Over 130 exhibitors mark the start of India's premier cold chain event; inaugural event in East India drives focus on energy-efficient and sustainable cold chain solutions.

Kolkata, October 05, 2024: REFCOLD India 2024, India's leading exhibition for refrigeration and cold chain technologies, was held from October 3rd to 5th, at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. With India's cold chain logistics market poised to grow from $11.64 billion in 2024 to $18.19 billion by 2029, the event served as a crucial platform for industry advancement.

The grand inauguration was led by key dignitaries including Mr Asheesh Fotedar, COO, National Centre for Cold Chain Development, NCCD; Dr Subrata Gupta, IAS; Addl Chief Secretary, Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Govt of West Bengal; Dr Rajeev Singh – Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce; Mr Anup Ballaney – National President, ISHRAE; Mr Manoj Chakravorti – Chair, Refcold 2024 and Mr Ritesh Modi, CFO, Informa Markets in India.

Featuring over 130 exhibitors and attracting more than 10,000 visitors, REFCOLD India 2024, highlighted innovations across key industries, including seafood, pharmaceuticals, dairy, meat, agriculture, hospitality, and food processing. The event featured a strong lineup of notable exhibitors, including BlueStar, Daikin, Copeland, Tecumseh, Danfoss, Carrier Transicold, Paharpur, Johnson Controls, Frascold and Tecumseh among others.

Supported by prestigious domestic and international associations such as the UNEP, International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF-IIR), National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD), Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (REHVA), Refrigeration and Airconditioning Trade Association (RATA), Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), All India Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (ACRA), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), ASSOCHAM India, Department of Food Processing – Govt of W Bengal, Odisha Cold Storage Association, NHB and more, the event highlights its importance as a hub for industry collaboration and innovation.

Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, "The cold chain sector in India is witnessing remarkable growth, fuelled by technological innovations that emphasize energy efficiency and sustainable design. Government-backed initiatives, such as the Scheme of Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, have been crucial in creating a seamless logistics network from farm to consumer. With a rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing financial incentives, the industry is evolving to meet the rising demand driven by sectors like food and beverage, smart homes, and e-commerce."

"We are proud to partner with ISHRAE, whose invaluable support has been integral to the success of REFCOLD India 2024. This collaboration has enhanced industry engagement while showcasing the sector's readiness to address the growing demand for efficient cold chain logistics and energy-saving solutions." 

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