Inside the Culinary Revolution: An Exclusive Interview Unveiling Foodtech Kolkata 2024’s Industry-Shaping Innovations”
The food processing and hospitality industry in India is diverse and includes a wide range of products and innovations. TFT Correspondent Adrija Dasgupta spoke with Rachit Kapoor, Director of N.K. Kapur & Company, who shared the significance of the Food Tech Fair and smart solutions in the food sector and hospitality industry.
TFT: What will this Mega Exhibition showcase?
RK: The Mega Exhibition will showcase the transformative potential of modern food processing machinery, a key factor in achieving an “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. It will bring under one roof the latest top-notch food processing technologies, food manufacturing and packaging equipment, best processes and practices, finance, etc.
TFT: What are the new innovations in this food tech fair?
RK: The food processing and hospitality industry in India is diverse and includes a wide range of products and innovations. The new innovations in Food Tech are in the Dairy and Ice Cream sectors, and the fair would simultaneously hold the “Dairy and Ice Cream Expo.”
TFT: What is India’s food processing sector about?
RK: India’s food processing sector is one of the largest in the world and lies at the heart of the Government of India’s Make in India Initiative. The food processing and hospitality industry in India is diverse and includes a wide range of products and innovations.
TFT: Why is a thriving food processing industry crucial?
RK: A thriving food processing industry is crucial for addressing food and nutritional security in India. Processed foods offer several benefits, including convenience, extended shelf life, ease of transport to remote regions, and improved accessibility.
TFT: What is the role of hygiene in food service?
RK: Hygiene is of utmost importance in food and beverage service. A high standard of hygiene must be practiced at all times to ensure food safety.
TFT: What is the importance of technology in food preservation?
RK: It helps to maintain the nutritional and sensory integrity of food, ensuring consumers receive fresh and high-quality products.
TFT: What is the future for food technology?
RK: The future of food technology looks bright due to the growing global population, changing consumer preferences, and the need for more sustainable and efficient food production methods.
TFT: What is the International Foodtech Fair about?
RK: The International Foodtech Kolkata 2024 would cover the entire gamut of the food industry and allied services, covering food & beverages, food processing machinery and equipment, food packaging, cold storage systems, waste management systems, bakery and confectionery equipment, kitchen equipment, and various other things.