North-East FoodTech 2026 Opens in Guwahati
The 5th North-East FoodTech 2026, a B2B exhibition for the food, bakery and hospitality industry, was inaugurated today at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati. The four-day event brings together industry participants to present technologies, products and business solutions relevant to the food and hospitality sector in the North-East.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Shri Sunil Deka, Chairman, Assam Trade Promotion Organisation, who attended as Chief Guest, along with exhibitors, hospitality professionals, trade association members and other industry representatives.
The exhibition features over 80 companies from different parts of India, showcasing food processing machinery, bakery and confectionery equipment, commercial kitchen systems, refrigeration and cold-chain solutions, packaging technologies, ingredients and food safety equipment.
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.
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.
The exhibition programme includes the N-E Bakery Conclave 2026, featuring sessions on bakery operations, quality standards, branding and business management. Culinary showcases, live baking demonstrations and competitions are also scheduled during the event.
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