Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI)

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The "Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI)" serves as the apex body representing India's food trade and industry. Established in 1985 by the "Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)", CIFTI was created to address the specific needs, issues, and concerns of the food industry at various national and international forums. 

 

Since its inception, CIFTI-FICCI has been a key facilitator for the Indian food sector, offering a wide array of services and support. These include addressing quality concerns, interpreting food laws, and advocating for industry requirements to streamline the processed food sector. CIFTI also works closely with both the Government and the private sector to promote and develop the food processing industry on a global scale. 

 

As a knowledge hub for the food processing sector, CIFTI-FICCI provides unmatched expertise and information services. It also ensures active collaboration with its members, offering institutional support and driving key initiatives for the advancement of the industry. 

 

CIFTI is governed by an Executive Committee comprising senior officials and leaders from the food trade and industry, ensuring its vision and activities remain industry-focused and impactful. 

 


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Team Leader

Hemant Seth

Assistant Secretary General
2026
Sep
Press Release

Protein is not a trend, but a fundamental component of a healthy and productive population: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GoI

Study
FICCI Study:FICCI - ARE Report on Charting India’s Protein Transition Building resilient food systems for a secure future

FICCI - ARE Report on Charting India’s Protein Transition Building resilient food systems for a secure future

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Event
FICCI Events:

FICCI Symposium: Protein for India: Nutrition, Business, Sustainability and Policy Perspective

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May
Event

CIFTI FICCI Regulatory Interaction with FSSAI

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Mar
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FICCI Study:FICCI Knowledge Paper on Understanding 'Sugar' and Sugars'

FICCI Knowledge Paper on Understanding 'Sugar' and Sugars'

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FICCI Events:

FICCI Symposium Decoding the Science Behind UPF Hype

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2025
Oct
Study
FICCI Study:White Paper on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women and Children

White Paper on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women and Children

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FICCI Events:

FICCI Conference on Advancing Nutrition through Science, Policy & Partnerships

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Aug
Study
FICCI Study:FICCI Consumer Guide on Serve Size and Portion Control

FICCI Consumer Guide on Serve Size and Portion Control

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CIFTI-FICCI Annual Regulatory Consultation Meeting

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Jul
Study
FICCI Study:Indian and Global Perspective of HFSS and UPF

Indian and Global Perspective of HFSS and UPF

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Study
FICCI Study:Protein Supplementation: Regulatory Framework and Consumer Perception

Protein Supplementation: Regulatory Framework and Consumer Perception

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Mar
Press Release

Government to approve 50 new food irradiation units: Dr Subrata Gupta, Secretary, Food Processing

Event
FICCI Events:

FICCI Roundtable Conference on Irradiation of Foods

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Feb
Event
FICCI Events:

FICCI Symposium on the Impact of HFSS Food on the Indian Food Processing Industry

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2024
Apr
Press Release

Indian food processing sector to focus on R&D to take the sector to next level: Anita Praveen, Secretary, Food Processing, GoI

Feb
Event
FICCI Events:

CIFTI - FICCI Regulatory Consultation Meeting

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2023
Oct
Event
FICCI Events:

India Celebrates 60 years of CODEX

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2018
Event
FICCI Events:

World Food Day

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