India, Jan. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, along with FoodTech 4.0, commenced at Yashobhoomi, IICC, New Delhi on 6 January 2026, marking the launch of an important platform dedicated to food processing, packaging, automation, and manufacturing technologies. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), the platform brings together stakeholders across the food processing value chain, including technology providers, manufacturers, policymakers, and global partners.
The event was inaugurated by Shri Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. In his address, he highlighted India's surplus agricultural production, strong manufacturing base, and young, skilled workforce, and underlined the need to further strengthen food processing through value addition, quality enhancement, and technology adoption. "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 attended by Shri Mohit Singla, Chairman, Trade Promotion Council of India; Shri Yashvir Singh, Economic Adviser, Agriculture SMD, Department of Commerce; Mr. Volker Klima, Head of Agriculture & Food Division, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany; Shri Vikram Mulmule, Regional Sales Head, JBT Marel, USA; Shri Vikas Kanungo, Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert, The World Bank Group; Shri Rajashekar Venkat, President, Mamta Machinery Ltd.; and Shri Sunil Mehta, President, Automation Industries Association.
Over the coming days, Indusfood Manufacturing 2026 and FoodTech 4.0 will bring together technology, policy, and industry through live showcases, conferences, and business interactions, reinforcing India's commitment to a future-ready, sustainable, and export-oriented food manufacturing ecosystem under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
