SIAL Daily spoke with Rajan Sharma, SIAL India Show Director, about the trends reflected in the show and SIAL India’s role in strengthening the country’s position in the industry

With a focus on emerging trends such as quick service restaurants and innovative packaging, SIAL India is positioning itself as a critical platform for both local and global players in the food and beverage sector.

India’s food market is rapidly evolving. How is SIAL India catering to current trends?
India’s food market is growing quickly due to changing consumer preferences and new innovations. In response to these trends, SIAL India is featuring exhibitors with ready-made meals and holding demos on quick cooking solutions; offering a platform for gourmet brands to showcase their premium products; promoting local and regional food brands that focus on traditional flavours, and featuring plant-based food brands.

What new opportunities will be available for participants at SIAL India in December this year?
At SIAL India 2024, we are launching a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Zone, where QSR owners can hold product tastings. This will provide them with a platform to showcase their products and interact with industry leaders.

What are some of the top innovations and products visitors can look forward to discovering?
We have seen a shift toward innovative packaging and sustainable food trends throughout the past year. Visitors will be able to get insights into these types of products at SIAL New Delhi.

How is SIAL India strengthening India’s role in the international food and beverage industry?
SIAL India plays a significant role in strengthening India’s presence in the global food and beverage industry. Specifically, SIAL India serves as a bridge between Indian food producers and global buyers, offering a platform for Indian brands to showcase their products to international distributors, retailers, and importers, and expand globally. Also, with its international exhibitors and experts, SIAL India exposes local brands to global trends.

Another key aspect of SIAL India is that the event attracts key stakeholders, including government bodies, export councils, and international trade representatives, fostering a favourable environment for collaborations and policy support for Indian exports. Additionally, by hosting discussions and forums on global food supply chains and market demands, SIAL India positions India as a key player in addressing the food needs of other countries.

What are your main goals for the upcoming edition of SIAL India?
The main goal for SIAL India 2024 is to expand the show’s role as a premier food and beverage trade show in India, while fostering both local and international growth, promoting food innovations and sustainability solutions, strengthening India’s global role, boosting small and medium-sized enterprises, developing knowledge sharing, increasing visitor numbers, and encouraging global partnerships.

SIAL India
5-7 December 2024
IICC, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

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