The fifth edition of ‘SIAL INDIA’, an international exhibition for food and beverages, collocated with Vinexpo India, an event on wine and spirits, is being hosted at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.

The event is powered by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). It is supported by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI). Comexposium, France and Inter Ads have jointly organized the SIAL India event.

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Janusz Wojciechowsksi, Agriculture Commissioner of the European Union, inaugurated the event in the presence of Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority), and Ambassadors from participating countries.

The three-day event, which commenced on December 7, will conclude on December 9. The 5th edition of the show brought together more than 300 exhibitors from over 30 countries and approximately there were more than 10,000 trade visitors under one roof. SIAL INDIA is a premier event of food and beverages, and it’s a part of SIAL NETWORK.

SIAL India received an excellent response from the industry, with the participation of over 20 country ambassadors ( France, Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Turkey), 300 national and international exhibitors, and various sponsors. It was a grand platform where global buyers and sellers got ample networking opportunities via a hosted buyer programme. The opening day of the exhibition provided an excellent opportunity for displaying the latest products. New technology was launched with discussion around the needs of the industry.

The exhibition provided new products, the latest technology and product innovation from countries like Austria, the European Union, France, Greece, Italy, Iran, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Tunisia, Turkiye, Thailand, the US and more.

Nicola Trentesaux – Director of SIAL Group, said, “All the main Indian importers and distributors are attending the show to identify new sourcing opportunities. We are pleased to host an amazing European delegation led by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food.”

Rodolphe Lameyse, Director Général, CEO Vinexposium, said, “In the heart of India, where tradition meets modernity, we are gathered to toast the richness of the wine cultures and the boundless possibilities that our Vinexpo India offers.”