On March 3,2020, A 5-day-long 35th edition of the International Food and Hospitality fair ‘AAHAR 2020’ has commenced in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. This fair has been specially focused on promoting the agriculture-community as well as tourism sectors especially hospitality companies.Key Points:
i.The fair, open for business visitors from 10 am to 6 pm, is being jointly organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in partnership with the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and several apex industry associations.
ii.It saw the participation over 750 people from India and from countries like Hong Kong, Israel, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, UK (United Kingdom), UAE(United Arab Emirates) etc.
iii.At this much awaited international food and hospitality fair in Asia, visitors got a chance to interact with world-class food traditions including a all kinds of food products, machinery, hospitality, Food and Beverage Equipment and Decoration items, and Confectionery items.
About India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO):
Headquarters– New Delhi
Chairman– LC Goyal