Organized by the Indian Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA) and managed by AIM Events, IICE 2024 promises to showcase the latest innovations, trends, and advancements in the ice cream sector. Attendees can expect a comprehensive overview of the industry’s diverse fields, offering valuable insights and opportunities for networking and collaboration.

This year’s expo aims to push the boundaries of ice cream production and distribution, providing a platform for industry leaders, manufacturers, and enthusiasts to explore new developments and global trends.

Resonating the TITLE Partnership with HAIER, IICE is supported by DAMATI Group & KAP Group as esteemed PLATINUM Partner. The golden touch is given by DP Chocolates, Morde Foods, Micron, and Nextgn (Shruti Ice Mac) as our GOLD Partners. A warm acknowledgment goes out to our CO-Partner, Cosmo Plastech. 

This show will be graced by Chief Guest – Shri. Parshottam Rupala Member of Lok Sabha, Guest of Honour – Dr. R.S. SODHI President-Indian Dairy Association, Chairman, NIFTEM-T.

IICE will also be graced by the presence of eminent figures from IICMA, alongside renowned ice cream brands, including Amul, Vadilal, Scoops, Havmor, HOCCO, Hangyo, Arun, Naturals, Dairy Classic, Dairy Don, Creambell, Dinshaw’s, Pastanji, Top N Town, Apsara, Pabba’s, and many other luminaries. This stellar constellation imparts a sense of brilliance and profound insight to the occasion.

The expo’s impressive scale is evident in the participation of over 30 international companies, many of which are making their debut at the 12th IICE. This diverse global representation attests to the event’s exceptional international impact and broad appeal.

The comprehensive showcase features a diverse array of activities:

The first day will commence with a warm welcome to the VVIPs and inauguration of the event, followed by comprehensive seminar led by industry experts, offering attendees valuable insights and learning experiences. On the second day, September 4th, the agenda includes extensive workshops conducted by renowned chefs, ice cream innovators, bloggers, and enthusiasts.

Throughout all three days, the focus will be on B2B development, fostering business opportunities for growth and expansion. 

Some dynamic notes from the big players:

Rajesh Gandhi, Chairman of Vadilal Industries and the Indian Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA), extends a warm invitation to all backers in the ice cream industry to fully engage in IICE 2024. He cites that the expo is set to become a thriving hub for dynamic business opportunities and energetic activities.

Sudhir Shah, Managing Director of Scoop Ice Cream and President of IICMA, quotes that the expo’s essential role is in building connections, sharing insights, and advancing business growth within the industry. The 12th edition of IICE promises to be a premier venue for industry progress and enrichment.

Echoing the industry’s palpable excitement, Ashish Nahar, Secretary of IICMA, reflects the widespread enthusiasm among professionals, exhibitors, and visitors eagerly anticipating the event. He also recognizes the significant interest from delegations both nationally and internationally.

Firoz H. Naqvi, Director of AIM Events, reports that the Indian ice cream market, valued at approximately INR 30,000 crore (USD 2 billion) as of March 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10-12% over the next five years. This growth is driven by factors such as a young population, an expanding middle class, urbanization, and a shift towards premium and innovative ice cream products. Current per capita consumption of ice cream in India has surpassed 1.8 litres.

As the curtain rises on the Indian Ice-Cream Expo 2023, the industry stands united to celebrate its evolution, innovation, and limitless possibilities. It’s time to join hands and raise a collective cheer, proclaiming, “Glory to IICE 2024!”

Exhibitors’ Profile

IICE 2024 will present a rich array of exhibitors from across the ice cream industry, highlighting:

Manufacturing Machinery: Innovative technologies for ice cream production, cone fabrication, and advanced printing and packaging systems.

Ingredients and Flavours: Key suppliers of flavours, fragrances, ice cream ingredients (stabilizers, emulsifiers), dried fruits, nuts, spices, and saffron, offering a glimpse into the latest trends and tastes.

Specialized Equipment: Cutting-edge coding and labelling machinery, wooden stick production equipment, and other essential tools & cutleries.

Dairy and Confectionery Products: Broad representation from manufacturers and suppliers of dairy & dairy products, bakery items, confectioneries, edible oils and fats.

Food Processing Innovations: Advanced food processing machinery, including packaging, wrapping, sealing, and lamination equipment, as well as food weighing, measuring, and testing technologies.

Cold Chain Refrigeration: State-of-the-art solutions for cold chain management, including cold room systems, deep freezers, and comprehensive logistics support to ensure product integrity and quality throughout the supply chain. Manufacturers of display counters (freezers) for parlours and ice cream kiosk. 

Consultants & Service Providers: The key contacts of ice cream consultants & Interior Designers 

E-Commerce Platforms: Key players from leading e-commerce platforms will also be present, exploring opportunities for digital sales channels and online distribution strategies.

Visitors’ Profile

IICE 2024 is anticipated to draw a diverse and engaged audience, including:

Industry Professionals: Distributors, start-up entrepreneurs, importers, exporters, and managers from leading ice cream companies.

Retail and Food Service: Supermarket and grocery chain owners, fast food chain representatives, bakeries, and manufacturers and processors in the food sector. Drink and beverage manufacturers, food service providers, chefs, caterers, cloud kitchens, and culinary school representatives.

Hospitality and Trade: Restaurateurs, hoteliers, resorts, club owners, hospitality procurement heads, and experts from packaging and distribution centers.

Government and Educational Institutions: Food technologists, policy makers, government officials, dairy institutes & colleges, and veterinary colleges.

Consultants and Media: Food consultants, media representatives, social media bloggers, hotel management institutions, trade associations, and government bodies.

The event will serve as a vibrant marketplace and a hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring new business opportunities. Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and insightful discussions, setting the stage for future innovations and collaborations in the ice cream industry.

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This three-day event effortlessly integrated more than 5,500 members from every corner of the mithai and namkeen industry countrywide, with an astonishing turnout of over 30,000 individuals under a single roof. With 300 stalls, the event not only provided a strong networking platform, but it also set a new standard for industry excellence.

Kolkata had an extraordinary exhibitor display, taking the event to unparalleled heights. Attendees’ amazing response has surely left an indelible impact and a desire for more. This spectacular achievement demonstrates the importance of the World Mithai & Namkeen Convention-Expo 2023.

Backed by industry giants like Bikaji, Haldiram’s, Bikano, Cornitos, Balaji Wafers, Prabhuji, Chitale Bandhu, Adyar Anand Bhavan, Makesh Namkeen, K.C. Das & Co, Yellow Diamond, Das Pendawala, Almond House, and more, alongside a burgeoning alliance with small and medium enterprises, WMNC aspires to bring together the foremost players in the industry for discussions on global trends and innovations.

“In order to achieve this goal, we must stay current on global trends and innovations that improve the quality of mithai and namkeen products. The good news is that the industry is gaining traction among companies that provide a wide range of technological solutions, including packaging machines and materials, coding and labelling, food ingredients and raw materials, IT solutions, billing, logistics, interior aesthetics, and other related services,” emphasizes Firoz H. Naqvi, the event organizer.

“As usual, WMNC received an unprecedented response, setting the stage for another level of event for the industry’s meteoric rise,” added Naqvi.

In collaboration with MISHTI UDYOG – Sweets & Savouries Entrepreneurs’ Association of Bengal and in association with West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), WMNC extends warm and collective appreciation to all stakeholders who participated in the event, ensuring its resounding success.

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Dignitaries present at the ribbon-cutting and lamp-lighting ceremony included Dr. Shashi Panja,Cabinet Minister for Industries, Commerce & Enterprises, Shri Biman Banerjee (Speaker), Shri Shuvaprasanna, Renowned Artisit, Dhiman Das President of Mishti Udyog, Nilanjan Ghosh, General Secretary, Mishti Udyog, Arup Kr. Das, Tresurer Mishti Udyog, Saikat Paul, Jt. Secretert Mishti udyog, Shivkishan Agarwal, Shivratan Agarwal, Manohrlal Agarwal, Madhusudan Agarwal, and Shri. Pranab Chandra . Their presence accentuated the rich heritage of the mithai and namkeen industry in East India, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and sustainability to shape its future. The convention aims to elevate the industry by addressing crucial aspects such as food safety, product quality, packaging innovation, automation, e-commerce, and supply chain refinement, all aimed at propelling Indian brands on a global scale.

Virender Jain, President of FSNM, highlighted the significance of showcasing the region’s talent and entrepreneurial spirit in Kolkata, while Vikram Agarwal, General Secretary of FSNM, outlined the strategic goals to benefit members and foster growth. Firoz H. Naqvi, the organizer of WMNC, expressed gratitude to partners, exhibitors, FSNM members, and visitors, acknowledging Mishti Udyog and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation for their pivotal roles. The event, witnessing a surge in interest from technological solution providers, promises an unprecedented response, paving the way for the industry’s meteoric rise.

The convention invites all enthusiasts to partake in a three-day spectacle filled with exhibitions, competitions, workshops, seminars, award functions, and entertainment. With the support of industry giants and the dedication of its organizers, WMNC 2023 sets the stage for a flavorful celebration of mithai and namkeen traditions. We eagerly await your presence.

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Inauguration

Dr. Shashi Panja, the Cabinet Minister of Industries, Commerce & Enterprises in West Bengal, inaugurated the event, signifying official support and endorsement from the government. This marked the beginning of a remarkable three-day ice cream extravaganza. 

Welcome Address by Rajesh Gandhi

Rajesh Gandhi, MD of Vadilal Industries Ltd & Chairman of IICMA, extended a warm welcome to all attendees. He emphasized the significance of IICE as a platform for modernizing business operations, exploring new technologies, and fostering innovative ideas. IICE has consistently been a grand carnival for the Indian ice cream industry, uniting suppliers and industry professionals from India, East Asia, and European countries. Gandhi highlighted the increasing per capita consumption of ice cream and the growing demand for a variety of flavors, leading manufacturers to invest in capacity expansion and innovation. IICE,  he stressed, plays a pivotal role in nurturing creative ideas and collaboration within the industry. Sudhir Shah, President of IICMA and MD of Scoops Ice Cream, discussed the rapid growth of the Indian ice cream industry, which has surged from Rs. 9,000 crores in 2016 to Rs. 12,000 crores in 2018, with an annual growth rate of 15-20%. He attributed this growth to improving cold chain infrastructure, rising disposable income, and evolving lifestyles in India. Shah also noted the increasing demand for highcapacity machines in the industry, encouraging manufacturers in remote areas to automate their processes and expand into tier 3 cities. Ashish Nahar, Joint Secretary of IICMA and director of Fun India Dairy, highlighted the rising consumer demand for innovative ice cream products, potentially attracting dairy manufacturers looking to diversify their portfolios. He emphasized the role of IICE in facilitating the growth of the Indian ice cream industry and helping it compete with Western countries in terms of technology. Seminars and Workshops The event featured informative seminars and workshops on the first two days, with speakers from various sectors of the industry. Topics included:

    •     India Becomes the Most Productive Ground for Global Machinery

    •     The Critical Importance of Technical Education and Knowledge in the Ice Cream Industry

    •     The Exciting Journey of Vegan Ice Cream as the Next Revolution

    •     The Innovative Methods Reshaping the World of Ice Cream Cakes

Exhibitors and Attendees

IICE 2023, in collaboration with event exhibitors like Bluestar, 2m Cocoa, Barry Callebaut, Morde Chocolate, Kerry Ingredients, TetraPak, Ice Make Refrigeration, VKC Nuts, attracted approximately 150 exhibitors, over 1,000 ice cream manufacturers and industry players, and 20,000 visitors from across India and around the world. The exhibitors encompassed freezing and handling machine providers, packaging companies, equipment suppliers, cone manufacturers, food ingredient producers, cold chain specialists, consultancy services, traders, and raw material suppliers.

The Outlook

Firoz H Naqvi, the show organizer and MD of AIM Events, expressed satisfaction with the growing interest of leading refrigeration companies and foreign participants in the event. He believes that the advanced technology shared at IICE will further benefit the domestic industry, potentially making the upcoming show a global leader in the ice cream industry. Naqvi also highlighted the increased attendance of visitors and exhibitors at IICE 2023 compared to previous editions, emphasizing that the success of such events serves as a barometer for industry growth. Below are testimonials from our esteemed partners and exhibitors:

Rituj Agarwal, Director of Commercial Refrigeration Products at Haier Appliances India Pvt Ltd, expressed his thoughts on Haier’s Title partnership with IICE 2023. He mentioned that Haier has been associated with the event for 8 years, serving as the Title Partner. The event has always been a vibrant and enjoyable experience, and we truly appreciate the wonderful ambiance it provides. Our journey began with a small stall, but over the years, the exhibition has grown significantly, with numerous stalls showcasing their best offerings. The display of products and services is truly magnificent, and we have received enthusiastic responses not only from India but also from our neighboring countries.

This exhibition provides us with a valuable platform to showcase our products. Typically, these products are not readily available for viewing in the market, but here, we can proudly present our freezers, new launches, and innovative creations to our clients. The response has been overwhelming, and organizing an event of this magnitude requires a dedicated team, which AIM Events has excelled at. IICE has transformed the industry from a small-scale event to a grand platform, and we believe that being a part of it is essential for our growth alongside the consumer market. This allows us to be a continual part of the show to enhance our product with the latest technology trends.

At the event, the Kap Group proudly served as the Platinum Partner, and we’d like to share the perspective of its Managing Director, Puneet Duggal. “The Kap Group encompasses a diverse range of products and services, including printing and packaging, ice cream cones, laminate tubes, conemaking, and food packaging machinery and equipment. We take pride in offering an extensive array of products and services, all crafted with 40 years of expertise, utilizing state-of-the-art machinery”. “Participating in this event provides us with the opportunity to connect with our valued clients and introduce ourselves to promising startups. We extend our support by offering training and sharing our expertise in ice cream production, machinery, and the associated infrastructure required for successful operations.

We invite each of you to approach our company by this platform for any knowledge or assistance we can

provide. Your success is our priority, and we are here

to help you thrive”.

Nalin Sharma, MD, Lotus Enterprises, representing the Chinese company called Hong Kong Starland Group has been another prime Platinum Partner at IICE 2023. Hong Kong Starland Group is a Hong Kong based enterprises that specializes in manufacturing various ice cream-related products, including sugar cones and wafer cones, as well as offering an automatic rolled sugar cone production line. When speaking to the editorial team at the floor, Nalin spoke passionately about the ice cream event. “This show has been pretty good for us as we have met many friends from the ice cream industry. We have also made some good deals at the show as well. And we look forward for the next year participation”. 

The show also had Morde Foods as its Gold Partner. Headed by Chandrakant & Harshal Morde, the MORDE legacy, with over 35 years in the FMCG industry, speaks for itself. MORDE FOODS sources cocoa from Ghana, Ivory Coast, and India, offering a comprehensive range of chocolate products including chocolates, fillings, creams, compounds, cocoa products, decorations, inclusions, chocopastes, and choco-dips. As always, this platform remains true to its word, bringing together the entire ice cream industry under one umbrella all at once. We stand with IICE, no matter which city we are in. One of the exhibitors, Palsgaard, is a hundred-yearold Danish company that has developed emulsifiers  and stabilizers, and they are now introducing them to the Indian market. Cai Clemen Christensen, Managing Director for India, and Surender Kumar, Head of Sales for India, were present at the event and shared their perspectives.

India offers a vast playground for the ice cream business, and we are thrilled to be a part of this event. We recognize that the industry is growing by leaps and bounds every year. This exhibition provides us with a platform to connect with the entire ice cream industry and its allied sectors. Our goal here is to showcase our offerings and support the industry in any way we can. 

We applaud the organizers for their exceptional effort in hosting this unique exhibition, which we believe is unparalleled in Asia. The presence of industry leaders and their willingness to share their knowledge and expertise is a testament to the collective commitment to boost this thriving industry. 

Amrit Rudrapal, representing Godrej, expresses great pleasure in being part of this event. We are one of the oldest brands in the chest freezers lineup, glass top, and deep freezers, and we have received positive responses and promising leads. This event will facilitate our outreach to both current and potential customers who require our products, establishing our reputation as a premium player in the cold chain industry, offering solutions for frozen food items. The impressive atmosphere here leaves us eager not to miss the upcoming event in Gandhinagar in 2024. 

Bhupindra Singh Sobti, Director of Guru Laminators, shared, “I have been participating in this show for the past 4 years, and it has consistently delivered wonderful returns. It’s a valuable opportunity to explore various machinery, merchandise, innovations, and new ingredients. Whether as an exhibitor or a visitor, attending this show provides an enriching experience. I have gained a lot from my past four participations, and I look forward to continuing to benefit from this exhibition in the future.” 

Hailing from Jaipur, Raakesh Kulwal, MD of Jhandewalas Foods Limited (Naman Ghee), made his debut appearance at IICE 2023. Raakesh expressed his immense pride in being a part of the 11th edition of the IICE show. He enthusiastically shared, “Our experience in Kolkata has been nothing short of WOW, exceeding our expectations. We’ve had the privilege of connecting with key industry players and delving deeper into the intricacies of the ice cream business. This remarkable experience was made possible by Firoz and his dedicated team, who put in tremendous efforts to ensure the show’s success. We extend our heartfelt thanks for organizing such a dazzling event and providing exceptional media coverage.” 

End word: 

IICE 2023 in Kolkata served as a spectacular platform for the ice cream industry to come together, share knowledge, and explore new possibilities. With impressive growth and technological advancements, the Indian ice cream industry is poised for a bright future. The announcement of IICE 2024 to be hosted in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, further fuels anticipation for even greater accomplishments in the years to come.

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As APEDA focuses on promoting exports of GI certified agricultural goods, the food exhibition AAHAR 20222 will promote the topic “Geographical Indication Products.”

In collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organization, the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is co-organizing the 36th edition of Asia’s largest B2B international food and hospitality show, AAHAR 2022. (ITPO).

The four-day event, which will take place in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, will begin on April 26.

Keeping Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demand for ‘local for vocal’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in mind, the exhibition will highlight the topic “Geographical Indication Products,” as APEDA focuses on promoting exports of GI certified agricultural products.

As the fair attracts a large number of importers from all over the world, AAHAR is part of a series of export promotion initiatives undertaken by APEDA, which works under the Ministry of Commerce and Trade, to showcase agricultural and processed food products to global players in the food and beverage industry.

Aside from AAHAR, APEDA sponsors national events such as the Organic World Congress, BioFach India, and others to promote agri-exports.

The GI Registry has recognised over 150 food and agricultural goods as GI, with 123 GI items falling under APEDA’s jurisdiction until March 2022.

APEDA has established a 3,000-square-meter theme pavilion in Hall No. 3, Ground Floor at AAHAR, where registered proprietors of GIs can showcase their products.

More than 80 exporters from various agricultural product categories, including as GI goods, processed food, organic, frozen food items, millets, and so on, are participating in the APEDA pavilion.

Ready to Eat (RTE), Ready to Serve (RTS), Ready to Consume (RTC), plant-based meat products, dehydrated products, chocolate, grains, frozen food, herbal products, juices, honey, dairy products, and other products will be showcased at the fair by Indian manufacturers for importers from several leading countries.

APEDA has also set up dedicated stalls for exporters from the North East Region (NER) and Himalayan states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as for women entrepreneurs, Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), start-ups, and exporters of millets and millets products. More than 40 people are taking part in these categories, and each one will have its own stand at the APEDA pavilion.

According to DGCI&S statistics, agricultural exports will increase by 19.92% to $50.21 billion in 2021-22. The growth rate is impressive since it exceeds the 17.66% growth rate of $41.87 billion attained in 2020-21, despite extraordinary logistical obstacles such as high freight prices, container shortages, and so forth.

However, APEDA has made history by exporting $25.6 billion in agricultural and processed food goods, accounting for 51% of India’s overall agriculture exports of $50 billion.

“APEDA’s imaginative strategy, aggressive and constant efforts have helped India to establish itself as a consistent and quality provider of agro goods,” stated Dr. M.Angamuthu, Chairman of APEDA.

APEDA also launches the registration of horticultural pack-houses in order to fulfil the quality criteria of the worldwide market. The registration of export units for peanut shelling, grading, and processing facilities, for example, is to assure quality compliance for both EU and non-EU nations.

APEDA registers meat processing plants and abattoirs to ensure compliance with worldwide food safety and quality standards. Another important project is the creation and deployment of traceability systems to assure importing nations’ food safety and quality compliances. APEDA develops and disseminates diverse international trade analytical information, market access information among exporters, and addresses trade queries in order to increase exports.

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Feb 11, 2020

 Source : https://www.thrillist.com

Long before the advent of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich and the runaway plant-based burger trend, we’ve had a borderline-obsessive focus on telling you about the latest from chains like Wendy’s and Burger King, how to order from In-N-Out Burger’s secret menu, and even how to get, say, your favorite nuggets for free. Now, we’re taking our fast food expertise and our unmatched hunger for all things served in grease-stained bags to the next level.

 Best Fried Chicken Sandwich

 Popeyes – Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A – Chicken Sandwich

McDonald’s – Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Carl’s Jr. – Big Fillet Chicken Sandwich

KFC – Crispy Colonel Sandwich

 Best Burger

Culver’s – ButterBurger Cheese

In-N-Out Burger – Double Double

McDonald’s – Quarter Pounder With Cheese

Whataburger – Double Meat Whataburger

Wendy’s – Dave’s Double

Best Plant-Based Burger

 White Castle – Impossible Slider

Carl’s Jr. – Beyond BBQ Star

Carl’s Jr. – Beyond Famous Star With Cheese

A&W – Beyond Burger

Burger King – Impossible Whopper

Best Fries

 Arby’s – Curly Fries

McDonald’s – Fries

Chick-fil-A – Waffle Potato Fries

Taco Bell – Nacho Fries

Checkers/Rally’s – Famous Seasoned Fries

Best Taco

 Del Taco – The Del Taco

Taco Bell – Crunchy Taco

El Pollo Loco – Chicken Taco Al Carbon

Jack in the Box – Taco

Taco John’s – Crispy Taco

Best Dessert

Yoshinoya – Cheesecake

Taco Bell – Cinnamon Sticks

Wendy’s – Frosty

Culver’s – Vanilla Custard

Jollibee – Peach Mango Pie

Best Chicken Tenders

Raising Cane’s – Chicken Fingers

Popeyes – Tenders

Culver’s – Original Chicken Tenders

Chick-fil-A – Chick-n-Strips

Long John Silver’s – Chicken Tenders

Best Breakfast Sandwich

Subway – Bacon, Egg, and Cheese

Chick-fil-A – Chicken Biscuit

Wendy’s – Breakfast Baconator

Taco Bell – Breakfast Crunchwrap with Bacon

McDonald’s – Bacon, Egg, and Cheese McGriddle

Best Sauce

Culver’s – Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Chick-fil-A – Chick-fil-A Sauce

Raising Cane’s – Cane’s Sauce

McDonald’s – Honey Mustard

Whataburger – Spicy Ketchup

Best New Menu Item of the Year

Popeyes – Chicken Sandwich

Burger King – Impossible Whopper

KFC Kentucky – Fried Wings

Taco Bell – Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme

Chick-fil-A – Mac & Cheese

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Best Coffee

Culver’s

Chick-fil-A

McDonald’s

Sonic Drive-In

Jack in the Box

Regional Chain of the Year

Culver’s

In-N-Out Burger

Del Taco

Whataburger

Bojangles’

Chain of the Year

Popeyes

Burger King

Chick-fil-A

Wendy’s

White Castle

Menu Item of the Decade

Taco Bell – Doritos Locos Taco

KFC – Double Down

White Castle – Impossible Slider

McDonald’s – Szechuan Sauce

Popeyes – Chicken Sandwich

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In just a few weeks it is finally time again: the international sweets and snacks industry will meet up in Cologne at ISM from 2 to 5 February 2020. To commemorate its 50th anniversary the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks has a diversified event programme in store. As the leading industry meeting point, the focus lies on recognising new issues and challenges and presenting initial solutions. The highlights of the trade fair include expert lectures, special events, live sweet manufacturing, guided tours and award ceremonies.

New Product Showcase
The New Product Showcase has established itself at ISM as an appealing attraction and as the key location for innovations. The trade visitors can admire new products that have been developed since ISM 2019 in the scope of the special exhibition, the New Product Showcase, presented in more than 150 display windows in Hall 2.2. In addition, the three most innovative products of ISM 2020 that were distinguished during the ISM Night will be presented here. Not only the contents, also the packaging play an important role: The ISM Packaging Award powered by ProSweets Cologne will be awarded for the most innovative form of packaging together with the prize for the top 3 innovations of the New Product Showcase.

For more information see: https://bit.ly/2FKACcP

Trend Court@ISM
The Trend Court@ISM in Hall 5.2. is dedicated to the theme trends within the sweets industry. Different accents will be set in the three sections. New product trends and developments within the industry will be presented on a special area under the focus “Sweet Trends presented by Innova Market Insights”. Beyond this, Innova Market Insights will be organising trend presentations three times a day in the scope of the Expert Stage. The Expert Stage is additionally the place for an exchange of knowledge and information. Key industry themes will be discussed every day from Sunday to Wednesday.

An overview of the Expert Stage programme:

Daily from 2 to 4 February 2020

– 11:00 a.m. Top Ten Trends for 2020 Sweets & Snacks, Innova Market Insights
– 12:00 noon Key Trends Driving Global Snacks, Ivan Koric, Euromonitor
– 2:00 p.m. Storytelling: Winning with Words, Innova Market Insights
– 3:00 p.m. Snacking and Indulgence: Why Foodservice Matters – Stephen Dutton, Euromonitor International
– 4:00 p.m. Tapping into Texture, Innova Market Insights

4 February 2020
– 1:00 p.m. Licensing opportunities for your product or your brand, Martin Brochstein, Senior Vice President, Licensing International and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Co-Founder, Project Partners Network

5 February 2020
– 11:00 a.m. Top Ten Trends for 2020 Sweets & Snacks, Innova Market Insights
– 12:00 noon Key Trends Driving Global Snacks, Ivan Koric, Euromonitor
– 1:00 p.m. Enjoyment with a clear conscious – How snacks & treats are transforming in the wake of the mega trend neo-ecology and health, Daniel Athens, Future Day Network

What’s more, in the Trend Court@ISM, around 20 companies that were founded no longer than five years ago, will present their innovations in the Start-up Area in Hall 5.2. The entire start-up area is located in the Trend Section of Hall 5.2 and is the initial port-of-call for innovations. All of the start-ups additionally have the opportunity to present themselves on the Expert Stage in the scope of a start-up pitch. These will take place on the Expert Stage in Hall 5.2 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.

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ISM Award
This year the ISM Award is being conferred for the seventh time. The winner will be honoured for outstanding services to the sweets and snacks industry at the gala evening on 2 February 2020. Last year Prof. Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker, sole owner of the Lambertz Group, received the award.

ISM 1971 special event – 50 Sweet Years
The special event gives insights into the early days of ISM. In the scope of several stands designed in the style of the 70s, as well as a small exhibition with photos and many historical ISM memories in the living room style of the 70s, the trade visitors will learn how the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks got started. It is possible to take home a souvenir photo taken in the form of a polaroid as a recollection of the 1970s.

Sweet Kitchen@ISM
Interesting live shows on the theme sweets will be held for the second time on the Sweet Kitchen@ISM show stage in Hall 3.1. Daniela Sepp, founder of the manufacturing company Principessa’s, will present how cookies and cupcakes are made in the show baking event. The lady from Munich, who founded the Principessa’s manufacturing company in 2011, specialises in free-from and vegan culinary delights. In a candy show of the internationally famous Polish CiuCiu sweet manufacturing company, the founder Florian Belgard will demonstrate close-up the production steps of manufacturing sweets – from boiling the sugar, to the dyeing process, through to the aromatisation and sampling of the finished product. He will also provide valuable information on the production, history and processing of sugar.

Aiga Corinna Müller, Maître Chocolatier of the Chocolate Museum has a member of the Chocolate Museum’s team for many years. This year at ISM, she will present the world of chocolate in the confectionery section to the trade visitors in the scope of a live show on the Sweet Kitchen@ISM. Among others she will explain how bitter bean is turned into a mouth-watering experience.

Furthermore, in a lecture entitled “Raise the bar”, Tony’s Chocolonely will provide insights into the chocolate world of the Dutch sweet manufacturers.

All of the live sweet production sessions are being held daily at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Sunday to Tuesday and at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 13:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Guided Tours
ISM offers guided tours on various themes, which last one and a half hours. The focus of the tours lies on product innovations, sensory samples and the professional exchange. ISM accompanies the tours, giving in-depth insights into these trend themes. The visitors can gain an overview of the industry’s current themes during the Guided Tours. The following tours are taking place at different times during the days of the trade fair.
– Tour 1: ISM 2020 – Facts and figures
– Tour 2: Naturally healthy snacks
– Tour 3: Sustainability: Let us save the planet
– Tour 4: Sugar reduction
– Tour 5: New sensory experiences
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In conjunction with ProSweets Cologne, special events on the themes Reformulation and Packing are also being held. Here the latest trends and developments await the visitors. This year the focus lies on the themes sustainability, the digitalisation and food pairing.

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Hyderabad  to host 3rd WMNC on 9th-10th Jan 2020

Hyderabad: Modernization of Indian Mithai and Namkeen industry has created an aura of immense competition and is giving a tough time to big industries and rivals like chocolate, ice cream, other desserts and foreign snacks companies. “The industry has crossed Rs.100,000cr mark and will definitely show a double digit growth rate in the next decade year on year”, informed Virendra Jain, President, Federation of Sweets and Namkeen Manufacturers-FSNM. Firoz H Naqvi, Director of FSNM stated that this industry has been facing many issues related to different slabs of GST, food safety and other compliances and could have performed much better if these challenges were not there.

The Mithai and Namkeen industry  is one of the oldest businesses in India serving the country since ages. The time  has arrived, gearing up this industry to  modernise and upgrade itself and we can see the results shaping up in front of us. “Today Namkeen can be found in every nook and corner, from a small village to  every Mandir, Dargah or Gurudwara,” said Firoz Naqvi, and also added that industry has more than 100,000 manufacturers across the country doing humongous  business, even though a majority of them are not counted in the total  turnover of organised business category.

Automation has played a great role in the development of this industry. There are a number of snacks and namkeen manufacturers who had a very humble start, but today they are doing great business and are making hundreds of tons of namkeens and snacks per day. Companies like Haldirams, Balaji, Bikano, Bikaji, Yellow Diamond, Cornitos have already made their footprints not only in national market but also overseas.

The industry employs more than 1 crore people directly and many more indirectly. It is the biggest buyer of raw materials such as flour, besan, sugar, ghee, oils and spices in the country. In fact today, in India a modern sweet arcade is somewhat structurally similar to a big jewelry shop; indicating the growth of this industry in the premium league Almond House, Bikanerwala, Asha Sweets, Haldirams, A2B and many other brands have all invested hugely in the interiors of their showrooms to give world class experience to their customers.

Jain told the media persons in the recently held press meet of the FSNM in Hyderabad that this industry will further grow in coming years and will show the way to the entire country how traditions and traditional business can lead from the front.

The food industry in India is one of the fastest growing markets of indigenous economy and its presence is also felt abroad. Some 500 types of mithai, namkeens and savories are sold in India and overall snack product market inclusive of sweet treats.

The branded segment is increasing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum whereas the entire market is growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent. This segment has the maximum value addition, not just in monetary terms but also at adding shelf life to the product or ensuring that there is reach to rural areas. Namkeen consumption is high in Western and Northern states of India and even Southern states have picked up on consumption rate.

Needing to have collective representation, the Mithai and Namkeen industry has united under the wings of FSNM – an organisation that gave it a face in the international arena. And now FSNM  has started making database on pan India level, which will not only increase the awareness among trade and industry members but will  also help the government in proper implementation of their schemes and policies.

FSNM is organizing its 3rd Convention WMNC 2020 in Hyderabad on 9th -10th January 2020 at Hitex Exhibition Centre.

About 3000+ manufacturers are expected to attend this two days grand convention and exhibition. The exhibition will have approximately 150 stalls displaying different kinds of technologies, packaging materials, raw materials and ingredients.Naqvi informed that people from more than 10 different countries are expected to attend the show. Manufactures from Nepal and Bangladesh have also taken a keen interest in the show, as being in the same geographical location, they share similar food preferences and tastes.

In the press meet Director of Almond House, ChaitanyaMuppala told the media persons, “We are very fortunate that Hyderabad is hosting 3rd WMNC. This show is taking place for the 1st time in South India, hence we are expecting robust response from all over 5 southern states”. Muppala also informed that Almond House is the Title Partner of this show and invited all the people interested in this industry for better experience and knowledge for the growth of their businesses.

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