About TASTE:

Four Shows under One Roof

TASTE brings together the best in the world of food, drink and hospitality. In recognition of the unique nature of buyers and their sourcing needs, TASTE is spread over 4 shows – the India International Wine Fair, the India International Spirits Fair, the India International Food Fair and the India International Hospitality Fair. Each Fair has a host of conferences, workshops and interactive buyer sessions accompanying it, to offer visitors a diverse range of products from India and around the globe. It will bring under one roof, producers, exporters and marketers from the food and drink industries in addition to large scale buyers from airlines, hotels, restaurants and bars.

TASTE Highlights:

National TASTE Week

  • The three-day TASTE expo will be preceded by a host of pre-show food and drink related events starting from 25th – 30th January, 2010
  • Key buyers from across the subcontinent will take part in live cooking demonstrations on the lines of 'TASTE of France', 'TASTE of Spain' and more
  • NDTV Goodtimes celebrity chef – Manju Malhi will be conducting live cooking sessions with 6 talented chefs throughout the show
  • Supermarket buyer for UK stores – Angela Mount will conduct a workshop on ‘Retailing in India’ for food & beverage retailers, producers and importers
  • UBIFRANCE will be showcasing an exclusive pavilion for Hospitality Equipment

TASTE Summit

The high-level TASTE Summit, features industry leaders and addresses key industry topics. Speakers include Sanjay Menon, Sonarys, Vijayan Gangadharan, Director F&B - The Hyatt, Vishal Kadakia, Wine Park, Harshal Shah, Australian Sommeliers Association, Dharti Desai & Craig Wedge, Fine Wines & More, among others.

India Wine Challenge

The 3rd edition of the India Wine Challenge - the country's most internationally recognised wine competition - is now with TASTE. Anchored by the world renowned wine expert, Robert Joseph, the Challenge will be the largest entry based wine competition in India. Masters of Wine, leading Sommeliers, world renowned wine journalists and experts in the field of wine will form the panel of judges. The winners of IWC will be unveiled to a VIP panel of buyers in an exclusive closed room session.

TASTE will shortly be launching the India Spirits Challenge

Market Potential:

  • 9.2% record GDP growth 2007 to 2008 (IMF)
  • 443% growth in mass grocery retail sales forecasted for the period 2007-2012
  • 52% of Indian household income spent on food and drink purchases
  • USD 229.7 billion food consumption by 2013 (Business Monitor International)
  • USD11.5 billion in Foreign Exchange Earnings earned by the Indian hospitality industry in 2008. Growth rate of 8% compared to 2007  (Ministry of Tourism)
  • 30,000 new hotel rooms needed in India for the Common Wealth Games in 2010 (Economic Times, India)
  • 25% increase in wine consumption expected in the next two years (Express Hospitality)
  • 300 million cases of beer, 8, 20,000 cases of wine and 90 million cases of spirits consumed in 2007 to 2008
  • 1,000,000 Indians cross into the High Net Worth Individuals category (Merrill Lynch Capgemini Report)

Supported By:

  • Sopexa
  • UBIFRANCE
  • Austrian Wine Marketing Board & Trade Commission
  • Chile India Chamber of Commerce
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Bulgaria
  • Association pour la Promotion des Vins et Spiriteux Amerique du nord (APVSA)
  • Wines of South Africa (WOSA)
  • Regional Government Body - UK
  • Dubai Export Development Corporation

Support from these bodies ensure larger country pavilions at TASTE and direct benefits for participating exhibitors.

TASTE is going to be the biggest trade display for the food and beverage industries.

Ensure your involvement.

To know more about TASTE call +91 22 4020 3344, email taste@taste-expo.com or visit www.taste-expo.com

   

Exhibitor Profile

Producers, manufacturers, exporters and marketers of:

  • Convenience Foods
  • Packaged Foods
  • Bakery
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Fresh Produce
  • Organic Market
  • Wines
  • Spirits
  • Beers
  • Speciality Liqueurs
  • Cocktail Mixes
  • Mixers
  • Hotel & Catering Equipment
  • Coffee Machines
  • Juice Machines
  • Chillers
  • Display Cabinets
  • Tableware
  • Glassware
  • Food Services

Visitor Profile

  • Retailers: multiple and independent
  • Restaurants: chains and independent
  • F&B Hotels and Restaurants
  • Chefs: Hotels and Restaurants
  • Purchase Managers Housekeeping
  • Caterers
  • Party and Event Organisers
  • Social Clubs
  • Food and Beverage Consultants
  • Consolidators
  • Distributors
  • Wholesalers
  • Cash and Carry Outlets
  • Airlines
  • Duty Free outlets
  • Cafe Owners
  • Government Institutions
  • Resorts from the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Andaman and Nicobar, Seychelles
  • Managing Directors of Retail chains
  • Hoteliers
  • Restaurateurs
  • Pub Owners
  • Food and Beverage Managers from hotels, restaurants and pubs
  • Purchase Managers (from retail & hotel/restaurant/pub)
  • Wine and Spirit specialists
  • Wine and Liquor store owners

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