Coherent Market Insights to moderate two expert panels at ProFood India 2026

Coherent Market Insights will join ProFood India 2026 as Knowledge Partner and moderate two panel discussions at the Mumbai expo on Oct. 28-30, 2026. The sessions will focus on equipment modernization and innovation in India’s food processing sector.

Why it matters: - ProFood India 2026 is bringing together food processing, packaging and beverage technology in one venue, giving industry players a forum to compare modernization priorities and investment hurdles. - The two panels will focus on the operational changes, technology adoption and policy support shaping India’s food processing sector. - The discussions may help manufacturers weigh automation, efficiency and traceability investments against cost and integration challenges.

What happened: - Coherent Market Insights announced that it has joined ProFood India 2026 as Knowledge Partner. - Mr. Mohit Shrivastava, AVP – Research & Consulting at Coherent Market Insights, will moderate both panel discussions. - ProFood India 2026 runs from Oct. 28 to 30, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO) in Mumbai. - ProFood India Expo is organized by Messe Muenchen India and is co-located with drinktec India and PackMach Asia Expo. - The expo conference is scheduled for Oct. 28-29 and carries the theme: “Building manufacturing excellence capabilities in Indian food processing operations.”

The details: - Panel 1 is titled “Road Ahead for Equipment Modernization of Indian Snack Manufacturers’ Operations.” - Panel 1 is set for Oct. 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. - Panel 1 will examine the evolution of India’s fried savoury and snack market and the challenges producers face in adopting modern processing technologies. - Panel 1 will cover intelligent and continuous processing systems, energy efficiency, sustainability, and food safety and quality. - Panelists for Panel 1 are Shubham Choubey of M.O.M Meal of the Moment, Shashank Joshi of 360Foodsolutions, and Gautam Agicha of Gourmax Foods LLP. - Panel 2 is titled “Role of Innovation in Sparking Growth of Indian Food Processing Industry.” - Panel 2 is scheduled for Oct. 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. - Panel 2 will look at how family-run SME food processors approach technology investment. - Panel 2 will cover predictive technologies, data science, sensors, simulation and geospatial analytics. - Panel 2 will also address costs, return on investment, skilled workforce constraints, cybersecurity and integration with legacy machinery. - Panel 2 will examine benefits including traceability, food safety and waste reduction, along with government policies and incentives. - Panelists for Panel 2 are Dr. Anurag Mishra of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd., Preeti Deshmukh of Food Nest, and Shrikant Choudharry of Indovela Pure. - Professionals attending ProFood India 2026 are invited to attend both sessions.

Between the lines: - Coherent Market Insights is using the Knowledge Partner role to position itself at the center of conversations about operational efficiency and technology adoption in food processing. - The panel topics suggest the industry is balancing modernization goals with practical barriers such as capital costs, legacy equipment and cybersecurity. - The inclusion of government incentives and SME technology decisions points to a broader policy-and-investment conversation, not just a technical one.

What's next: - The panels will take place during the expo conference on Oct. 28 and 29, 2026. - Attendees are expected to discuss technologies and strategies affecting India’s food processing industry during the two sessions. - Coherent Market Insights also listed its corporate presence on social platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

The bottom line: - Coherent Market Insights is embedding itself in a major industry expo as a moderator and knowledge partner, with the agenda centered on how India’s food processors modernize operations without losing sight of cost, safety and scale.