As the sixth edition Processed Indian Traditional Foods (PITF) International Business Conference PITF-6 2025 comes to a successful close, F1rst extends its sincere appreciation to all attendees and contributors for making this event a remarkable success.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Krishna Methekar, Joint Director and Central Licensing Authority (Greater Mumbai) at FSSAI, for inaugurating the event and sharing his invaluable insights. We sincerely appreciate the support extended by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI).
Our sincere thanks to our partners and sponsors: Kellanova (Breakfast Partner), Marico Limited (Nutrition Partner), Institute Of Chemical Technology (Knowledge Partner) and our Media Partners FNB News, Food infotech, Bakery Biz for` their contributions and collaboration.
Eight expert speakers enriched the dialogue with high-impact insights:
- Dr. Ankita Marwaha (PepsiCo India) – on science-driven pathways to tackle malnutrition
- Dr. Priya Karkera (Danone India) – on strategies to address widespread iron deficiency
- Dr. Vidyashankar Satyakumar (AWL Agri Business Ltd.) – on advancing India’s food R&D ecosystem
- Mahendra Barve (ITC Ltd.) – on reinventing confectionery for the health-conscious consumer
- Swarn Singh (Kellanova) – on the relevance of ancient Indian food logic in modern nutrition
- Vivek Arora (ATNi) – on strengthening food systems to improve nutrition outcomes
- Monojit Indra (TechnoServe) – on scaling fortified traditional foods through partnerships
- Arun Om Lal (NIFTEM-K) – on the transformative role of nutraceuticals in wellness-driven foods
Heartiest congratulations to our PITF Award winners - Marico for "Most Innovative Product of the Year" and Kapiva for "Most Nutritional Product of the Year." Your contributions continue to inspire progress in India's traditional food landscape.
Finally, we thank all attendees including industry colleagues and students for their enthusiastic participation, making the conference a resounding success. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to PITF-7 in 2026, Bengaluru!