Where F&B Procurement Demand Meets the Right Solutions
6–8 January 2027 | Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
Held under Indusfood Manufacturing 2027
About the Event
Transforming Procurement Intent into Business Opportunities
The Procurement Summit 2027 is a dedicated B2B sourcing initiative under Indusfood Manufacturing, designed to connect the evolving procurement requirements of India’s food and beverage manufacturers with the capabilities of leading technology, machinery, equipment and packaging solution providers.
Bringing together procurement decision-makers, plant heads, category leaders and solution providers, the Summit introduces a structured, demand-led approach to industrial sourcing.
Through sector-focused discussions, procurement demand presentations and direct interactions with industry decision-makers, the Summit will bring upcoming procurement requirements into focus, providing valuable insights into purchasing priorities, investment plans and sourcing opportunities.
The result is a more targeted sourcing experience, enabling manufacturers to identify relevant solutions and helping suppliers understand the requirements of buyers with defined business needs and purchasing timelines.
Procurement Summit: Discover What India’s F&B Industry Plans to Procure Next
A focused industry forum where procurement leaders from leading food and beverage manufacturing companies share their anticipated sourcing requirements for the next 12 months.
Through sector-specific discussions, the Summit will provide insights into upcoming investments, capacity requirements, procurement timelines, technical specifications and supplier expectations.
Participants will gain direct visibility into emerging procurement opportunities and engage with the decision-makers shaping future manufacturing investments.
Procurement Connect: Exclusive B2B Matchmaking for Exhibitors
As part of the Procurement Summit initiative, Procurement Connect is a closed-door B2B matchmaking programme exclusively for Indusfood Manufacturing exhibitors, facilitating pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings with qualified procurement decision-makers from leading F&B manufacturing companies.
Through a structured matchmaking process, participating exhibitors are connected with relevant buyers based on sourcing requirements, product categories, investment timelines and mutual business interests.
The programme enables focused business discussions, helping exhibitors explore procurement opportunities and build relationships with potential buyers.
Note: Participation in Procurement Connect is exclusively reserved for Indusfood Manufacturing exhibitors.
How Procurement Connect Works
Step 1: Register Your Interest
Buyers and solution providers submit their participation details, including relevant product categories and sourcing requirements.
Step 2: Profile Evaluation & Matching
Buyer profiles and sourcing preferences are assessed to identify relevant business connections.
Step 3: Schedule Meetings
Participants are matched based on mutual interests and relevant procurement requirements, with meetings scheduled in advance.
Step 4: Meet at Indusfood Manufacturing
Engage in focused, 20-minute one-to-one meetings at the dedicated Procurement Connect zone during the event.
Step 5: Explore Business Opportunities
Continue discussions, evaluate technical and commercial requirements, and pursue potential procurement partnerships.
Why Participate in the Procurement Summit?
For Food & Beverage Manufacturers and Procurement Leaders
- Discover Relevant Solutions: Connect with machinery, technology, equipment and packaging suppliers aligned with your procurement needs.
- Simplify Supplier Discovery: Identify relevant solution providers based on your manufacturing requirements and upcoming procurement priorities.
- Evaluate New Capabilities: Explore solutions that support capacity expansion, operational efficiency and manufacturing upgrades.
- Engage with Industry Experts: Exchange insights on technical specifications, supplier capabilities and procurement priorities.
- Make Better Use of Your Time: Gain access to focused industry discussions and relevant business connections.
For Machinery, Technology & Solution Providers
- Connect with Procurement Decision-Makers: Engage with procurement heads, plant heads and category leaders involved in purchasing decisions.
- Identify Upcoming Demand: Gain insights into sourcing requirements and investment plans across key F&B manufacturing sectors.
- Understand Buyer Requirements: Learn about upcoming projects, technical specifications, procurement timelines and supplier expectations.
- Build a Stronger Sales Pipeline: Identify potential business opportunities with manufacturers planning capacity expansion and technology investments.
- Accelerate Business Conversations: Move beyond initial introductions to discussions around specifications, project timelines and commercial requirements.
Key Focus Segments
The Procurement Summit will address procurement opportunities across four core segments of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Dairy Processing
Processing machinery, production equipment, automation, plant infrastructure and technologies supporting dairy manufacturing operations.
Snacks Manufacturing
Production lines, processing equipment, automation systems and manufacturing solutions for snacks and related food categories.
Freezing & Cooling
Refrigeration systems, freezing technologies, temperature-control equipment and cooling solutions for food manufacturing operations.
Packaging
Packaging machinery, materials, automation systems and integrated packaging solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
Procurement Summit: Programme Overview
The Summit will feature dedicated sector-focused sessions bringing together procurement leaders to discuss upcoming sourcing requirements, purchasing priorities and opportunities for supplier collaboration.
Each session is designed to include:
- Procurement Demand Presentations: Industry leaders outline anticipated requirements, quantities, timelines and technical expectations.
- Moderated Industry Discussions: Explore common sourcing priorities, shared requirements and opportunities across manufacturing companies.
- Interactive Supplier Q&A: Solution providers engage directly with procurement leaders to better understand purchasing expectations.
- Sector-Wise Demand Insights: Key procurement requirements will be captured in a structured Demand Ledger, providing visibility into emerging sourcing opportunities.
Event Schedule
6 January 2027
Procurement Summit: Dairy Processing & Snacks Manufacturing
Sector-focused sessions highlighting upcoming sourcing requirements, investment priorities and procurement opportunities.
7 January 2027
Procurement Summit: Bakery & Beverages
Focused discussions on emerging procurement requirements and manufacturing priorities. (Subject to confirmation)
8 January 2027
Procurement Summit: Freezing & Cooling and Packaging
Dedicated sessions exploring sourcing demand, technology requirements and procurement priorities across the two sectors.
Who Should Attend?
From Food & Beverage Manufacturing Companies
Procurement Heads, Purchase Heads, Plant Heads, Category Heads and other decision-makers responsible for sourcing machinery, equipment, technology and manufacturing solutions.
From the Solution Provider Industry
Manufacturers and suppliers of food processing machinery, production equipment, packaging technologies, refrigeration and cooling systems, automation solutions and related industrial technologies.
Be Part of India’s Next Wave of F&B Manufacturing Investments
As India’s food and beverage manufacturing industry continues to evolve, identifying the right technologies, suppliers and procurement opportunities is becoming increasingly important.
The Procurement Summit 2027 brings sourcing requirements and solution capabilities together on a focused industry platform, helping manufacturers make informed procurement decisions and enabling suppliers to gain valuable insights into emerging buyer requirements.
Join the platform where procurement priorities lead to purposeful business connections.
6–8 January 2027
Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
Organised by: Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)
Under the umbrella of: Indusfood Manufacturing 2027
