buyers, thereby allowing farmers to earn higher returns while creating jobs, promoting entrepreneurship, and ensuring healthy food for all. The next edition will take place from February 7 to 9, 2024, at the KTPO Trade Centre in Bangalore.
   
   
2. SIAL India
   SIAL India is part of the SIAL Network, the world’s largest network of food and drink fairs, which has attracted over 16,000 exhibitors and 700,000 visitors from over 200 countries. SIAL in India is the only B2B show with international participation from over 30 nations. The event will be next held in 2024 at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. 
   
   
3. AAHAR – International Food & Hospitality Fair
   AAHAR, India’s flagship B2B event, will be held on March 12-16, 2024, in Pragati Maidan in Delhi. It is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The event is widely recognised among Asia’s food and hospitality trade exhibitions, and it has become the go-to event for worldwide exhibitors and sourcing specialists. AAHAR will host exhibits on food and beverage items, related equipment, and hospitality and design solutions.
   
   
4. Anuga Select India (Previously known as Annapoorna – ANUFOOD India)
   Anuga Select India is a revitalised event that draws inspiration from ANUFOOD India’s success and provides a unique platform to highlight India’s vibrant food heritage. The event displays innovative products, trends, and opportunities that industry experts can leverage and it brings together attendees, exhibitors, manufacturers, and buyers from industry-leading firms and startups both within and outside of India. The event assures an engaging exhibition of products and services specialised for retail, food service, imports, wholesale, and hospitality by doing so. The next edition will be held from 28-30 August 2024
   
   
5. India Food Forum
   India Food Forum is the country’s largest B2B food retail exhibition, information, and business development platform. The event debuted in 2008, with assistance from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and is now organised by the IMAGES group. It hosts a variety of product exhibits, masterclasses, startup displays, networking discussion boards, solution demos, entrepreneurial opportunities, and award ceremonies for the food and grocery retail and service industries. The most recent edition was held from November 30 to December 1, 2023, at the Westin Mumbai Powai Lake.
   
   
6. World Tea and Coffee Expo
   The World Tea and Coffee Expo is India’s sole exhibition dedicated to the tea, coffee, and related sectors. The event is organised by Messe Muenchen India and will be held from 23-25 October 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC).  It is co-located with Drink Technology India, another leading international trade fair for the beverage, dairy, and liquid food industries, and PackMach Asia Expo, a specialised event for the packaging and processing sectors. WTCE supports ideas exchange through its handpicked exhibits and seminars. It also offers a shared platform for existing firms and new entrants in the tea and coffee beverages sector, to tap the collective intellect of the industry.
   
   
7. Anuga Foodtech India (Previously known as ANUTEC-  International FoodTec India, AIFTI)
   The 18th Anuga Foodech India is the country’s gateway to ground-breaking innovations in the food and beverage industries. It is the only supplier tradeshow in India that covers every component of food and beverage production, from process, filling, and packaging technology to food safety, packaging, digitalisation, and intralogistics. It is part of Anuga Foodtech (global edition), the most significant information and business platform for emerging ideas and cutting-edge innovations in the sector. It was previously known as ANUTEC – International FoodTec India and is now a pioneering and worldwide recognised name in the sector. 

These tradeshows will give economic development organisations an exclusive opportunity to engage with some of the top and key players in the industry, foster pivotal relationships, and engage in insightful conversations with them, besides gaining invaluable market intelligence in the Indian food and beverages landscape.

Backed by our expertise in working with leading economic organisations worldwide and the relationship we have established with them, Nueconomy guides you to maximise opportunities at these tradeshows, including architecting long-term and solid partnerships, exploring investment prospects, or gaining deeper insights into navigating the sector.

For inquiries and further assistance, please reach out to Nueconomy, your strategic partner in unlocking the potential of the Indian food and beverages industry.