e4m B2B Special: Food processing publications – providing food for thought
India is the world’s second largest producer of food after China and has the potential of becoming the largest in the food and agricultural sector. Thus, there is huge opportunity for large investments in food and food processing technologies. This has paved the way for new print publications to take root here, besides opening new arenas of growth.

India is the world’s second largest producer of food after China and has the potential of becoming the largest in the food and agricultural sector. The total food production in India is likely to double in the next 10 years and there is an opportunity for large investments in food and food processing technologies, skills and equipment, especially in areas of canning, dairy and food processing, specialty processing, packaging, frozen food/refrigeration and thermo processing, fruits and vegetables, fisheries, milk and milk products, meat and poultry, packaged/ convenience foods, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks and grains.
Even American entrepreneur Warren Buffet, when asked on CNN regarding where he would like to invest next, had said he would like to invest in India’s food processing sector.
This has paved the way for new print publications to take root here, besides opening new arenas of growth for the already existing publications in the industry. The Indian publications are active on three different fronts – print, Web and industry events. exchange4media takes an in-depth look at the current space and the players who are playing a key role in its growth.
Print players
‘Times Food Processing Journal’ is a useful source of information for providers and users of the food processing technology. The magazine covers issues in processing and preservation of various food items like oilseeds, breakfast foods, beverages, marine foods and fruits/vegetables processing industry.
‘Modern Food Processing’ is a bi-monthly magazine that attempts and succeeds in covering business management issues, key technologies, and the latest manufacturing trends in the Indian and international food processing industry. It provides a comprehensive and updated insight into the world of food processing machinery and materials by virtue of in-depth editorial content.
‘Processed Food Industry’ is another monthly trade magazine, which is in its 11th year of publication. Over this period, the magazine has succeeded in establishing itself as a spokesperson for the processed food industry. Its presence is also witnessed in all the connected events, exhibitions and seminars.
‘Beverage & Food World’ is a leading processed food industry journal that covers the processed foods and beverages industries in India. The journal purveys information on processed food and beverage products and processes manufactured in India.
‘Business Star’, a monthly magazine, gives comprehensive information on exports and imports, processed foods, agri-commodities, national and international trade fairs/ exhibitions, overseas buyers’ enquiries, company profiles, government notifications, joint ventures/ tech transfers, etc.
Web masters Internet portals are the other genre of media in food processing publishing fraternity, considered a marketplace providing a common meeting point for all stakeholders of the industry.
Besides numerous print publications, the food processing sector is also very active in cyberspace. The key print players have their presence in portals as well and some key players include www.ibef.org, Indian Food Industry.Net, rncos.com, and foodproductiondaily.com.
Ibef.org is a resource centre for global investors, international policy-makers and world media seeking updated, accurate and comprehensive information on the Indian economy, states and sectors. IBEF regularly tracks government announcements in policy, foreign investment, macroeconomic indicators and business trends.
FoodProductionDaily.com is a daily updated online news service available as a free-access website and provides daily and weekly newsletters to subscribers. The service seeks out news stories and data of value to decision-makers in food and beverage development in Europe.
Indian Food Industry.Net, too, provides all information related to the Indian food processing industry.
Industry Events
To enhance the business, the industry organises a number of events, trade shows, conferences and throughout the year.
A quick look at some of the events in 2009:
The Future
According to Manas Bastia, Editor, Modern Food Processing, “The food processing industry in a fast emerging economy and holds huge growth prospects. Given the present global scenario, this may experience a momentary slide in growth rate, but the mid- to long-term projection seems to be nice and healthy, which will be primarily driven by domestic demand as well as India’s growing stature as a key manufacturing and outsourcing hub for the whole world.”
He further said, “In fact, the response from the industry was so good that ‘Modern Food Processing’ became a monthly (from bi-monthly) within just two years of its launch. Also, the growth has been quite wholesome in terms of both quality and quantity of content, reach, response and, of course, revenue.”
The size of the food processing industry in India is estimated at Rs 3,150 billion ($70 billion), which is likely to grow at over 10 per cent, on the basis of an expected GDP growth rate of 6-8 per cent per annum. “With the food processing industry in India growing at 13.7 per cent annually, India is set to be become the food factory of the world,” Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Subodh Kant Sahai, has stated at a press meet recently.
(With additional inputs from Haresh Kumar)
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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