3^rd - 5^th February 2011 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

TASTE is the international exhibition dedicated entirely to the food, drink and hospitality sectors. The event brings together the country's entire community of importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers, along with noteworthy large-scale buyers including hotels, airlines, restaurants and bars. It is the single most important platform for the international and Indian manufacturers, producers, exporters and marketers in the food, drink and hospitality industries to firmly establish themselves in the ripe Indian market.

About TASTE

Informa India and Promeeting (France) are pleased to announce the next edition of TASTE on 3^rd - 5^th February 2011 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

Packed with innovation, the event brings together the country's entire community of importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, along with noteworthy large-scale buyers including hotels, airlines, restaurants and bar owners.

"Our company provides the best import of wine accessory products from the world. TASTE is important for us to inform all visitors that we deal with a full-line of necessary wine accessory items for all wine lovers to enjoy the wine better"

- Tomo Kobori, Exhibitor at TASTE 2010
Abhijit Impex is participating at TASTE because "the professionally managed ‘Unveiling TASTE’ event gave us an idea of how TASTE 2010 would be. Usually movies are watched after viewers appreciate the trailers. Also, the well defined Marketing Plan made it easy for us to decide and to add to it we got co-operation and personalised treatment from the TASTE Team"

India among the leaders in the food sector

India is the world's 2^nd largest producer of food next to China, and has the potential of being the biggest within the food and agricultural sector. With India’s food production likely to double in the next decade, there is an opportunity for large investments in food and food processing technologies
France announces country partnership with TASTE 2010

In a major marketing move to enhance the display of French products at India’s most important B2B trade show for the food and drink industry, TASTE and SOPEXA have announced
UAE is looking for a piece of India's $360 billion retail pie

UAE-based retailers are looking at investment opportunities in the Indian retail sector - a $360 billion business currently dominated by small-scale traders and retail shops.
Spanish showcase of food, wines and hospitality at TASTE 2010

Events marketing and publishing leaders for the Spanish food and drink industry, WINE SIDE is proud to present the best of Spain at TASTE.
The Indian beverage industry- A large untapped market

A majority of urban and suburban Indians consume non-alcoholic store-bought beverages 'less than once a day', suggesting a large untapped market potential.
TASTE 2010 displays fine foods, fine wines and more from Italy

Around thirty Italian companies from the key export regions of Italy will take part at TASTE as part of the biggest display of Italian products India has seen so far.
Cinnabon aims for 150 outlets in 10 years

Wadhawan Hospitality, the F&B arm of Mumbai based Wadhawan Enterprise, recently launched its first Cinnabon outlet in New Delhi.
South Africa pushes for a larger advantage

The percentage of wines from South Africa consumed in India is on a dramatic rise. On that note, TASTE is proud to welcome Wines of South Africa (WOSA)
Maharashtra slashes Duty on Imported wines

As announced by delWine earlier, the notification has come today that the excise duties have been slashed with immediate effect.
Australia takes a slice of the action at TASTE

Australian dairy, confectionery, wines, food and drink that will add value to the Indian shoppers basket will be on display over the three days of TASTE...Read more The Australian group is being organised by EXPORT SOLUTIONS Pty leaders in the field of trade show and export consultation.
India- A veritable commercial goldmine

India is without doubt one of the most promising markets for the international food manufacturing and retailing sector, in the short, medium and long term.
Austrian Wine Marketing board confirms presence at TASTE

The AWMB supports and co-ordinates the efforts of the Austrian wine industry to maintain quality and sales through marketing activities
Wal-Mart continues to remain bullish on India

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer and largest employer, which garners annual revenues of $404 billion and employee strength of 2.1 million persons worldwide, has set up a retail joint venture in India.
Hotels push again for Infrastructure Status

The tourism industry continues to lobby hard with the finance ministry, seeking infrastructure status for hotels, tax sops for restaurants and a uniform road tax on tourist vehicles in the next budget.
TASTE announces Open Day on 15^th September

Unveiling TASTE was an exclusive evening for key buyers, exhibitors and media wishing to learn more about TASTE and the activities running alongside the trade show.
Massive potential to be tapped in Indian soft drinks market

Much has been written about the rapidly developing alcoholic drinks market in India. But the potential in the comparatively undeveloped packaged soft drinks market is nothing short of immense.
UB to invest Rs 500 crore for brewery capacity increase

United Breweries (UB) is planning to expand its brewery capacity for an investment of Rs 500 crore. The company plans to set up two greenfield plants in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh as well as expand existing capacity at other locations.
The finest of French hospitality at the India International Hospitality Fair

TASTE is proud to partner with UBIFRANCE (a French government export institution) who recently announced their plan to bring the best of French hospitality products from the food service and glassware segments to the hospitality sector at TASTE.
India Top Destination for Retail

India still continues to be a strong preferred destination as a retail market and has reclaimed the top position amongst 30 countries in the results of the 8th Annual Global Retail Development Index
Cadbury eyes Indian growth

Cadbury has indicated that it will pursue growth in the Indian chocolate market, with plans to make the country a regional cocoa centre.
Flavours of the far east add to TASTE

In 2008, Taiwanese exports to India grew at a rate of 28.41% to reach US$ 3 billion. TASTE adds a touch of the exotic as Taiwan comes on board to participate in the event.
Britannia Sees Gulf Region as Springboard to Sales in Africa

Indian biscuit maker Britannia Industries Limited, which recently acquired a major production facility in Oman, has assigned a key role to the Gulf region in its future growth strategy
Indian Railways to set up Budget Hotels

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp, IRCTC, has been asked by the railway Ministry to set up budget hotels in the major stations of the country, directly or through a public-private partnership route.
Around the world of wine at TASTE

India International Wine Fair (IIWF) is proud to announce the presence of group participation from almost every wine producing region in the world creating a buzz around the event in the Indian and international trade sectors.
Retailers kick growth plans into action

With confidence creeping back into the market place and rentals down up to 50 per cent, large retailers are back to drawing up aggressive growth plans.
Luxe Worldwide gets its first member hotel in West Bengal

Luxe Worldwide Hotels, which recently launched in India, has got its first member hotel- West Bengal based - The Vedic Village.
Look who's visiting TASTE

Key decision makers, trendsetters, experts in their respective fields - these are a few phrases that describe the calibre of people visiting TASTE.
Bharti Retail to open 70 stores

Bharti plans to have seventy small and five or six mid-sized retail stores by the end of the current financial year, announced recently.
FDI off India's menu but rural push will help retailers

The world's top food retailers may not have got the news they were looking for when India's new government published its first annual budget.
United Breweries expands foothold in Tamil Nadu

United Breweries is to gain brewing operations in the key Indian state of Tamil Nadu, via a proposed merger deal between sister company.
India carries on regardless

Looking at the United Spirits first quarter sales figures today (30 July), you could be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss over.
Relax FDI on food retail, says government report

India should end the ban on foreign companies being able to own and open food retail stores in the country; a key government report has said.
InBev India to control Budweiser operations

InBev India International is to take full control the operations of Budweiser beer in the country, following InBev's acquisition of Anheuser-Busch last year for $52bn.
Organised retail to double in five years

Due to the rapid growth of the retail sector in India since the 1990s, the future of the $372 billion retail industry is set to double in just five years.
Hypermarkets Expanding Faster with Lower Rents

After being hit by the recession for a while, the things seem to be looking up in India again with large retailers like Future Group, Aditya Birla Retail, Reliance Retail, Tata's Trent, RPG group's Spencer's.