5th North-East FoodTech 2026 Inaugurated in Guwahati, Showcasing Growth Potential of Food and Hospitality Sector

Over 80 National Companies, 7,000 Business Visitors Expected as Region’s Premier Food & Hospitality B2B Expo Opens 

Guwahati, January 2026: The 5th North-East FoodTech 2026, the region’s premier B2B exhibition for the Food, Bakery and Hospitality Industry, was formally inaugurated today at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati, marking the beginning of a four-day industry-focused showcase of technology, innovation and business opportunities.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Sunil Deka, Chairman, Assam Trade Promotion Organisation, who attended the event as the Chief Guest, in the presence of industry stakeholders, exhibitors, hospitality professionals and representatives from trade associations.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sunil Deka highlighted the growing importance of platforms such as North-East FoodTech in strengthening the regional economy. “The food and hospitality sector has significant potential to contribute to employment generation, entrepreneurship and value addition in the North-East. Exhibitions like the North-East FoodTech provide an important interface between local enterprises and national technology providers, helping the region integrate more strongly with India’s larger food industry ecosystem,” he said.

The exhibition brings together over 80 reputed companies from across India, showcasing advancements in food processing machinery, bakery and confectionery equipment, commercial kitchen systems, refrigeration and cold-chain infrastructure, packaging solutions, ingredients and food safety technologies.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sunil Sarraf, President, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Assam (HRAA), said the event plays a critical role for hospitality and food service operators in the region. “For hotels, restaurants and food businesses in Assam and the North-East, access to new technology and industry expertise is essential to remain competitive. North-East FoodTech has consistently helped bridge this gap by bringing solutions, knowledge and networking opportunities closer to the region,” he said.

Mr. Migom Sarma, Secretary, HRAA, noted that the exhibition also supports skill enhancement and business modernisation. “Beyond product displays, the exhibition encourages learning, interaction and collaboration. Sessions, demonstrations and conclaves held alongside the exhibition are particularly useful for small and medium hospitality and bakery enterprises looking to upgrade operations,” he said.

Zakir Hossain, Chief Convener, North-East FoodTech, said the exhibition reflects the growing maturity of the region’s food and hospitality ecosystem. “North-East FoodTech was conceived as a focused B2B platform to connect the North-East with the best of food processing, bakery and hospitality technologies available nationally. Over the years, the response from exhibitors and buyers has reinforced the region’s readiness for modernisation, investment and scale. This exhibition is not just about showcasing machines or products, but about enabling enterprises, strengthening value chains and positioning the North-East as a serious growth market for the food industry,” he said.

One of the key components of this edition is the N-E Bakery Conclave 2026, scheduled during the exhibition, featuring expert sessions on modern bakery practices, plant operations, quality standards, branding and business scalability. The event will also host culinary showcases, live baking demonstrations and competitions, including programmes focused on regional flavours and professional skills.

The 5th North-East FoodTech 2026 is expected to attract around 7,000 business visitors from the North-East, Eastern India and neighbouring regions over the four days, reinforcing Guwahati’s position as an emerging hub for food processing, bakery and hospitality-related business activities.