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Food processing challenges seminar – highlight
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Monday, 01 January, 2018, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Anurag More, Mumbai
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An exclusive seminar, titled Food Processing Industry: Opportunities and Challenges, will take place concurrent to the eighth essay of FoodTech Kerala, the premier food processing and packaging exhibition in the southern state, which is slated to take place at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra, Kochi, between January 25 and 27, 2018.
While the conference will focus on the emerging trends and opportunities in the food processing sector, the theme of the event will be from the farm to the fork. That implies the entire chain of the food industry, from the inception of food (which mainly revolves around farms) to the processing and finally, to putting food on the table of the consumer.
The event, which has been witnessing an evolutionary increase since its inception, will be organised by Cruz Expos, and supported by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA), Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion (K-BIP), Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC).
The event will showcase a broad spectrum of technologies, equipment, solutions for food processing, beverage, food retailing, refrigeration and cold chain, processed foods, hygienic and healthy foods and packaging.
Retail and wholesale
Joseph Kuriacose, director, Cruz Expos, said, “Being Kerala’s only food and beverage and packaging event, FoodTech Kerala is expected to attract all stakeholders from the retail and wholesale food and beverage service sectors.”
It will feature all facets of the food and beverage industry, and will include intricate details and the meticulous process that is required, for food products in order to make them available to the consumer.
FoodTech Kerala will have a wide arena of categories related to the food processing and packaging industry. The exhibitors represent the machinery and equipment used for the processed food sector.
The exhibitors will include leading companies in the food processing industry, including technology providers, food processing companies and other important stakeholders.
This is the only exhibition of its kind to be held in Kerala, and over the years, it has been known to provide each visitor and stall holder with a unique and unparalleled experience in terms of networking, sales leads and knowledge.
The 2018 event will also have participation from national companies and, as corroborated by Kuriacose, from the department of industry, government of Kerala, who will put up a Kerala State Pavilion and will include micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSME) related to the food and agro processing sector in the state.
Visitors expected
“About 4,500 trade visitors are expected to visit this show, which will feature all facets of the food and beverage industry and include intricate details and the meticulous process that is required for food products in order to make them available to the consumer,” Kuriacose said.
“The exhibition will have a wide arena of categories related to the food processing and packaging industry. The visitors will benefit from seeing various machinery and equipment used for the processed food sector,” he added.
Exhibitors expected
About 85 exhibitors are expected from all over India. The exhibitor profile includes companies engaged in food process technology, post-harvest technology, packaging technology and food and beverages.
Indian food industry
The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to world food trade every year.
In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-growth and high-profit sector due to its immense potential for value addition, covering food products like fruits, vegetables, marine products, dairy products, etc.
As the demand for the processed food continues to increase around the world, the opportunities for industry to be a part of this sector has considerably increased.
Sector in Kerala
Kuriacose said, “Spices, a precious commodity, attracted many foreign merchants to the shores of India. Since Independence, Kerala has been a major exporter of spices, cashews, marine products, tea and coffee.”
“The state accounts for nearly 20 per cent of the country’s food exports. It has been the base from where the spice, cashew and marine export industries spread to other parts of the country,” he added.
The food processing
industry is regarded as a sunrise industry in Kerala, and the state has a fairly strong base of food processing industries.
This sector plays a major role in the economic development of the state, and various studies reveal that its contribution to output, value addition and employment increased during the recent years.
Kerala is blessed with bounty of agricultural produces like spices, coconut, rubber, coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper, areca nut and other hill products.
Considering the emerging markets for organic food, both domestic and international, the state has an enormous capacity to cater the market with quality products.
Given this background, the conference will focus on the important aspects concerning the growth of the food processing industry.
It will immensely benefit the food processing industry and will be an exclusive platform to interact and understand the important aspects of the food processing sector like food safety and regulatory trends, innovation and technology as an enabler to growth and other areas like branding, retail, storage, logistics, etc.
The participation at the conference will include senior officials from the government and regulatory bodies, chief executive officers of food companies, start-ups, technology providers, banks, other supporting agencies, etc.
Entrepreneurs and companies are requested to take advantage of the opportunity to attend the conference and visit the exhibition.
The seminar will cover a wide range of topics, including food safety, packaging and export guidelines, etc.
Supervisor Training
The Food Safety Supervisor Training Programme is an on-site training initiative by Equinox Consulting and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Overview and purpose
With a goal to educate food business owners from different sections of the food industry, FSSAI has conceptualised the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme.
This initiative aims to impart knowledge on safety and importance of hygienic products/ processes to the consumers and their own brand equity.
As per the latest order released by the country’s apex food regulator, FoSTaC training is mandatory for all food business operators (FBOs). The importance of the FoSTaC programme cannot be underestimated.
Who should attend?
n Food businesses
n Entrepreneurs, owners, chief executive officers, senior and middle managements of companies in the food value chain
n Decision-makers responsible for functions like exports, procurement, quality, production and engineering
n Personnel from the food supply chain and cold chain
n Experts from food research, analysis and testing establishments
n Academia from food research and technology institutes
n Hotels, restaurants and catering professionals
Basic Manufacturing - FSS will take place at the Seminar Hall, Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Kadavanthra, Kochi between 10:30am and 4pm on January 26, 2018.
Benefits from the training
- A certificate from FSSAI upon the successful completion of the training
- Training from a FSSAI-certified trainer
- Understanding basic concepts of food safety and hygiene. It will minimise legal hassles and helps in complying with the FSSAI requirements
- Ability to train the food handlers on your own premises
The maximum number of seats for the programme is 40, and these will only be available on a first come, first served basis. It will cost Rs 3000 per person. It is binding upon the candidate to provide his/her Aadhaar card number at the time of registration.
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