# Global Food Pro (GFP)

> India's first dedicated B2B platform for the food processing and allied manufacturing sectors — exhibition and conference at BIEC Bengaluru, 13–15 May 2027.

## Event Overview

- **Name:** Global Food Pro 2027 (GFP 2027)
- **Type:** B2B Trade Exhibition + Conference
- **Dates:** 13–15 May 2027
- **Venue:** Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Tumkur Road, Bengaluru 562123, Karnataka, India
- **Organisers:** Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) and IMS Foundation
- **Website:** https://gfp-website.pages.dev/

## What GFP Covers

Global Food Pro brings together the full food industry ecosystem, from raw material suppliers to end-product manufacturers, machinery providers to packaging specialists. The event is structured around:

- **Exhibition:** 250+ exhibitors across 14 dedicated product verticals including Spices, Bakery, Beverages, Cold Chain, Packaging, Dehydration, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Labs & Testing, Import/Export, and more.
- **B2B Meetings:** Structured buyer-seller sessions, facilitated one-on-one meetings, and curated matchmaking for procurement decisions.
- **Conference:** Keynotes, panels, and roundtables from industry leaders, policymakers, and global experts on food manufacturing, processing, safety, and export.
- **International Participation:** Country pavilions, international delegations, and global buyers connecting India's food sector to world markets.

## Who Attends

- **Exhibitors & Brands:** Food processing companies, machinery OEMs, packaging suppliers, cold chain operators, raw material suppliers, ingredient companies.
- **Buyers & Procurement:** Retail chains, distributors, importers, hospitality procurement, institutional buyers, government procurement agencies.
- **Decision-Makers:** CEOs, directors, trade leaders, policy makers, and industry association heads.
- **International Participants:** Foreign buyers, international exhibitors, country delegations, and trade commissioners.

## Key Statistics

- 250+ Exhibitors
- 15,000+ Visitors expected
- 35+ Countries participating
- 14 Product Verticals

## Organisers

### Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB)
India's leading non-profit trade association supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs/MSMEs) across manufacturing. LUB champions the growth and competitiveness of India's MSME sector.

### IMS Foundation
Drives manufacturing excellence and industrial growth across India through transformative trade events and industry initiatives. Focused on enabling Indian manufacturers to compete globally.

## India's Food Industry Context

India's food processing sector is one of the largest in the world:
- $535 billion market by 2025-26
- 14% contribution to manufacturing GDP
- 13% of India's total exports
- 7.3 million food processing enterprises
- Growing at 8.3% annual CAGR

## Navigation

- [Home](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/)
- [About](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/about/)
- [Get Involved](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/get-involved/)
- [Conference](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/conference/)
- [Contact](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/contact/)

## Contact

To register your interest, exhibit, sponsor, or attend: visit the [Contact page](https://gfp-website.pages.dev/contact/).

Event dates: 13–15 May 2027
Venue: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Tumkur Road, Bengaluru 562123