<span style="color: #222222;">The 35th edition of AAHAR – the Food and Hospitality fair began in New Delhi today. This five-day-long fair is being organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation, ITPO, with support of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development Authority and several apex industry associations.<br />''<br />''Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, ITPO Chairman LC Goyal said, exhibitions like AAHAR not only promote but indeed transform the various sectors of the economy and are the lifeline for the exhibition industry. He said, these events are the main factors behind the growth and expansion of the exhibition industry. Referring to some recent studies, Mr Goyal said, Asia, and India in particular, will be at the forefront of the future growth of the global exhibition industry.<br />''<br />''This year, the fair will feature a wide range of food products, machinery, hospitality, Food and Beverage Equipment and Decoration items, and Confectionery items from over 750 participants from India and overseas. In the foreign category, the fair will witness participation from countries, including Hong Kong, Israel, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, UK and UAE. The event will also offer an insight into operational and food safety concerns and innovations to become energy-efficient, finding budget-friendly raw materials boosting productivity, while still aiming for greater profitability. The exhibition AAHAR will open for business visitors from 10 AM TO 6 PM. The fair is open till the 7th of this month. </span><br />