place2beer, a networking platform with sensory tasting, panel discussions and brewery supply displays, will debut at the 2018 edition of drink technology India (dti), the leading platform for the India beverage, dairy and liquid foods industry, which will take place at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, between October 24 and 26, 2018. 

The event, which will be organised by Messe Munchen India, will also showcase the latest offerings from the processing, filling, packaging and logistic sectors. It will be bigger this year, underlining its importance for the Indian market. Its supporting programme will also comprise a forum and round-table talks. The event’s will provide answers to such questions as what is moving the Indian market now and what will move it in the future.

Commenting on the new highlight, which was first introduced at drinktec in Munich in 2017, Petra Westphal, project group manager, Messe München, said, “With a view to the development of the Indian beer market, we are offering exhibitors and visitors a new and unique platform that is tailored to the needs of the local market.”

Another novelty is the Oiltech Forum, which will take place for the first time at dti as a part of the Oiltech Pavilion, powered by oils+fats. The Oil Technologists Association of India (OTAI) supports Messe München India in organising and designing the programme.

The topic of the half-day seminar is Challenges in Packaging of Edible Oils and Other Related Products. The exhibition is thereby responding to the increasing importance of the topic of oils and fats for the Indian market.

Current and forward-thinking topics for the entire Indian beverage and liquid food market are addressed during the Round-table Talks. Trends with regard to beverages, dairy, packaging and recycling will be on the agenda.

Among other things, experts will discuss the social developments the industry is currently dealing with, such as the increasing health awareness of the consumers. Further panel discussions will be dealing with, among other topics, packaging trends or new concepts in the dairy industry. 

The buyer-seller meetings offer additional benefits to exhibitors and visitors by bridging the gap between exhibitors and top managers. The programme enables participants to arrange and coordinate appointments in advance. It promotes a targeted exchange between exhibitors and top decision-makers and makes visiting the exhibition even more efficient.

The supporting programme of dti will also bring future topics of the industry to the agenda. With this and the offerings of the exhibitors, it becomes clear that the future of the beverage and liquid food industries in India will be shaped at the event. 

Bhupinder Singh, chief executive officer, Messe München India, said, “We are pleased that the exhibition is continuing to grow. This is a confirmation for us that our exhibition concept is properly targeted and well received by exhibitors. Moreover, this growth illustrates the importance of the event for the Indian market.” 

Avisha Desai, senior project director, dti, Messe München India, said, “We have received registrations from national and international industry leaders, such as Ace Technologies, Arol India, Chemco, Della Toffola, Heuft, KHS, Krones, Manjushree, Polyplast, Sanky and Sidel. This is an impressive cross-section of the industry.”

The exhibitors at dti cover the entire value chain of the beverage and liquid food industry. This offers visitors a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and solutions.

The food and beverage market in India is developing dynamically, and dti reflects that. Three months prior to the exhibition, over 90 per cent of the available space has already been booked. Thereby, the exhibition area will be expanded by 18 per cent compared to the previous essay of the event, which took place in Mumbai in 2016.

There will be two essays of dti in 2019. The first will take place at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, between February 28 and March 2, and the second will take place at NSIC Grounds, Delhi, between December 5 and 7.

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