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FoodTech Kerala 2026

Food Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition in Kochi

Oct 9 – 11, 2026

Food-industry professional audience

JN Stadium, Kochi, India

200+ industry stalls promoted

🎫 Event Snapshot

HOURS

Daily: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

VISITORS

Processors, traders, retailers and food-chain professionals

Oct 9 – 11, 2026

DATES

EXHIBITORS

ADULT TICKET

COUNTRIES

200+ industry stalls

Professional visitor registration required; check the official registration page for current access conditions and any applicable fee.

Indian and international technology suppliers

Who Should Attend

Food Processors in Kerala & South India

Manufacturers can source machinery for regional food categories, beverages, dairy and value-added agricultural products.

Dairy & Beverage Producers

Compare processing, filling, chilling and hygiene technologies for milk, dairy products, juices and beverages.

Packaging & Cold Chain Teams

Technical buyers should focus on shelf-life, refrigeration, cold storage and packaging solutions suited to tropical supply chains.

Entrepreneurs & SME Manufacturers

Smaller processors can identify scalable equipment and suppliers appropriate for regional production rather than oversized industrial lines.

Top Reasons to Attend

1

Regional Manufacturing Relevance

FoodTech Kerala is the state's dedicated food-processing and packaging trade exhibition, now in its 17th edition, with a strong focus on practical technology for processors and food businesses in Kerala and South India.

2

SME-Friendly Sourcing

The event is relevant to SMEs because its sectors include food processing, dairy, beverage, refrigeration, packaging, post-harvest technology, rice and grain machinery, ingredients and quality certification.

3

Cold-Chain Problem Solving

Cold rooms, refrigeration and cold-chain solutions are especially relevant in Kerala's climate and for dairy, seafood, beverage and processed-food businesses that depend on temperature control.

4

Local Supplier Access

Because the show is organized in Kochi and targeted at the regional food chain, buyers can discuss installation, service, spare parts and supplier support in a local operating context.

5

Value-Addition Opportunities

Processors can use the show to identify ways to move from raw agricultural products into packaged, processed or higher-value products through machinery, packaging, refrigeration and quality systems.

What You'll See & Do

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Food Processing Equipment

Compare processing machinery by product type, batch size, throughput, cleaning, energy use, operator requirements and the availability of service and spare parts in South India.

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Packaging Technology

Packaging buyers should examine filling, sealing, labeling and pack formats together with material costs, shelf-life needs, minimum orders and compatibility with existing equipment.

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Refrigeration & Cold Chain

Cold-room, refrigeration and cold-chain suppliers should be evaluated by temperature range, energy use, monitoring, maintenance and suitability for dairy, beverages, seafood and other perishable products.

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Ingredients & Quality Control

Ingredient and quality-control suppliers can help processors improve formulation, consistency, food safety, testing and certification as businesses move into organized retail or wider distribution.

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Post-Harvest & Agri Processing

Post-harvest and agri-processing technology is relevant to businesses trying to reduce losses and convert regional crops into more stable, transportable and higher-value products.

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Agri-Business, Start-ups & Food Services

The show also covers agri-business, food-sector franchising and start-up opportunities, useful for entrepreneurs looking beyond machinery toward business models, distribution and market entry.

🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?

Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.

✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive

✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform

✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends

✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free

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💼 Attending as a Business Professional?

Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.

✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register

✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show

✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located

✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry

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Getting to Kochi

For FoodTech Kerala, plan arrival through Cochin International Airport and onward travel to JN Stadium, Kochi, India. Choose accommodation based on event-week availability and actual door-to-door travel time, not city-centre distance alone.

✈️ Flights to Kochi — Skyscanner

Cochin International Airport is the primary flight gateway used for this Kochi trip. The flight link opens a destination-specific Skyscanner page; compare schedules as well as fare so arrival and departure work with FoodTech Kerala's programme.

🚖 Airport to venue directions

FoodTech Kerala takes place at JN Stadium, Kochi, India. The directions link maps the journey from Cochin International Airport to the venue so visitors can compare road and public-transport options before arrival.

​Where to Stay

Accommodation options for FoodTech Kerala in Kochi. Compare event-week availability, cancellation terms and transport time to JN Stadium, Kochi, India.

Radisson Blu Kochi

Radisson Blu Kochi is listed as an accommodation option for FoodTech Kerala. Compare its event-week rate and door-to-door travel time to JN Stadium, Kochi, India before booking.

ibis Kochi City Centre

ibis Kochi City Centre can be compared with the other Kochi options for FoodTech Kerala, especially on venue access, event-week availability and total stay cost.

Holiday Inn Cochin

Holiday Inn Cochin is another option for visitors to FoodTech Kerala in Kochi. Check the current route to JN Stadium, Kochi, India and cancellation terms for the event dates.

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty is the fourth listed stay option for FoodTech Kerala. Verify current travel time to JN Stadium, Kochi, India and the rate for your exact event dates.

Tools & Services for Attendees

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

🛂 India Visa & Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for India depend on passport and travel purpose. Check the rules for a business trip to FoodTech Kerala before buying non-refundable travel; the linked page is specific to India.

🏥 Travel Medical Insurance — SafetyWing

For travel to India for FoodTech Kerala, review medical limits, trip-interruption terms and exclusions that could matter to a business traveller carrying work equipment or samples.

📶 India eSIM — Airalo

The linked India eSIM page can be used for maps, transport, exhibitor directories, messaging and meeting coordination during FoodTech Kerala in Kochi.

Post-Event CRM & Lead Management

🏗️ FoodTech Kerala — Official Exhibitor Services

If you are exhibiting at FoodTech Kerala, use the organiser's official site for stand rules, approved contractors, technical deadlines, freight access and exhibitor-service instructions. This avoids relying on an unrelated generic stand-builder recommendation.

📦 DHL Global Forwarding — Samples & Freight

For FoodTech Kerala, DHL Global Forwarding can be relevant when samples, ingredients, packaged products or temperature-sensitive commercial materials need international freight handling. Check customs, food or plant-health requirements before shipping anything to the show.

🗣️ Fiverr Pro — Translation & Event Materials

Find vetted professionals for translation, brochures, presentations and multilingual sales materials.

🗂️ monday.com — Trade Show Project Management

Coordinate meetings, logistics, travel, booth tasks and follow-up in one workspace.

POST-EVENT CRM & LEAD MANAGEMENT

🏭 Odoo Manufacturing — Production & MRP

Odoo Manufacturing is relevant to processors and manufacturers visiting FoodTech Kerala for equipment, packaging or production projects. It can be used to model bills of materials, work orders, inventory and production planning when new machinery or product lines from the show are taken into implementation.

📈 Pipedrive — Trade Show Lead Follow-Up

Use Pipedrive after FoodTech Kerala to assign owners to serious contacts, record the opportunity discussed at the show, schedule next actions and separate active commercial leads from casual booth conversations.

BUSINESS CARDS

📇 Blinq — Digital Business Card

Blinq can be useful at FoodTech Kerala for sharing contact details by QR code or phone without relying only on printed cards. Add your company, role and relevant product or sourcing focus so new contacts immediately know why they met you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When is FoodTech Kerala 2026?


October 9 to 11, 2026 in Kochi, Kerala.


2. What sectors are covered?


Food processing, packaging, dairy, beverages, cold storage, ingredients, agri-business, post-harvest technology, grain machinery, QC and certification.


3. Who should attend?


Food processors, manufacturers, packaging companies, retailers, traders, technology suppliers, dairy businesses and agro-processing startups.

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