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Co-powered by Reliance Smart Bazaar, this mega two-day mega congregation will unite the entire food business ecosystem — from food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, retailers, and HoReCa companies — through a packed agenda featuring a high-powered conference, zoned exhibitions, curated networking sessions, and prestigious industry awards.

Themed “Building a Palate for Partnerships,” this year’s edition emphasises the importance of collaboration and synergy in an industry navigating rapid transformation. With 3,000+ attendees, 500+ brands, 250+ industry experts, and 100+ exhibitors, the event will serve as the most comprehensive business platform for every segment of the food value chain. Immersive experiences await attendees at  India Food Forum 2025, including connections with 3000+ peers & partners, 200+ new products & brands, and conversations with India’s biggest food business gurus, including the event’s illustrious
Chairmen, Damodar Mall, CEO-Grocery, Reliance Retail, and Culinary Icon, Humanitarian, and Entrepreneur, Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

“In my calendar, India Food Forum days are synonymous with new possibilities and transformative partnerships. I look forward to reconnecting with many friends and partners at India Food Forum 2025,” said Mall, who will chair the Retail convention at the event.

Echoing his thought, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who will Chair the HoReCa segment at India Food Forum 2025, noted, “Food service is clearly one of India’s most dynamic sectors today. Indian restaurant concepts and entrepreneurs are achieving global recognition for their menu innovation, sustainable sourcing, and dining experiences. It’s an exciting time for me to take on the role of Chairman, HoReCa Convention at the prestigious India Food Forum 2025!”

They will be joined by an exceptional lineup of business leaders and innovators, including Sunil D’Souza, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consumer Products; Rohit Kapoor, CEO –
Food Marketplace, Swiggy; Rajneet Kohli, Executive Director – Foods, Hindustan Unilever Limited; Sagar J. Daryani, President, NRAI & Co-founder & CEO, Wow! Momo Foods; Hardeep Singh, CEO, 7-Eleven India; Ankit Patel, Managing Director & CEO, The Belgian Waffle Co.; Mithun Appaiah, CEO, Wow! Momo Foods; Tarak Bhattacharya, ED & CEO, Mad Over Donuts; Santosh Kumar, Chief Business Officer, FreshToHome; Deepa Hall, Sr Vice President – F&B Retail, Reliance Brands; Anurag Katriar, Founder & CMD, Indigo Hospitality; and Prashant Peres, Managing Director – South Asia, Kellanova.

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Siddharth Gupta is set to take over as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Britannia Industries Ltd, replacing Amit Doshi, who steps down on March 17, 2025.

Gupta, currently General Manager – Marketing, has been with Britannia since 2018, leading key biscuit categories. Before joining Britannia, he spent over a decade at Colgate-Palmolive India, managing major toothpaste brands and OTC products.

CEO Rajneet Kohli praised Doshi’s leadership, highlighting his role in brand equity, market expansion, and product innovation. Doshi’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in Britannia’s marketing evolution.

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Amit Doshi, Chief Marketing Officer of Britannia Industries, has resigned from his position, with his last working day set for March 17, 2025. He formally submitted his resignation on January 31, 2025.

Doshi, who previously led Britannia’s biscuits, crème wafers, and salty snacks division, played a key role in brand equity building, market share growth, and new product development.

Expressing gratitude for Doshi’s contributions, Rajneet Kohli, CEO and Executive Director of Britannia Industries, stated, “Amit’s leadership has been instrumental in redefining our marketing efforts and setting new industry benchmarks. He leaves a lasting legacy and will be greatly missed.”

Doshi started his career at Perfetti Van Melle as an area sales manager and later worked at Lenovo. In an earlier stint at Britannia, he spearheaded marketing and innovation efforts in the health category, managing brands like NutriChoice and Milk Bikis.

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