Kochi: The 17th edition of FoodTech Kerala 2026, Kerala’s major exhibition focusing on food processing and packaging technologies, will be held from October 9 to 11 at the J.N. International Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi. The three-day event will bring together food-processing companies, equipment manufacturers, packaging firms, suppliers, traders and institutional buyers. Kerala Times

The exhibition will be inaugurated at 11 a.m on October 9 by Kerala Industries Minister P. K. Kunhalikutty. The event is being organised with support from agencies and institutions including the Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion (K-BIP), NABARD, Kerala Agricultural University and other industry bodies. Kerala Times

One of the key attractions will be the PMFME Pavilion, which is expected to feature more than 100 Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) units from Kerala. The pavilion will highlight products and opportunities emerging from the state's food-processing and agriculture-based enterprises. Kerala Times

More than 200 stalls are expected at the exhibition, covering areas such as food-processing machinery, packaging equipment and technology, dairy and milk processing, beverages, cold storage and refrigeration, post-harvest technology, agri-business, ingredients, food-sector startups and quality certification. FoodTech Kerala

The organisers have also said that more than 350 trade buyers have already registered. Business networking sessions and specialised programmes are planned alongside the exhibition, including a B2B networking session and a food-packaging training programme for entrepreneurs.

FoodTech Kerala 2026 is expected to provide Kerala's food-processing and agro-based MSMEs with opportunities to explore new technologies, modern machinery, packaging solutions and wider market connections. The event will also create a platform for manufacturers and suppliers to connect directly with processors, retailers, hospitality-sector buyers and other industry stakeholders.