The 15th edition of CII FoodPro 2024 held at Chennai Trade Centre from Aug 9 to 11, a premier event covering F&B, Agriculture, Agri-tech, Cold Chain, and Refrigeration. The inaugural event today witnessed the launch of a report by CII, CII FACE (The Confederation of Indian Industry - Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence) supported by Danfoss India, titled, "Food Processing Sector in India - Potential for Southern States".

The report was launched by Apoorva IAS, Principal Secretary & Agricultural Production Commissioner, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru P. Rajeev, Hon’ble Minister for Law, Industries and Coir, Govt of Kerala, Sreedhar Cherukuri IAS, Commissioner of Industries, Commerce & Exports, and CEO, AP Food Processing Society, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, and APM Mohammed Hanish IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce), Govt of Kerala, in the presence of Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India, CII members, and other dignitaries.

The report carries insights on emerging trends, technologies, and export opportunities, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and tap into the sector's potential. Additionally, it highlights the strengths and challenges of each southern state, allowing them to tailor their strategies and leverage their unique advantages. It helps stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, and industry players, to understand the sector's growth potential, investment opportunities, and regulatory framework.

"South India's food processing sector is on the cusp of a revolution, with innovative segments like millets, ready-to-eat, and plant-based dairy alternatives unlocking a treasure trove of economic opportunities for farmers. As the newly launched report reveals, technology holds the key to supercharging this growth, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality, and propelling India's exports onto the global stage. At Danfoss India, we're excited to be a part of this transformative journey, driving sustainable food processing solutions that will shape the future of Indian agriculture and food sector", said  Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India, and Chairman, CII National Council for Cold Chain and Agri Logistics.

This event also witnessed the unveiling of the new Danfoss Optyma™? Pack Condensing Unit, a reliable & energy-efficient solution for Bulk Milk Cooling and Cold Room applications. This innovative technology ensures optimal milk temperatures with minimized energy consumption, which brings down the carbon footprint, addressing critical dairy processing challenges and supporting India's sustainable food production goals.

About the new product launch,  Madhur Sehgal, Head of Climate Solutions - Sales, Danfoss India Region, said, “The Optyma Pack Condensing Unit is a game-changer for India's dairy industry and cold room applications. Its unique design and reliable performance will significantly help in meeting our customer’s cost and sustainability goals. The Optyma Pack is indeed a testament to Danfoss’ expertise in climate solutions and our dedication to making a positive green impact.”

Danfoss offers a comprehensive range of world-class cold chain solutions designed to provide high quality, reliability, and safety in commercial refrigeration applications. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Danfoss products and solutions also support the transition to lower-GWP / natural refrigerants and enable stakeholders to design and install efficient cold chain solutions that meet all regulatory requirements and ensure optimal performance.