Coherent Market Insights Supports Panel on Innovation and Growth in India’s Food Processing Industry at ProFood India 2026

Panel to examine how predictive technologies, data science, and sensors can be applied in food processing, and what slows adoption

Mumbai, India, October 2026: A panel at ProFood India 2026 will look at how Indian food processors can use innovation and advanced technologies to improve plant efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. Titled “Role of Innovation in Sparking Growth of Indian Food Processing Industry,” the session will be held on October 29, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai, and moderated by Coherent Market Insights (CMI).

The discussion will start with the common Indian SME food processor and how family-run businesses look at technology investment. Panelists will discuss the impact of predictive technologies on plant efficiency, quality assurance, and supply chain management. Practical uses of data science, sensors, simulation and geospatial analytics in food processing will be covered as well.

The panel will look at the barriers equally. These include investment costs, implementation time, return on investment, lack of skilled manpower, cybersecurity issues, and integration with existing machinery. It will also examine the benefits of adoption, including food safety, traceability, production efficiency, and waste reduction.

Session Details:

• Date: October 29, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
• Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai, India
• Session: “Role of Innovation in Sparking Growth of Indian Food Processing Industry”
• Moderator: Mr. Mohit Shrivastava, AVP – Research & Consulting, Coherent Market Insights

Panelists:

• Dr. Anurag Mishra, Group Head – Quality Assurance and Food Safety, Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.
• Ms. Preeti Deshmukh, CEO & Co-founder, Food Nest
• Mr. Shrikant Choudharry, Director & Founder, Indovela Pure

Key discussion areas will include:

• Predictive technologies and their impact on plant efficiency and quality assurance
• Data science, sensors, simulation, and geospatial analytics in food processing
• Investment costs, implementation timelines, and return on investment
• Skilled workforce, cybersecurity, and integration with existing machinery
• Food safety, traceability, and waste reduction
• Government policies and incentives for technology adoption

Event Details

ProFood India Expo 2026 will be held from October 28 to 30, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai. It is organized by Messe Muenchen India, co-located with drinktec India, and featured alongside PackMach Asia Expo. The panel is part of the expo’s conference on October 28–29, themed “Building manufacturing excellence capabilities in Indian food processing operations.”

CMI is the Knowledge Partner for ProFood India 2026, and its Research & Consulting team is moderating two panels at the event. The first, on equipment modernization for Indian snack manufacturers, is scheduled for October 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM.

Attendees are invited to join the October 29 session, from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM, to hear from the panelists and take part in the discussion.

About Coherent Market Insights

Coherent Market Insights (CMI) is a global market intelligence and consulting firm delivering data-driven insights across multiple industries. Headquartered in India, with a presence in the U.S. and strategic partnerships across the U.K. and Japan, CMI supports clients in over 32 countries with 300+ full-time consultants and a global network of domain experts across 24 countries.

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