Agri-Food Trade Service

AAHAR 2012
International Food & Hospitality Fair

AAHAR 2012March 12-16, 2012
New Delhi, India

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Trade Commissioner and Market Development Division in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Office invites you to participate in the 27th edition of Aahar 2012 International Food & Hospitality Fair in New Delhi, India from March 12 -16, 2012 to meet with the major players in the food and beverage industry in India.

Aahar 2012 (www.aaharinternationalfair.com) is the leading event of its kind in Asia. The premium show is divided in two independent shows - "Food India" covering processed food and "Hospitality India" representing hotel, restaurant, bakery & confectionery equipment supplies. This world class event will allow Canadian companies to showcase their product range to meet with the evolving tastes of the discerning Indian consumers who are buying the very best.


AAHAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL FOOD & HOSPITALTY FAIR IN RETROSECT

  • Over 10,000 business delegates from India and abroad
  • A total of over 520 exhibitors participated in the show in March 2011
  • Seminars, Conferences and Culinary shows being organised to cover food Processing technologies, research and development, and supply chains
  • Attend the B2B Food and Beverage trade fair and use this outstanding

MARKET SNAPSHOT: INDIA'S AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY

  • Food and Grocery is the fastest growing retail segment in India.
  • The retail food sector expected to grow to US$ 150 billion by 2025.
  • Expected to become the 4th largest food retail market in the world by 2020.
  • In 2010, Canada's exports to India in the Agri-Food sector reached CAD 427 million.
  • Canada supplies around 50% of India's pulses.
  • Products with strong prospects for Canadian exports to India include: Speciality and Fine foods, Fish and Seafood products, Health and Energy Foods, Wines, Dressings, Energy, Cereals, Bakery, Confectionary and Snacks.

BENEFITS TO CANADIAN COMPANIES

  • Exhibit your company's products and services within the 48 sq. mtrs. Canada Pavilion. Please confirm your presence early as space is limited. More details can be provided on request.
  • Send delegate and participate in exclusive B2B meetings, site visits being organised by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
  • Meet with key distributors, importers, cash and carry firms, retail chains, hotels and restaurants.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY FEBRUARY 12, 2012


FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

The Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh:
Gurbans.sobti@international.gc.ca OR Shabnam.johnson@international.gc.ca
Tel: +91 172 5050454