India
AAHAR is India’s largest Food & Hospitality trade show, organized by the Government of India, and includes 2 simultaneous shows:
– Hospitality India: Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Supplies
– Food India: Processed Foods, Food Processing and Beverages
In 2023, the show had over 125,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors including international participation from Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Peru, UAE, UK, USA, South Africa & Taiwan.
India represents a rapidly growing demographic with increasing income levels, eager to enjoy imported and novel food products. With over 1,602 exhibitors from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, UAE & USA, catering to an Indian audience of food-sector importers and businesses, more than 94% of previous show participants have indicated a high level of satisfaction in meeting their commercial objectives.
Canada’s Participation: Since 2010, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada, several Canadian Provinces, and key associations, have participated in AAHAR with numerous Canadian companies represented each year. Many Canadian products have been successfully introduced to Indian importers, including edible oils, dried and frozen fruit, fish and aquatic products, processed foods, beverages, cookies, pastas, energy bars etc.
At the show, you will network with India’s food industry leaders, while promoting your products to business visitors from all key food sectors, including importers, wholesalers, distributors, retail chains, hospitality institutions, cash & carry vendors, supermarkets & potential joint venture partners. You will participate in the full trade show program including your own reserved booth space in the Canadian pavilion, setup assistance, information session, retail tour, opening ceremony, networking reception, and other business-to-business opportunities.
Why participate:
– India’s growing population with 1.4 Bn. people with rising income levels, rapidly expanding manufacturing/services sectors, and a growing consumers market; all make India a tremendous destination for Canadian exporters/investors.
– India boasts the fastest growing retail segment in Asia importing 20% of retail-carried products, as well as a rapidly growing health-conscious bias which is creating demand for healthy, nutritious food products & dietary supplements.
– Consumers prefer products offering convenience, with packaged and processed food sales continuing to grow at a remarkable pace, including ready-to-eat meals, cereals, bakery, canned food, and condiments.
– The Canada Brand is trusted by Indian consumers, representing a safe, healthy and delicious choice.
– India’s Hotel Restaurant Institution sector seeks high-value food products (fresh/frozen meat/seafood).
– Edible oils are India’s largest imported food category, providing an opportunity for healthy Canadian alternatives such as canola, sunflower and mustard oils, replacing their current reliance on palm-oil.
– India aspires to be regional food production and exporting hub in Asia to neighbouring countries, making it an ideal target for Canadian food ingredients, technologies and partnerships.
Product opportunities:
– grains, pulses, beans & oilseeds: canola oil, processed oats, roasted flax seed, mustard powder, malting barley.
– fruit: apples, fresh, frozen / dried blueberries, cranberries & other berries, cherries, apricots, pears.
– processed food: hemp products, bakery, confectionery, juices, jams, sauces, honey, maple syrup, ingredients.
– seafood: frozen salmon, lobster, scallops, clams, cold water shrimp, snow crab.
– meat: pork & processed pork.
– alcoholic beverages & ingredients: wine, ice-wine, beer, grape-juice, malting barley, hops.
– nutraceuticals: health and wellness supplements
– grain & food industry equipment: bulk-storage, grain-handling, cold chain, associated logistics equipment
– food industry service providers: consolidators, logistics, software, consultants, contract laboratories
AAHAR Trade Show Program Elements (TBC):
– 6 sqm booth space allocated in the Canada Pavilion (adjacent to India’s largest food importer association)
– Stall setup assistance (lighting, shelving, posters, graphics)
– Information session for the trade show and import requirements (in-person)
– Retail tour of various levels of retail establishments in New Delhi as a guide for your product placement
– Participation in Opening Ceremony at the Canada Pavilion
– Networking opportunities
– Other direct business-to-business opportunities and leads
Pricing & Inclusions:
Participants are responsible for their own travel costs (including visas), accommodation, and local transportation. Registration charges for Canadian company participants, for a 6 sqm booth within the Canadian Pavilion, and Program Elements mentioned above = $3,500 CAD.
Participation in the Canadian Pavilion is limited.
Sign up soon to ensure a spot!
For further information, please contact
CanadainIndia.Agri@international.gc.ca