New Delhi: The 5th 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 starting today till 9th December 2023. The two leading shows are confluent to amplify the synergy between wine, beverages, and food.
Mr Janusz Wojciechowsksi, Agriculture Commissioner of the European Union, inaugurated the event in the august presence of Smt. Anita Praveen, IAS Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries Government of India and Shri. Abhishek Dev, IAS Chairman, APEDA (Agricultural & Processed Food Products Development Authority) Ministry of Commerce & Industry Government of India, and Ambassadors from participating countries.
The event is powered by The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). They have been giving immense support to the event since its inception. 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.
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 program opening day of the exhibition, which 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, USA and more.
SIAL India has developed three interesting event categories: SIAL Innovation, SIAL Conference and SIAL Tasting Square. The key takeaways were focused on global market development and discussions with industry experts. Live Cooking shows via renowned chefs were another unbeaten area. Chefs like Anahita Dhondy, Manjit Gill & Ritika Gill, Narender Singh Latwal, Pankaj Bhadouria, Manisha Bhasin, Nishant Choubey & Rakhi, Vaibhav Bhargava, Ashish Bhasin, Gokhan, Gautam Chaudhry, Parvinder Bali and more came up with their luscious Cuisines. This section had an enjoyable French Competition, too.
On the first day of the event, the chefs showcased a spectacular cooking masterclass. Chef Anahita Dhondy’s mouthwatering cuisine, Lehsuni Palak with Millet Kofta, Manjit Gill & Ritika Gill’s exquisite Apple Curry and chickpeas Khubani Curry and fermented Rice laced the event along with Chef Rakhee Vaswani’s USA Blueberries Book Launch. Also, Chef Narender Singh Latwal and Chef Pankaj Bhadouria exhibited kosher skills. The culinary skills, which perfectly set the tone for the three-day event, are worth mentioning. Overall, it was an exciting and beneficial day for the presenters.
Vinexpo India, on each day, hosts multiple Master Classes that highlight the wines and spirits from France, New Zealand, the European Union, Hungry and India. ALESSIO Secci-Director Fratelli addressed the opening day session; other masterclasses were taken by Subhash Arora and Agnetta International, Chinmaya Amrit Raja, Mariann Erdo, Ashwin Rodrigues and Charles Donnadieu, Priyanka Save, Dr Yoginee Budhkar, Hema Connoisseurs and more. The topic of discussion was ‘Challenges faced by Indian industry’ and ‘Not only Wine-France makes fine Whisky too’, to name a few.
Nicola Trentesaux – Director of SIAL Group, said, “SIAL India is no doubt the place to be to understand the Indian food market and assess the amazing opportunities ahead of us. Not only is India now the biggest market in the world with over 1.4 billion inhabitants, but the middle class’s appetite for new and innovative products is amazing. SIAL India is being held in a beautiful new venue offering high international standards. 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’s only CEO, said, “It is my honour to welcome our participant exhibitors, visitors, journalists, and partners to the grand opening of Vinexpo India in New Delhi. Today marks the beginning of a celebration of passion, innovation, and the artistry of fine wines and spirits. 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. It is not merely an event but a journey into the realms of taste, elegance, and the shared joy that comes from the perfect encounter.”
Rajan Sharma, Director, Inter Ads Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd, said, “Privileged to announce the arrival of the 5th edition of SIAL India! This year’s dynamic event focuses on sustainability, technology, and diverse flavours. SIAL India 2023 is more than an exhibition; it celebrates global culinary diversity, innovation, and connection. The commitment extends beyond the exhibition floor, inspiring connection and positive change in the food industry. As we open our doors to national and international enthusiasts, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of food. It is where innovation meets a world of opportunity – welcome to a culinary journey that transcends borders and redefines the international food landscape!”
About SIAL INDIA:
SIAL INDIA is a premier event of food and beverages, and it’s a part of SIAL NETWORK. As the world’s largest food and food innovation network, the SIAL network includes 20,000+ exhibitors from over 200 countries. SIAL India is inspired by path-breaking exhibitions such as SIAL Paris, SIAL China, SIAL Jakarta & SIAL Canada.
The last edition of SIAL India in 2022 witnessed 230+ exhibitors from 20+ countries with 8,000+ trade visitors, making it the ideal networking & business platform for the food & beverage industry stakeholders.
This year, for the 5th edition of the show, we are excited to bring together 300+ exhibitors from over 30 countries and approx. There are 10,000+ trade visitors under one roof, making it a more extensive and successful exhibition.
