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Food Processing
The food processing sector in India is essential for the diversification of agricultural activities, enhancing value addition, and producing surplus agro-food products for export. This sector bridges agriculture and industry, boosting the value of agricultural produce, ensuring better prices for farmers, and generating global demand for Indian agricultural products.
India's food and beverage packaged industry is witnessing significant growth. The market size is expected to rise from $33.7 billion in 2023 to $46.3 billion by 2028. This growth is driven by rising consumer demand for packaged products due to changing consumption habits and lifestyles, increased awareness, economic growth, demographic shifts, a growing working population, and the expansion of retail and e-commerce sectors.
Team Leader
Hemant Seth
Senior DirectorTimeline
Food Processing industry should focus on quality and expanding export markets: Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
International Symposium on Unlocking Reformulations & Unravelling the Science of Sweeteners
India Celebrates 60 Years of Codex: Safeguarding Consumer Health and Fair Food Trade
Conference on Capability Enhancement for Safe Food Business and Accession Ceremony of All India Cadre of Safe Food Business Professionals
Need to have higher domestic food safety standards to enhance consumer trust: Additional Secretary, MoFPI, GoI
Non-Sugar Sweeteners in the Limelight: FICCI Seminar Dispels Myths and Uncovers the Health Advantages of Low-Calorie Sweeteners
Ministry of Food Processing industries to organize an International Mega Food Event - 'World Food India' (WFI) during 3rd-5th November 2023 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
FICCI-GFI India Smart Protein Summit going 'mission mode' to establish smart protein as a key pillar of India's new green economy
Smart Protein Summit 2022
Need to reduce compliances for improving the food processing sector: Prahlad Singh Patel, MoS for Food Processing Industries
FSSAI planning to launch risk management system for domestic market; reduce inspection: CEO, FSSAI
Need for the industry to setup own levels of standardisation: Additional Secretary, MoFPI
Indian Food Processing sector offers opportunities for employment generation and exports: Rameswar Teli
Future of Nutrition - Exploring the Health and Wellness benefits in the Food Ingredients ecosystem
FICCI webinar on Consumer Health & Wellness: Exploring Health Benefits of Micronutrients and Nutraceutical Products
National Webinar on Scaling up Wheat Flour/Maida Fortification in the food processing industry
Role of Dietary Fiber, Probiotics and Prebiotics in Inducing Immunity & Strength
Webinar on Exploring the Health and Wellness benefits in the Food Ingredients ecosystem
FSSAI to soon come up with regulations to fortify processed foods: Director, FSSAI
Webinar on Tackling the impact of COVID-19 on Micronutrient deficiencies through food fortification
Session on Development of Indian Dairy Sector
FICCI Interactive Session with Smt. Pushpa Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries on Aatamnirbhar Bharat: Potential of Agro & Food Processing Industries
FICCI Lecture for Academia on International Food Code: Codex Alimentarius
Seminar on Sweeteners: Innovative Ingredients for a better health
FICCI-FIA Policy Roundtable Discussion on Sharing Best Practices in Food Regulatory Ecosystem in Asian Region
Government to support industrialists and budding entrepreneurs to set up food processing industries: Rameshwar Teli, MoS for Food Processing Industries
Annapoorna - Anufood India 2019
FICCI Stakeholder consultation to understand their issues & challenges of Industry Members
FICCI Call on Meeting with Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, GoI
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBOs & SMEs on Flavourings, Safety Evaluations of Flavours and Emerging trends in Food Flavourings ecosystem
Conference on Building partnership to achieve the global goal of Zero Hunger
New Industrial policy to encompass Artificial Intelligence, IoT technologies to open new vistas for investments
Annapoorna - World of Food India 2018
Food Processing Minister calls for zero tolerance on food wastage
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBOs & SMEs on Flavourings, Safety Evaluations of flavours and emerging trends in Food Flavourings ecosystem
Govt. working on farm export strategy that gives primacy to value addition and creates jobs: Suresh Prabhu
Annapoorna: World of Food India
Committed to make robust and unambiguous standards for food supplements with the help of Industry - says FSSAI CEO
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBO's & SME's on GDA labelling (Guideline Daily Amount) and emerging trends in Food Safety ecosystem
Annapoorna
'Need for a demand driven policy on food and big reforms such as GST', says Harsimrat Kaur Badal
9th FoodWorld India
Annapoorna 2015
FICCI Foodworld India 2014 - Global Convention for Food Business & Industry
Workshop on Harmonization of India's Food Standards with CODEX Standards and other International Best Practices
Food Defence Awareness Workshops
6th FOODWORLD INDIA 2012
Workshop on 'Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain'
FOOD 3600: International Conference-cum-Exhibition on Agribusiness and Food Processing
FICCI FOODWORLD India 2011
Workshop to "Identify Thrust Areas in Research & Development in the area of Food Processing"
FOODWORLD INDIA 2010
Food Industry Buffeted by 15 Major Challenges
Bottlenecks in Indian Food Processing Industry - Survey 2010
Industry Challenges in Food Regulations
Rs 30,000 crore worth of fruits & vegetables go down the drain each year
Delegation to Gulf Food
Investment Opportunities Galore as Indian Food Industry Poised to Grow From US$ 181 bn. to US$ 258 bn. by 2015 & US$ 318 bn. by 2020, says FICCI-Ernst & Young Study
Flavors of Incredible India at Cologne
FICCI HADSA :2nd International Conference on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods & Dietary Supplements
National Workshop on "New Perspectives in Research and Development in Food Processing Sector"
Interactive Meeting between Shri Subodh Kant Sahai,Hon'ble Minister for Food Processing Industries & Food Processing CEOs
Mar, 2025
FICCI Roundtable Conference on Irradiation of Foods
Mar 26, 2025 FICCI, New Delhi, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMFeb, 2025
FICCI Symposium on the Impact of HFSS Food on the Indian Food Processing Industry
Feb 12, 2025 FICCI, New Delhi, 9:30 am - 4:30 pmOct, 2024
Sep, 2024
Aug, 2024
FICCI Conference on Role of Pre-Packaged Foods in Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024
Aug 09, 2024 Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMJun, 2024
15th edition of FOODWORLD INDIA: The Global Convention for Food Business and Industry
Jun 05, 2024 India International Convention & Expo Centre, Dwarka, New DelhiApr, 2024
FICCI Scientific Symposium on Processed Foods for Purpose
Apr 05, 2024 FICCI, New Delhi, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMNov, 2023
International Symposium on Unlocking Reformulations & Unravelling the Science of Sweeteners
Nov 28 - Nov 29, 2023 Commission room, 3rd Floor, FICCI, Delhi
Jul, 2023
Conference on Capability Enhancement for Safe Food Business and Accession Ceremony of All India Cadre of Safe Food Business Professionals
Jul 31, 2023 FICCI, New DelhiJun, 2023
FICCI Seminar on Deciphering the WHO NUGAG guidelines on Use of Non- Sugar Sweeteners
Jun 21, 2023 FICCI, New DelhiMay, 2023
Mar, 2023
Jan, 2023
Stakeholder Consultation on Used Cooking Oil (UCO) for Sustainable Ecosystem
Jan 31, 2023 Conference Room, FICCI Federation House, New DelhiNov, 2022
Seminar on State of Play on Food Reformulation Efforts in India
Nov 18, 2022 FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi, 9:00-14:30 hrs.Oct, 2022
Technical Seminar on "Unlocking the Power of Plant-Based Foods"
Oct 17, 2022 FICCI Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi, 10:30 AM Onwards
Sep, 2022
Jul, 2022
2nd Edition of the National Conference on Food Ingredients
Jul 19, 2022 FICCI Federation House, New Delhi & Hybrid ModeMay, 2022
CIFTI- FICCI Stakeholder Consultation with Shri. Arun Singhal, CEO, FSSAI
May 24, 2022 Conference Room, 2nd Floor, FICCI Federation House, New Delhi
CIFTI-FICCI Capacity Building Program on FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulation, 2020 (postponed)
May 21, 2022 10.30-12.00 hrs [IST]Jan, 2022
Nov, 2021
FICCI webinar on Role of Codex: Unveiling the opportunities for Global Food Trade
Nov 16, 2021 Virtual PlatformOct, 2021
FICCI & FIA Session on 'Evolving Food Product Reformulation in India: Way Forward'
Oct 18, 2021 Virtual PlatformSep, 2021
Aug, 2021
Webinar on Sustainability and recovery of HoReCa Industry (Annapoorna ANUFOOD India)
Aug 26, 2021 Virtual Platform, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMar, 2021
Feb, 2021
Jan, 2021
1st Virtual Processed Food Research & Development Expo (VPFRDE)
Jan 20 - Jan 22, 2021 Virtual PlatformDec, 2020
Exploring the Era of Food Innovation Trends in the Food Processing Ecosystem
Dec 18, 2020 Virtual PlatformNov, 2020
Future of Nutrition - Exploring the Health and Wellness benefits in the Food Ingredients ecosystem
Nov 09, 2020 Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMOct, 2020
FICCI webinar on Consumer Health & Wellness: Exploring Health Benefits of Micronutrients and Nutraceutical Products
Oct 15, 2020 Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
National Webinar on Scaling up Wheat Flour/Maida Fortification in the food processing industry
Oct 08, 2020 Virtual Platform, 03:00 PM - 04:15 PMSep, 2020
Role of Dietary Fiber, Probiotics and Prebiotics in Inducing Immunity & Strength
Sep 30, 2020 Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Webinar on Exploring the Health and Wellness benefits in the Food Ingredients ecosystem
Sep 08, 2020 Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Webinar on Tackling the impact of COVID-19 on Micronutrient deficiencies through food fortification
Sep 03, 2020 Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMJul, 2020
Session on Development of Indian Dairy Sector
Jul 23, 2020 Virtual Platform, 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMJun, 2020
FICCI Webinar Sessions on Codex General Subject Committees
Jun 29 - Jul 01, 2020 Virtual Platform
FICCI Interactive Session with Smt. Pushpa Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries on Aatamnirbhar Bharat: Potential of Agro & Food Processing Industries
Jun 05, 2020 Virtual Platform, 03:30 PM - 04:45 PMMay, 2020
FICCI Lecture for Academia on International Food Code: Codex Alimentarius
May 16, 2020 Webinar, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMFeb, 2020
Seminar on Sweeteners: Innovative Ingredients for a better health
Feb 26, 2020 Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshDec, 2019
Oct, 2019
Sep, 2019
FICCI-FIA Policy Roundtable Discussion on Sharing Best Practices in Food Regulatory Ecosystem in Asian Region
Sep 22, 2019 Panaji, GoaAug, 2019
FICCI FOODWORLDINDIA 2019: Driving innovation in Food Processing sector
Aug 29, 2019 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jun, 2019
FICCI Stakeholder consultation to understand their issues & challenges of Industry Members
Jun 20, 2019 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
FICCI Call on Meeting with Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, GoI
Jun 10, 2019 New DelhiMar, 2019
Seminar on Sweeteners - Innovative Ingredients for a Better Health
Mar 14, 2019 Bengaluru, KarnatakaJan, 2019
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBOs & SMEs on Flavourings, Safety Evaluations of Flavours and Emerging trends in Food Flavourings ecosystem
Jan 16, 2019 Mumbai, MaharashtraDec, 2018
Seminar on Sweeteners- Innovative Ingredients for a Better Health
Dec 14, 2018 Mumbai, MaharashtraOct, 2018
Conference on Building partnership to achieve the global goal of Zero Hunger
Oct 16, 2018 FICCI, New Delhi
Sep, 2018
Launch of Economist Intelligence Unit Report on Fixing Asia's Food Systems
Sep 11, 2018 FICCI, New DelhiJul, 2018
Jun, 2018
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBOs & SMEs on Flavourings, Safety Evaluations of flavours and emerging trends in Food Flavourings ecosystem
Jun 05, 2018 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2018
Feb, 2018
Sep, 2017
Jun, 2017
Seminar on Creating awareness among FBO's & SME's on GDA labelling (Guideline Daily Amount) and emerging trends in Food Safety ecosystem
Jun 07, 2017 FICCI, New DelhiNov, 2016
10th FICCI Foodworld India 2016 - Global Convention for Food Business & Industry
Nov 10, 2016 New DelhiSep, 2016
Feb, 2016
Dec, 2015
Sep, 2015
Aug, 2015
Sep, 2014
FICCI Foodworld India 2014 - Global Convention for Food Business & Industry
Sep 24 - Sep 25, 2014 MumbaiAug, 2014
Jan, 2014
Nov, 2013
Seminar on Investment Opportunities in Jharkhand
Nov 25, 2013 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiSep, 2013
Aug, 2013
Mar, 2013
Workshop on Harmonization of India's Food Standards with CODEX Standards and other International Best Practices
Mar 15, 2013 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2013
Sep, 2012
Aug, 2012
Dec, 2011
Workshop on 'Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain'
Dec 14, 2011 Hilton Hotel, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), MumbaiNov, 2011
FOOD 3600: International Conference-cum-Exhibition on Agribusiness and Food Processing
Nov 21 - Nov 22, 2011 Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC), Hyderabad
Jun, 2011
Workshop to "Identify Thrust Areas in Research & Development in the area of Food Processing"
Jun 29, 2011 New Delhi
Apr, 2011
Feb, 2011
Dec, 2010
Nov, 2010
Aug, 2010
Feb, 2010
Nov, 2009
Oct, 2009
Sep, 2009
FICCI HADSA :2nd International Conference on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods & Dietary Supplements
Sep 10 - Sep 11, 2009 MumbaiJul, 2009
National Workshop on "New Perspectives in Research and Development in Food Processing Sector"
Jul 31, 2009 New Delhi
Jun, 2009
Interactive Meeting between Shri Subodh Kant Sahai,Hon'ble Minister for Food Processing Industries & Food Processing CEOs
Jun 05, 2009 New DelhiOct, 2008
Chair
Mr Hemant Malik
Executive Director ITC LtdCo-Chair
Mr. Prashant Peres
Managing Director, India & South Asia KellanovaCo-Chair
Mr. Shiva Krishnamurthy
Executive Director (Nutrition & Ice Cream) Hindustan Unilever LimitedAdvisor
Mr Siraj Hussain
Former SecretaryMinistry of Agriculture & Food Processing Industries
GoI & Visiting Senior Fellow, ICRIER
Bottlenecks in Indian Food Processing Industry - Survey 2010
Download PDFIndustry Challenges in Food Regulations
Download PDFPM Modi attends 'World Food India 2023' programme, highlights India's food diversity
India’s food processing industry a ‘sunrise sector’ with ?50,000 crore FDI, says PM Modi
World Food India-2023 to be organised during 3-5 November, 2023 in New Delhi
Allow factories in containment zones to operate, says Food Processing industry
Minister urges industry members to come forward to procure foodgrains perishables
'Food processing ministry engaging with key departments to resolve issues faced by sector'
APO wants to procure processed food products for army from food manufacturers, suppliers
NBFC for Food Processing sector by the end of this year: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Decision to increase tariff on imports will trigger inflation: Food industry Leaders
Food processing industry to touch R4,00,000 crore by next fiscal, says study
Food Processing Policy of India
Click HereFSSAI Food Regulations
Click HereFood Processing industry should focus on quality and expanding export markets: Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Detail PageIndia Celebrates 60 Years of Codex: Safeguarding Consumer Health and Fair Food Trade
Detail PageNeed to have higher domestic food safety standards to enhance consumer trust: Additional Secretary, MoFPI, GoI
Detail PageNon-Sugar Sweeteners in the Limelight: FICCI Seminar Dispels Myths and Uncovers the Health Advantages of Low-Calorie Sweeteners
Detail PageMinistry of Food Processing industries to organize an International Mega Food Event - 'World Food India' (WFI) during 3rd-5th November 2023 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Detail PageFICCI-GFI India Smart Protein Summit going 'mission mode' to establish smart protein as a key pillar of India's new green economy
Detail PageNeed to reduce compliances for improving the food processing sector: Prahlad Singh Patel, MoS for Food Processing Industries
Detail PageFSSAI planning to launch risk management system for domestic market; reduce inspection: CEO, FSSAI
Detail PageNeed for the industry to setup own levels of standardisation: Additional Secretary, MoFPI
Detail PageIndian Food Processing sector offers opportunities for employment generation and exports: Rameswar Teli
Detail PageFSSAI to soon come up with regulations to fortify processed foods: Director, FSSAI
Detail PageGovernment to support industrialists and budding entrepreneurs to set up food processing industries: Rameshwar Teli, MoS for Food Processing Industries
Detail PageNew Industrial policy to encompass Artificial Intelligence, IoT technologies to open new vistas for investments
Detail PageFood Processing Minister calls for zero tolerance on food wastage
Detail PageGovt. working on farm export strategy that gives primacy to value addition and creates jobs: Suresh Prabhu
Detail PageCommitted to make robust and unambiguous standards for food supplements with the help of Industry - says FSSAI CEO
Download PDF'Need for a demand driven policy on food and big reforms such as GST', says Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Download PDFFood Industry Buffeted by 15 Major Challenges
Download PDFRs 30,000 crore worth of fruits & vegetables go down the drain each year
Download PDFInvestment Opportunities Galore as Indian Food Industry Poised to Grow From US$ 181 bn. to US$ 258 bn. by 2015 & US$ 318 bn. by 2020, says FICCI-Ernst & Young Study
Download PDFFICCI Guidelines for Consumers of Processed Foods
Download PDFFood Processing Annual Newsletter 2024
Download PDFFood Processing Newsletter, Edition - 3
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