The Salon International de l’Agroalimentaire (SIAL), a food industry specific trade fair, is open to public from Oct 21 – 25 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte. Reportedly, 7,020 companies from more than 109 countries are participating in this event held once in 2 years. The fair includes various sectors of the food processing industry, such as distribution, trade, food services, processing technology, etc. All kinds of food products, from ingredients through equipment to end products, will be on exhibit across 21 sectors.
With SIAL opening windows to new trade winds in the field of food and technology, India – the motherland of agriculture is not far behind. One of the companies spearheading the Indian subcontinent is 'Kisan Agro’. Kisan Agro is a leading manufacturer, supplier & exporter of Sesame Seeds, Amaranth Seeds, Flax seeds, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds and other range of Oilseeds, spices, grains and pulses.
Apart from being a 20 year old company, it is known for its high quality products. The company has been consistently participating in such global events and has now gained a fine repute in the international food market. The manufacturing practices at Organic Produce India are ISO 9001:2008 & HACCP certified. It is also ‘Bio-Suisse certified’ which means that they abide by and fulfil the strict ‘Bio Suisse standards’ to export organic products to Switzerland. When ‘Organic’ has suddenly become the buzzword owing to the rising chemical pollution in agricultural produce, OPI has been processing Organic Seeds & Spices since ages. Adhering to quality norms has been the foremost priority of the company. Hence, the company has clients the world over with countries as diverse as Europe, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Indonesia & Vietnam. The primary product to be displayed by the company will be Organic Amaranth Seeds, Organic Brown Flax/ Linseed Seeds, Organic Psyllium (Seeds, Husk, Powder), Turmeric and Sesame seeds to name a few.
The SIAL 2018 seems like the biggest edition so far with above 10% rise in the number of new products registered to be presented for the Innovation Awards. SIAL not only provides the opportunity to exhibit food products & services, and connect with prospective business partners, but also a chance to taste, realize and understand the developments in the food industry across the world. As such, with over 7000 countries competing for Awards in multiple categories such as institutional catering, commercial catering, foodservice distributors and wholesalers and caterers, it poses a great challenge and an inspiring platform for the participants and a sensory treat to the visitors.
