– Atul Khanna, Director, ICE Centre of Excellence and GCCA India. TFT : On organising ICE Expo, what do you expect from this event to achieve? Atul Khanna :
- To achieve awareness on Cold Chain Applications: Advanced technology for value addition.
- To discuss new technical dimensions and schemes.
- To recommend policy initiatives and promotional schemes for Cold Chain Sector in India.
- To review the challenges and the need in the Indian Cold Chain to discuss the possible solutions.
- To bring all the key stakeholders together to be the part of the Cold Chain Development in the country.
- To create a base for business collaborations and networking to provide opportunities for Indian as well as International players.
- To best utilize Government support in the Indian Cold Chain Industry
- To get the opportunity of networking with the entire cold chain industry.
- To get upgraded with latest trends & technologies in the Cold Chain, followed globally.
- To implement best practices for better efficiency, learnt from industry leaders.
- To implement strategies, processes and solutions to enhance the efficiency of temperature control storage and distribution.
- To explore best practices on how to reduce costs whilst keeping product quality intact for various product types and quantities.
- Indian Fruit and Vegetable Businesses
- Food Processing Businesses
- Fisheries Department
- Dairy Industry
- Warehouse / Cold Storage Owners
- Representatives of Growers Association of Fruits and Vegetables.
- Refrigeration and Cold Chain Equipment and technology suppliers
- Cold Logistics players like shipping lines, Transporters, Container Companies, Warehousing Agents, Supply Chain Solution Providers, Ports- Indian and international.
- Large format retailers and wholesalers
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Government organizations
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Consultants from the relevant spheres who are interested in knowledge building.
- Packaging Service Providers
- Specialized Equipment Providers
- Refrigeration Solution Providers
- Seafood Companies
- Logistics Service Providers
- Pharmaceutical companies