{"id":23918,"date":"2026-05-15T16:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tpci.in\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=23918"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:28:27","slug":"india-food-manufacturing-summit-north-east-chapter","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/tpci.in\/?tribe_events=india-food-manufacturing-summit-north-east-chapter","title":{"rendered":"India Food Manufacturing Summit &#8211; North East Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>India Food Manufacturing Summit &#8211; North East Chapter<\/strong> is a flagship industry-government dialogue platform organized by the <strong>Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) <\/strong>in Association with <strong>North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(NERAMAC)<\/strong> and <strong>Ministry of Development of NER (MDoNER)<\/strong>. This event marks the <strong>6th edition<\/strong> in the series and is the first to be held specifically in the Northeast region.<\/p>\n<p>The summit aims to unlock the immense potential of the North Eastern Region (NER)\u2014one of Asia\u2019s most biodiverse agro-ecological zones\u2014by transitioning from raw agricultural marketing to value-added food manufacturing, innovation, and export-oriented processing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 29 May 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 HRS \u2013 16:30 HRS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati, Assam<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Envisioning a Sustainable Future for India\u2019s F&amp;B Industry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Unlocking North East India&#8217;s Food Economy: From Farm Abundance to Global Value Chains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why North East India?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agro-Biodiversity Powerhouse:<\/strong> The NER is a global biodiversity hotspot producing pineapple, turmeric, ginger, tea, and GI-tagged specialties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organic Agriculture Potential:<\/strong> Low-chemical farming traditions provide ready export-grade organic supply chains for premium global markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gateway to ASEAN:<\/strong> Strategically located to serve as an export corridor for food manufacturing targeting Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-Mover Advantage:<\/strong> With nascent processing infrastructure, the region offers a massive untapped market for suppliers of food technology, cold chain equipment, and packaging solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key Focus Sectors<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Agro Value Addition<\/li>\n<li>Export Development &amp; 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Regional Dairy Products&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">01:50 \u2013 02:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Networking Lunch \u2013<\/strong> Open buffet and networking opportunity among stakeholders&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">02:30 \u2013 03:15 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Session 4 \u2013<\/strong> From Tradition to Modern Trade: Bakery &amp; Ready-to-Eat Innovation from the North East&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">03:15 \u2013 04:00 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Session 5 \u2013<\/strong> Cold Chain Infrastructure: Bridging Farm-to-Market Gaps in Hilly Terrain&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">04:00 \u2013 04:05 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\">Vote of Thanks \u2013 By Trade Promotion Council of India&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">04:05 PM Onwards<\/td>\n<td width=\"444\">Tea Session \u2013 Open for Networking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industry:<\/strong> Food processors, Agri-Tech companies, technology\/machinery suppliers, and packaging firms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government:<\/strong> Representatives from APEDA, NEDFI, and NE State Governments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecosystem:<\/strong> FPOs, Cooperatives, Startups, MSMEs, Investors, and International Buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What You Will Gain<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technology Exposure:<\/strong> Gain insights into technologies ranging from cold chain infrastructure to next-generation food processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-Level Networking:<\/strong> Connect with over 150 senior decision-makers, including CEOs, CXOs, Directors, and Institutional heads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Intelligence:<\/strong> Access critical data on export pathways from the Northeast targeting ASEAN markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Linkages:<\/strong> Establish vital connections between North East producers and leading national or global food companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investment Opportunities:<\/strong> Discover emerging food processing clusters and investment openings within NE India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy Dialogue:<\/strong> Engage in direct discussions with key government bodies such as MoFPI, APEDA, NABARD, and North East State Governments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Participation is <strong>complimentary<\/strong> for delegates, but registration is <strong>mandatory<\/strong> and subject to seat availability. <a href=\"https:\/\/erp.tpci.in\/registration\/addconference?id=N2EyMjM3MjdjYWYxN2FjNTo3NzkzN2NjNTIzYjIxNWRhYzY2ODEyMDkwYmU2YjczNTI3NjBhYTgwOlJMWUJMSE0xQVJqOGMvcFpJZVhjT2c9PQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong> <\/a>to register<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpci.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFM-Summit-Brochure_NE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Himanshu Dwivedi<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Assistant Director, TPCI<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>M:<\/strong> +91 93104 53810<br \/>\n<strong>E:<\/strong> himanshu.d@tpci.in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The India Food Manufacturing Summit &#8211; 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