Anuga Select India and Anuga FoodTec India 2026 will open at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from September 29 to October 1, bringing global food processing technology and F&B brands together on one platform. Organised by Koelnmesse, the co-located shows are expected to build on last year’s turnout of over 27,000 trade visitors and 380-plus exhibitors from 19 countries.
Anuga FoodTec India will showcase machinery, robotics, analytics and sustainable production systems for the food value chain, while Anuga Select India focuses on sourcing across agrifoods, dairy, drinks, fine foods, foodservice, organic and sweets & snacks. Exhibitors from 29 countries, including Germany, the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, the U.A.E. and Italy, are confirmed for the FoodTec edition, reflecting sustained international interest in India’s food processing capacity build-out.
Why Is Anuga FoodTec India 2026 Significant for Food Processors?
The event lands as India’s food processing level continues climbing from roughly 16-17 percent today toward a government target of 25-30 percent by 2030. A Deloitte-FICCI report launched earlier this year at FICCI FoodWorld India pegged the sector’s value-growth opportunity at $600 billion by 2030, driven by premiumisation, formalisation and quick commerce. Anuga FoodTec’s machinery and automation focus directly addresses the technology gap processors need to close to hit those targets.
What Does This Mean for India’s Broader Food Processing Sector?
A concentrated showcase of global machinery manufacturers gives small and mid-sized Indian processors access to automation and packaging technology that was previously available only through costly imports or overseas sourcing trips. Trade bodies expect the event to accelerate deal-making between component suppliers and domestic food companies scaling up value-added production, from ready-to-eat meals to dairy and beverages, ahead of the festive and export season.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
Industry associations including FICCI have pointed to the event as evidence of Mumbai’s growing role as an F&B sourcing hub for South Asia. Organisers say the scale of international participation, spanning 29 countries for FoodTec alone, signals rising confidence among global equipment makers in India’s demand outlook, even as processors continue to flag input-cost and logistics pressures heading into the fourth quarter.
What Happens Next?
Registration and exhibitor allocation continue through late September, with the three-day run from September 29 to October 1 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Processors and machinery buyers are expected to use the event to finalise capital expenditure plans for the new financial year, while trade delegations track how sourcing commitments made in Mumbai translate into orders over the following two quarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Anuga FoodTec India 2026 taking place?
The event runs from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, co-located with Anuga Select India.
Who organises Anuga FoodTec India 2026?
Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd organises the exhibition, building on the 2025 edition’s turnout of more than 27,000 trade visitors and 380 exhibitors from 19 countries.
Why does Anuga FoodTec India matter for India’s food processing growth target?
India aims to raise its food processing level from about 16-17 percent to 25-30 percent by 2030, and the machinery, robotics and automation on display directly support that capacity expansion.
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