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FHW MUMBAI 2018 REVIEW

Aplatform to bankupon

Food Hospitality World (FHW) Mumbai 2018 remarked itself as a leading platform for industry
development, knowledge hub and a promising stage for young talents; the event has been
recognised by Maharashtra government as strategically important for its tourism initiatives

By Mohit Rathod

The 33rd editionof Food Hospi- consul general and trade com- acts as a catalyst for HPMF's Panchamia added, "There's a
tality World (FHW), held at MM- missioner of New Zealand in growth." need for the industry to evolve
RDA Grounds, BKC, Mumbai India; Neerav Panchamia, pres- A unique highlight this year and upgrade and this is the per-
witnessed renewed commit- ident, Poona Hoteliers Associ- was the WICA's fifth Annual fect platform. There are great
ment from the hospitality indus- ation; Partha Chatterjee, presi- Chef's Connect, which was held seminars here that help us
try for its growth. FHW Mumbai dent, Skal Mumbai; Arun for the first time alongside the learn and explore the latest in-
2018, held from January 18 to 20, Kumar Singh, principal, IHM trade show. Chef’s Connect is a dustry developments."
saw the presence of Jaykumar Mumbai, Mohan Deshpande, congregation of top notch three, Like each year, key confer-
Rawal, minister for tourism and chairman, Hospitality Purchas- four and five star hotel's head ences at the trade show in-
employment guarantee scheme, ing Managers Forum (HPMF), chefs, food bloggers/experts, in- cluded The Power of Purchase,
Government of Maharashtra as Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, senior dustry influencers and hospital- and Hospitality Think Tank –
the chief guest. Rawal inaugu- vice president, Hotel and ity entrepreneurs, bringing the The GMs Conclave, which was
rated the FHW Business Excel- Restaurant Association of key focus on global trends, mar- participated by general man-
lence Honours which awarded Western India (HRAWI) and ket leading renovations and re- agers of leading hotels. These
industry leaders for excellence Chef Sudhir Pai, treasurer, Jaykumar Rawal, cent developments on cutting- discussions threw light on
in numerous areas. Rawal also Western India Culinary Associ- minister for tourism and edge issues. This year’s theme some recent issues as some
gave away the honours to the ation (WICA). Addressing the employment guarantee scheme, was 'Change: The Only Con- prominent industry stakehold-
awardees. Speaking at the occa- audience, Hays said, "New Government of Maharashtra stant'. While the industry stake- ers shared their insights.
sion, Rawal said, "FHW has Zealand is all about experi- holders came together to share Leading companies at the
brought everything related to ences, and this show is all about ing to FHW for around 20 their insights on the topic, they event include Zafran Innova-
F&B on one platform. Cuisine at- the ingredients that go in cre- years, and I have only seen it also got an exclusive opportunity cion, Adwin India, Pillsbury,
tracts a lot of travellers from ating those experiences. We grow year on year." to network with the exhibitors. Morde Food, Unilever Food So-
across the globe and FHW pro- have a wide portfolio of F&B The trade show also fea- Chef Pai said, "It's fantastic to lutions, Godrej & Boyce Manu-
vides a 360-degree offering. For products. Many New Zealand tured industry specific live come here. There are new ven- facturing, Amul, Prabhat Dairy
2018, Maharashtra Tourism's companies are interested in the competitions – The Great In- dors every year. The Great In- among many others. While
punchline is 'Maharashtra India market and this is an dian Culinary Challenge dian Culinary Challenge (GICC) some prominent players of hos-
Tourism 360-degree and food ideal platform for them." (GICC), Professional House- by WICA here is a great oppor- pitality industry like Blue Star,
forms an integral part of it; With an objective of creat- keepers' Challenge – Western tunity for young chefs." Cello Industries, Cerra Globe
FHW is a beautiful platform for ing bigger and better opportu- India (PHC), alongside two live The event is supported by Inc, Anandi Specialities & Ser-
the A-Z of the food and hospital- nities of partnership within the workshops – Trends in Choco- numerous renowned industry vices, AV&T Hospitality Solu-
ity space. This is an important trade fraternity, the event saw late by Chef Santosh Kotla and associations such as HPMF, tion, Gilly Professional Kitchens,
event for us and I also consider participation of over 450 lead- Raspberry Vanilla Verrines by HRAWI, i-Professional House- FNS International, Kaapi Solu-
it a crucial tourism event." ing food, hospitality and bever- Chef Ruhee Bhimani. keepers Association (iPHA) tions India, Elan Professional
FHW Mumbai 2018 also age and equipment brands Deshpande stated, "I have and WICA. Alongside the event Appliances, Dolphy India,
witnessed key industry digni- showcasing over 2,000 product been associated with FHW for also witnessed five country Duroflex, Italian Food, Voltas,
taries at the inaugural cere- categories. Whereas, Kohli more than 10 years, and I have pavilions showcasing their spe- Coffee Day Global also show-
mony including Ralph Hays, commented, "I have been com- seen it evolve every year. FHW cific products and offerings. cased at the event.

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February 2018