Progressive Grocer Magazine - December 2023

In this issue

December marks a significant moment for Progressive Grocer as its publishers the IMAGES Group convene the leaders of India’s Food Retail industry. The 16th edition of India Food Forum 2023 took place at The Westin Hotel in Mumbai from November 30th to December 1st.
In this special India Food Forum issue (pages 40- 84), we provide an overview of engaging panel discussions, keynotes from industry experts and market research leaders like Nielsen, some dazzling product launches, and other highlights. Like its past editions, the Forum this year yielded transformative insights poised to elevate food categories to new heights, boost category sales, and effectively tap into emerging trends. This edition of the India Food Forum showcased over 700 food brands, drew more than 3,000 attendees, featured 100+ exhibitors, and hosted 300+ industry experts. Notable highlights included an open-house interaction involving 200+ supermarket retailers from across India engaging with top executives and Modern Trade Heads from prominent food brands such as Patanjali, Dabur, Godrej Consumer Products, Parle, Marico, ITC, Mondelez, HUL, McCain Foods, Kellogg’s, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, P&G, Reckitt Benckiser, and many others.