Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, alongside FoodTech 4.0, opened at Yashobhoomi, IICC, New Delhi, on 6 January 2026, marking the launch of a key platform dedicated to food processing, packaging, automation, and manufacturing technologies.
Organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), the event brings together stakeholders from across the food processing value chain, including technology providers, manufacturers, policymakers, and global partners.
The event was inaugurated by Avinash Joshi, secretary, ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI),. In his address, he emphasized India’s surplus agricultural production, robust manufacturing base, and skilled young workforce, while highlighting the importance of value addition, quality enhancement, and technology adoption in strengthening the food processing sector.
“India today has surplus agricultural production, a strong manufacturing base, and a young, skilled workforce. The opportunity before us is to further strengthen food processing through value addition, quality enhancement, and technology adoption so that we create employment, increase farmers’ incomes, and expand exports. Platforms such as Indusfood Manufacturing play a crucial role in translating this potential into tangible outcomes,” he said.
The inauguration was graced by Mohit Singla, chairman, Trade Promotion Council of India; Yashvir Singh, economic adviser, Agriculture SMD, department of commerce; Volker Klima, head of agriculture & food division, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany; Vikram Mulmule, regional sales head, JBT Marel, USA; Vikas Kanungo, senior AI & digital transformation expert, The World Bank Group; Rajashekar Venkat, president, Mamta Machinery; and Sunil Mehta, president, Automation Industries Association.
Over the coming days, Indusfood Manufacturing 2026 and FoodTech 4.0 will unite technology, policy, and industry through live demonstrations, conferences, and business interactions—reinforcing India’s commitment to a future-ready, sustainable, and export-oriented food manufacturing ecosystem aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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