drink technology India successfully completed
drink technology India along with PackMach Asia Expo and World Tea & Coffee Expo 2024 came to a successful close after three days of dynamic business networking, product showcasing and knowledge sharing at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from 23-25 October 2024.
Spanning over 18,000 sqm with more than 300 exhibitors from India and across the globe, the event drew in 14,756 domestic and international visitors, solidifying its reputation as the leading platform for innovation and collaboration in the beverage, liquid food, packaging, and tea & coffee industries.
The event offered a glimpse into the future with over 3,000 innovative solutions on display, attracting industry experts from various sectors.
A significant highlight of the event was the renaming of drink technology India to drinktec India, aligning it with its global counterpart in Munich, Germany. This move reflects the growing importance of the Indian market in the global beverage industry and emphasises Messe Muenchen India’s commitment to raising the international profile of the trade fair.
According to Petra Westphal, Executive Vice President, YONTEX, the renaming of drink technology India to drinktec India marks a new beginning for the Indian beverage industry, providing companies with access to the latest technologies and business opportunities. This shall solidify its position as the leading trade show for the beverage and liquid food industry in India and South Asia. With the drinktec brand’s strength and the team at Messe Muenchen India, a platform is being created for local and international brands to collaborate. The objective of drinktec India is to drive innovation, modernise the industry, and introduce global best practices. The goal is to contribute to the growth and transformation of the beverage sector in India and neighbouring regions.
The three-day event offered visitors the opportunity to experience the latest advances in the brewing and packaging industry. Live demonstrations showcased the latest technologies in bottling, brewing and sustainable packaging. Over 200 national and international buyers from various countries took part in the exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme, where strategic business meetings were held with exhibitors and high-value partnerships were fostered. A standout feature of the event was the Buyer-Seller Forum, where over 500 meetings took place, allowing exhibitors to connect directly with potential buyers. This led to numerous business deals and partnerships. There were also informative conferences in which leading experts spoke about sustainability, automation and digitalisation and provided participants with valuable insights. The growing popularity of craft beer was celebrated in the place2beer pavilion, where brewers showcased their latest creations and brewing techniques.
Avisha Desai, Head of Business Unit – Consumer and Consumer Products and International Business, Member of the Board, Messe Muenchen India, emphasised the success of the event. This year’s edition, she said, highlighted the significant role of industries that are not only fuelling economic growth but also driving the innovations that will shape their future. The connections and collaborations that emerge here will not only shape the future of the beverage, packaging, tea and coffee industries, but also set new global standards.
About Messe Muenchen India and YONTEX
Founded in 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Messe München GmbH, Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. is today one of the largest trade fair organisers in the country. The company has an extensive portfolio of B2B trade fairs covering a wide range of consumer and capital goods as well as new technologies. The company serves the Indian industry and the international market with strong brands such as air cargo India, analytica Anacon India/India Lab Expo, bauma CONEXPO India, drink technology India, electronica India, IFAT India, Indian Ceramics Asia, Intersolar India/The smarter E India, LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA, MatDispens, Pack Mach Asia Expo, Pharma Pro Pack, productronica India, SmartTech Asia, World Tea & Coffee Expo, and many others.
Headquartered in Mumbai with offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, Messe Muenchen India connects global competence by bringing professionals together for business, learning and networking.
YONTEX GmbH & Co. KG is a subsidiary of Messe München GmbH and Nürnberg Messe GmbH. Drawing on the experience and expertise of the drinktec and BrauBeviale teams, the company aims to create new opportunities for leading trade and global exhibitions, industry trade fairs and digital B2B formats in the beverage and liquid food industry. YONTEX aims to advance the global beverage and liquid food industry at its trade and world fairs. drinktec takes place every four years in Munich, while BrauBeviale in Nuremberg is held annually outside the drinktec years. These trade fairs offer space for meetings, present new solutions and inspire future developments in the industry.
