Participation from more than 17 countries at India’s only B2B platform
Annapoorna – ANUFOOD India is India’s one of the biggest trade exhibition on Food & Beverage sector with a gross space of 7,500 sqm and 350 exhibitors. More than 10,000 trade visitors from the Indian subcontinent attended the 14th eidition Annapoorna – ANUFOOD India held from 29 to 31 August 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai..
It is India’s most important business platform for the international food & beverage industry. AAI 2019 is organised in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) along with industry partners such as Retailers Association of India (RAI). AAI is also supported by the Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI). AAI is just not a trade exhibition but also a mega food event with Concurrent Seminars by FICCI, RAI & FIFI, Annapoorna Food Retail Awards by RAI, Master Class by FOODFOOD Channel, Buyer Seller Meet hosted by FIFI.
The event was inaugurated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries Rameshwar Teli. Annapoorna – ANUFOOD India is not only the biggest trade exhibition when it comes to imported food, but it is also the platform where the achievement of Indian Food Retail sector is recognised.
The 3rd Annapoorna Food Retail Awards with 11 different nominated categories was hosted as a concurrent activity during the trade fair. Current edition witnessed 350 exhibitors from over 17 countries; having country pavilions from Korea, Brazil, China, Poland, Turkey, Germany along with major Indian companies like Amar Tea Pvt. Ltd., CavinKare Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Bectors, Sonya Foods Pvt. Ltd., Tajir Pvt. Ltd., Coffee Board, Tea Board, Spice Board, The Connoisseurs, VKC Nuts Pvt. Ltd., etc.
AAI 2019 edition saw 14 companies exhibiting under Poland Pavilion organised by KOWR. Brazil is one of the most important trading partners of India in the entire LAC (Latin America and Caribbean) region. India-Brazil bilateral trade has increased substantially in the last two decades. Apex Brazil brought in 9 companies to exhibit under Brazil Pavilion. Annapoorna Anufood India 2019 has largest international participation from Korea. Total of 17 companies exhibiting under Korea Pavilion. Each year Korean companies are getting better response & every year Korea is exploring more and more business opportunities in Indian market. China is always keen to expand food trade in India and South Asian market. For the first time China pavilion will hosted 7 companies in their Pavilion. Turkey arranged 9 companies under the turkish pavilion. Not only big pavlions but individual companies from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, Iran, Dubai, Cyprus, Chile, Argentina, etc participated in AAI.