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About the programme

F1rst is organizing a conference on Processed Indian Traditional Foods in New Delhi on Friday - 18th of November, 2022. The conference aims to bring together all the industry groups related to the Indian food processing industry, not only from India but also from various parts of the globe. This is a platform to discuss, share and learn how Traditional Indian Food is adapting to innovative food processing technologies and how the market for processed foods is changing is India. The food processing industry in India is a sunrise sector, bridging the vital gap between industry and agriculture. This industry is progressively getting the due it deserves from the government.

This conference will help understand key aspects such as science, resource requirement, infrastructure, education, competent manpower, etc. This conference plans to address the complete value chain of the Processed Indian Traditional foods. It will be a platform to discuss how a processed product can be developed which is:

a) of excellent quality

b) good in taste

c) nutritious

d) correctly priced

e) conveniently packaged

f) delivered correctly

These factors, combined with adequate, transparent and honest communication to the consumer about the products can build a strong platform for Processed Indian Traditional Foods. The conference will bring experts from various fields such as agriculture, R&D, supply chain, food ingredients, processed food manufacturers, retailers, advertising, policy makers, nutritionists and research scholars to share their knowledge with the gathering. The attendees of the conference can be very sure of having a day full of information and the conference will provide some very interesting food for thought.

Key discussion points :

-> Policy thrust to Indian food processing sector

-> Investment climate? Reason to invest in Indian traditional processed foods

-> R&D and equipment Challenges

-> Challenges of branding and advertising

-> Start-up ecosystem around food processing Industry

-> Availability of healthy and nutritious traditional foods

-> Food Services-trends in Indian traditional foods

-> The real market dynamics in processed Indian traditional foods

-> Academic research- Contribution to traditional Indian processed foods

-> Role of ingredients

-> Penetration of processed Indian traditional foods to tier II and tier III cities and impact of these foods on retailer's margin. Retailer's view on RTE vs. RTC

2
successful editions done


Snapshots - edition 1 & 2

keynote speakers

Priya Karkera

Senior Manager – Lead Projects Nutrition Health and Wellness

Nestle India

Experienced in Nutrition, with super specialization in Pediatric Nutrition from Harvard Medical School (USA) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (USA). First Indian Dietitian to be trained in FODMAP Diet for IBS from Monash University, Australia. She holds Applied Business Analytics credentials from ISB Hyderabad.Ms. Priya has established herself in various fields such as a career in Education and teaching, Clinical Nutrition (with various Hospitals), and also worked as a Corporate Consultant for Employee wellness to ICICI Prudential, HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum), BPCL (Bharat Petroleum).

Has led large teams of Nutritionists and has been instrumental in developing the blueprint for Ask Nestle. At Nestle India, Priya is responsible for advancing Nutrition Health and Wellness around specific projects, and new growth platforms, and developing consumer-facing Health and Nutrition propositions.




Dr. chindi vasudevappa

vice chancellor

niftem

Dr. Chindi Vasudevappa is an astute professional with years of experience in research, administration, and teaching; responsible for the development of academic programs, different curriculums, and regulations in addition to preparing and delivering lectures being an assistant and associate professor; a leader and technically qualified fisheries proficient with adequate abilities to oversee, conserve and create diversified fisheries resources in the country for quality fish protein and food security; has the ability to conduct research independently or with a team; has a secured doctorate in the field of fisheries Science.

Achievements:Established Pilot Plant /Incubation facility for Fruit and Vegetable processing, Milk processing, Meat processing, ready-to-eat products, and bakery at NIFTEM.Awarded with International Sponsorship Award for Participation in the “Intensive Training Program on Application of quantitative genetics for Aquaculture, ICLARM, Manila, Philippines.





Sushil Teotia

Assistant Vp - Sales

Bry-Air (Asia)

Sushil Teotia has 21 years of consultative & solution selling experience across various industrial segments in India and neighbouring countries. He has extensive experience in the field of Strategic Planning & Management, Sales & Marketing, Profit Centre Operations (P&L), Business Development, Channel Management, Key Account Management and Business Unit Team Management.

In his previous roles and assignments, he has extensively worked in Compressed Air and Liquid Filtration Systems, Gas Generators, Air Purification Systems, Desiccant & Refrigerant Dryers, Bearings, Specialty Greases, Condition Monitoring Services & Systems, Maintenance Products & Solutions, Industrial Power Transmission Products, Asset Efficiency Optimization Services, Performance Based Contracts, IOT offerings for varied industries. He has worked with SKF India and Domnick Hunter India in the recent past.

He holds a Masters in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and B.E. (Mechanical) both from University of Pune.






Rouble Kataria

Senior Vice President

Haldiram’S Innovation and Training Centre

Rouble (Sukhija) Kataria is currently leading Innovations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain & Training at Haldirams Snacks Pvt. Ltd. as Sr. Vice President.

She is actively working on product-specific innovation projects, setting up the processes for strengthening Supply Chain for the group, excelling in the training structure, and setting up the R&D protocols. She has contributed to the industry for 26 years in Quality, R&D, and People Development with the recent addition of Supply Chain in her portfolio. She is also a Certified Trainer of:
• ISO
• HACCP
• Product Cutting & Evaluations










DR. O.P. CHAUHAN

SCIENTIST 'F'


DEFENCE FOOD RESEARCH LAB (DFRL)

Dr. O.P. Chauhan belongs to Defence Research Development Services (DRDS) under Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. He is currently working as Scientist ‘F’ and Head of Fruits and Vegetables Technology Division at Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, India. Dr. Chauhan holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Technology. He is Life Member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Nutrition Society of India and Indian Science Congress.

Dr. Om Prakash received honors includes Bioved Fellowship Award, Dr JS Pruthi Award, Best Postharvest Technology Innovation Award, Young Scientist Award, and Technology Group Award and many others. He is member of editorial board in many journals, and referee in various national and international journals. He is member of FAD 10 (Processed Fruits and Vegetables Products) Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India, and life member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India, and Nutrition Society of India, India.

Anurudh Khann


Multi Property Executive Chef


The Westin Delhi

Chef Anurudh Khanna is the Multi-Property Executive Chef for The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi & The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa.

He has over 22 years of experience and has worked with luxury hotels like The Shangri-La Bangalore, Hyatt Regency Delhi, The Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, The Park New Delhi and The Westin Pune. He brings with him vast knowledge and understanding of the evolving hospitality industry and food trends. He holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from The Institute of Hotel Management, Kufri Shimla.








Ankita Marwaha


Associate Director - Nutrition Science
India & Middle East


PepsiCo india holdings

Ankita Marwaha has been with PepsiCo India for eleven years and has over 22 years of experience in the FMCG segment.She has been associated with eminent companies like Unilever and Marico Ltd.

Ankita is responsible for leading PepsiCo’s agenda on Nutrition, Health and Wellness, driving research, advocacy and awareness programs in India & Middle East. Ankita’s role helps PepsiCo in moving into the area of work that has public health relevance particularly through transforming its core portfolio through sugar, sodium, saturated reduction & having Nutrition extensions and innovations.

She has been involved in clinical research in the area of Diabetes & Cholesterol Management & has both national & international published papers to her credit.





Dr. v. krishnakumar

Managing Director

giract

Dr. V. Krishnakumar B.Tech (Chem), MBA (IIM, Ahmedabad), Dipl. Computer Science, PhD in Management Science (University of Geneva). He is Managing Director of Giract, Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr. Krishnakumar is a Professional Member of the IFT and has chaired the Vitafoods Conference for many years. He is currently a jury member of the FI Global Innovation Awards Fi Europe as well as a judge in the NutraIngredients Awards 2022.

Dr. Krishna conducted a series of panel discussions involving senior professionals of the Indian food industry concerning communication to consumers regarding nutrition and health. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of PFNDAI publication.









Badrinath Raghavendran

fOUNDER, CEO

f1RST

Mr. Badrinath R has 25 plus years of experience in the food industry. Over the course of his career, he has undertaken extensive international market research for beverage & dairy industries. He has worked with US based Beverage Marketing Corporation; Aroq, Zenith International & Landell Mills, (now Canadean) in the UK. Since joining Giract’s team, Badri has been responsible for research in multiple ingredient areas. Badrinath R. is the Founder, CEO of F1rst, India.




Agenda

09:30 - 10:00
Registration

10:00 - 10:05
Inauguration

SMT. ANITA PRAVEEN, SECRETARY, MOFPI, GOV. OF INDIA
10:05 - 10:15
welcome address

BADRINATH RAGHAVENDRAN, CO-FOUNDER, F1RST

10:15 - 10:30
GOVERNMENT POLICIES/REGULATIONS

SMT. ANITA PRAVEEN, SECRETARY, MOFPI, GOV. OF INDIA
10:30 - 11:00
Potential for Processed Indian Traditional foods in a Changing Indian Food Market

DR.V.KRISHNAKUMAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GIRACT, GENEVA

11:00 - 11:30
TRADITIONAL FOODS AS SMART FOODS

ROUBLE KATARIA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HALDIRAM’S INNOVATION & TRAINING CENTRE

11:30 - 12:00
tea break / networking

12:00 - 12:30
THERMAL & NON-THERMAL PROCESSING/PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROCESSED FOODS

DR. O.P. CHAUHAN, SCIENTIST 'F',DEFENCE FOOD RESEARCH LAB

12:30 - 01:00
USAGE OF TRADITIONAL MILLETS IN FOOD PRODUCTS

PRIYA KARKERA,NUTRITION HEALTH & WELLNESS PROJECTS LEAD, NESTLE INDIA

01:00 - 01:30
LIFESTYLE CHOICES & AGEING PERCEPTION OF URBAN INDIANS POST COVID

ANKITA MARWAHA, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - NUTRITION SCIENCE, PEPSICO INDIA HOLDINGS

01:30 - 02:15
lunch & networking

02:15 - 02:45
Traditional foods comeback!

ANURUDH KHANNA, MULTI PROPERTY EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE WESTIN DELHI

02:45 - 03:15
Food industry - Academia collaboration leading to Innovations!

DR. CHINDI VASUDEVAPPA, VICE-CHANCELLOR, NIFTEM, DELHI

03:15 - 03:45
TEA BREAK / NETWORKING

03:45 - 04:15
PRESENTATION

SUSHIL TEOTIA, ASSISTANT VP - SALES, BRY-AIR (ASIA)
04:15 - 04:45
Presentation (TBD)

04:45 - 05:00
VOTE OF THANKS

F1RST

NOTE: It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organizers to alter the content and/or timing of the agenda.

Registration

what's the fee?

1. Domestic Delegates:
- 1 delegate INR 8850 (inclusive of 18%GST)
- 2 delegates INR 7670 (inclusive of 18%GST) - for each registrant
- 3 delegates INR 5900 (inclusive of 18%GST) - for each registrant

2. International: Per person - USD 185

3. Students:
- 1 student INR 7080 (inclusive of 18%GST)
- 2+ students from same college INR 4720 each (inclusive of 18%GST)

*Rate inclusive of registration, refreshments, lunch and proceedings


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Last date for registration: The registration will be closed on 17th NOVEMBER 2022 @ 6pm IST

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