Food and Drink Processing Expo

What Food and Drink Processing Expo does

Food and Drink Processing Expo (FDP Expo), organized by Synergy Exposures & Events India Pvt. Ltd. and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a B2B trade fair and exhibition platform serving India's food processing, dairy, packaging, bakery, and HoReCa sectors. The company's core product is a recurring annual exhibition held at CODISSIA in Coimbatore, with a planned expansion to a second annual show at BIEC in Bengaluru beginning April 2027. The platform is structured around five co-located vertical expos — India Food Pack Expo, India Dairy Processing Expo, Food Confluence, Bakers Technology Fair, and India HoReCa Expo — designed to consolidate fragmented sourcing demand into a single venue experience. Expected footfall is 30,000+ visitors in Coimbatore and 15,000+ in Bengaluru, across a combined ~30,000 sqm of exhibition space.

The underlying operating model is event-driven: FDP Expo does not produce proprietary technology or hold a software platform, but rather orchestrates venue logistics, exhibitor sales, sponsorship packaging, and on-site programming. Revenue is generated primarily through built-up stall rentals (INR 7,500/sqm at Coimbatore, INR 10,000/sqm at Bengaluru), tiered sponsorships, paid participation in the Food & Beverage Synergy Summit 2026 (a startup/innovation track), and FICSI-certified training workshops that extend monetization beyond the exhibition window. The organization operates with a lean team of six employees and relies on a partner ecosystem that includes MOFPI (Government of India), AFSTI, IEIA, ICC, MCMA, KASSIA, and FICSI for institutional credibility, industry reach, and skills-certification content.

Go-to-market is relationship-led B2B sales targeting OEMs, machinery vendors, ingredient suppliers, packaging companies, and food-tech startups across South India, with general management led by Savitha Srinivasan. The company's strategic direction is regional consolidation rather than national or international expansion, with no disclosed acquisitions, funding rounds, or AI/ML technology layer.

Name

Food and Drink Processing Expo

Legal name

Synergy Exposures & Events India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://fdpexpo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Food and Drink Processing Expo (FDP Expo) is a Chennai-headquartered B2B trade fair organizer serving India's food processing, dairy, packaging, bakery, and HoReCa sectors, operating annual exhibitions in Coimbatore and Bengaluru with five co-located vertical expos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Fair and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer & Public Shows (B2C) Organizers (THAHABAC)

Keywords

• Trade fair services
• Food processing expo
• Packaging exhibition
• Dairy technology expo
• Business matchmaking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Rentals: Revenue generated from renting exhibition space to food processing, packaging, and dairy technology companies. Pricing varies by location (Bengaluru vs Coimbatore), booth type (built-up stall vs bare space), and size.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities including Gold Partner, VIP Lounge Partner, and other sponsorship tiers that provide brand visibility and promotional benefits.
3. Food Synergy Forum Participation: Startup pavilion and pitch stage fees for Food & Beverage Synergy Summit participants, including shared table space and exclusive booth options.
4. Certified Workshop Training: Food safety and compliance training programs including FSSAI Schedule IV fundamentals, internal audit courses, and licensing/labeling workshops with per-course and combo pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FDP Expo is a B2B trade fair and exhibition platform for the food processing, dairy, and packaging industries. It provides physical exhibition booth rentals at venues in Coimbatore and Bengaluru, co-located concurrent expos (India Food Pack Expo, India Dairy Processing Expo, Food Confluence, Bakers Technology Fair, India HoReCa Expo), business matchmaking services, the Food & Beverage Synergy Summit for startups, and FICSI-certified FSSAI food safety training workshops.

Product overview

Food & Drink Processing Expo (FDP Expo) is a trade fair and event platform organized by Synergy Exposures & Events India Pvt. Ltd. The core offering is the FDP Expo event, which serves as India's Most Comprehensive Food & Drink Technology Expo. The portfolio includes multiple co-located specialized expos (India Food Pack Expo, India Dairy Processing Expo, Food Confluence, Bakers Technology Fair, India HoReCa Expo), supplemented by the Food & Beverage Synergy Summit 2026 startup program, Business Matchmaking service, and Certified Workshops training programs. The expo covers processing technology, packaging, refrigeration/cold chain, safety/quality management, and dairy technology across key focus sectors including confectionery, marine products, meat & poultry, beverages, dairy, spices, and snacks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food & Beverage Synergy Summit 2026: A high-impact business platform created to empower emerging and growth-stage Food & Beverage start-ups in their journey toward scalability and success.
• India Food Pack Expo
• India Dairy Processing Expo

Products and services

• Food & Drink Processing Expo (FDP Expo) India's premier B2B trade fair for food processing, filling, and packaging technology. Held annually at Coimbatore and Bengaluru venues, it brings together exhibitors and buyers across 16 key food industry sectors for networking, product launches, and B2B meetings.
• India Food Pack Expo Concurrent expo covering packaging raw materials, machinery, blister/skin/vacuum packaging machines, filling machines, form-fill-seal machines, AI and robotics, printing/coding/labeling equipment, and environmental safety/recycling solutions for the food packaging industry.
• India Dairy Processing Expo Concurrent expo focused on dairy processing equipment including ghee making machines, milk storage tanks, pasteurizers, UHT equipment, butter and cheese machines, cold chain solutions, and dairy ERP software for dairy processors and equipment manufacturers.
• Food & Beverage Synergy Summit 2026 Startup-focused summit with pitch stage, panel discussions, mentorship dialogues, and networking for emerging food and beverage startups. Includes startup pavilion with shared table space (INR 20,000+GST) and exclusive booth options (INR 40,000+GST). Knowledge Partner: AFSTI.
• Business Matchmaking Service B2B meeting service connecting exhibitors with buyers and industry leaders through pre-scheduled meetings. Supports selection by product categories including Processing Technology, Packaging Technology, Safety/Quality Management, Allied Solutions, Operating Materials, Refrigeration/Cold Chain, and Conveying/Transport/Storage.
• Certified Workshops (FICSI FSSAI Training) Food safety and compliance training programs conducted by FICSI including Fundamentals of FSSAI Schedule IV (INR 1,499), Fundamentals of Internal Audit (INR 1,499), and Certificate Course in Licensing, Registration, Labelling and Packaging (INR 1,499). Combo offer at INR 3,999 with Skill India Certification.
• Food Confluence Concurrent food industry expo co-located with FDP Expo focusing on broader food industry trends and networking opportunities.
• Bakers Technology Fair Concurrent bakery and confectionery technology fair co-located with FDP Expo covering bakery technology, confectionery equipment, and sweet processing machinery.
• India HoReCa Expo Hotel, Restaurant and Café equipment expo co-located with FDP Expo serving the hospitality sector with foodservice equipment focus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ combined B2B visitors across Coimbatore and Bengaluru events
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baker Technology FaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Co-located concurrent expo at FDP events covering bakery technology, confectionery equipment, and sweet processing machinery. Shares exhibitor base and cross-promotes to aligned visitor segments.
• India HoReCa ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Co-located hotel and restaurant equipment expo serving the hospitality sector. Complements food processing expo with foodservice equipment focus.
• Dairy Processing ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Co-located expo dedicated to dairy processing technology, equipment, and solutions. Draws dairy industry professionals as visitors and exhibitors.
• India Food Pack ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Co-located packaging industry expo covering food packaging machinery, materials, and solutions. Cross-promotes with food manufacturing attendees.
• Food ConfluenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Co-located food industry event creating comprehensive industry gathering. Attracts additional visitors and networking opportunities.
• AdisilminorOthersGold Partner of FDP Expo providing financial or in-kind sponsorship support for the event.
• ChefmateminorOthersVIP Lounge Partner providing hospitality and branding support during the expo.
• Sam MachineryminorOthersVIP Lounge Partner providing hospitality and branding support during the expo.
• AFSTI (Association for Food Scientists and Technologists of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Partner for Food & Beverage Synergy Summit 2026. Provides industry expertise, advisory committee members, and mentorship for startup forum participants.
• IEIA (Indian Exhibition Industry Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and networking within exhibition industry.
• ICC (International Convention Centre)minorOthersMember organization supporting exhibition and event industry standards.
• MOFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries)coreOthersGovernment ministry supporting food processing sector. Provides institutional backing and may offer schemes for participant companies.
• MCMA (Machinery & Equipment Contract Manufacturers Association)minorOthersIndustry association providing support and endorsement for the expo.
• KASSIA (Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association)minorOthersRegional industry association supporting small scale industries participation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets India: Operates FoodEx India, ProPak India, and Food Hospitality World — the largest global exhibition organizer running competing B2B food and packaging trade fairs across major Indian metros with deeper marketing budgets and longer-tenured exhibitor relationships.
• Koelnmesse: German trade fair organizer running Anuga FoodTec India, directly addressing food processing and packaging technology buyers — comparable in category but with significantly larger global brand and exhibitor pull.
• Messe Frankfurt India: Operates food, beverage, and hospitality expos in India including FHA-related events — comparable as an established trade fair organizer with broader international exhibitor base and venue footprint.
• Messe Düsseldorf India: German organizer of ProWein, drupa, and packaging-focused trade fairs — comparable in event-driven B2B model with deeper capital and international exhibitor access in the food/beverage/packaging verticals.

Regional players

• Gulfood (Dubai World Trade Centre): World's largest annual food and beverage trade fair serving Middle East, Africa, and South Asia — comparable in food-industry B2B matchmaking model but operating in a different geography and at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hyve Group (formerly ITE Group): UK-listed trade fair organizer focused on emerging markets including India, running multiple B2B vertical events — most directly comparable in operating model, customer profile (regional industry buyers), and event-led revenue mix.
• India Food Forum: Annual B2B food retail and HoReCa forum organized by Images Group — directly comparable in serving food manufacturers, retailers, and hospitality buyers, with similar matchmaking and conference programming.
• ProPak India: Specialized packaging and processing trade fair for the food and beverage industry — directly overlaps with India Food Pack Expo, sharing both exhibitor and visitor target segments in food processing and packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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