India’s most comprehensive dairy and dairy technology trade fair India International Dairy Expo (IIDE 2022), organized by Koelnmesse in association with the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), West Zone was held successfully at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai from April 13-15, 2022. The exhibition made a strong comeback after a hiatus of three years with an encouraging response from the dairy fraternity.  

Exhibitors showcased the changes in dairy technology which will be vital for consumers in the post-pandemic scenario. A technical seminar titled ‘Ideate. Innovate. Succeed’ held by IDA on the first day of the show was well received by delegates. Top dairy and dairy technology professionals and notable names from the dairy industry including leading technology suppliers, dairy cooperatives, professionals, farmers, technocrats and others participated in the show. 

The show was inaugurated by Shri Sunil Chatrapal Kedar, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Sports and Youth Welfare and Guardian Minister District-Wardha, Maharashtra Government. Meenesh Shah, Chairman and Executive Director, National Dairy Development Board, Anand-Gujarat; Dr G S Rajorhia, President, Indian Dairy Association (North Zone), New Delhi, and Arun Patil, Chairman, Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) were the Guests of Honour at the ceremony. 

Visitors got an opportunity to network with exhibitors and stakeholders from the dairy industry. Overall, good business enquiries and order bookings were reported from the show.