‘India Cold-chain Expo’-2015 Gets overwhelming Response

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Chandigarh 17^th November:-   The 7th edition of 'India Cold-chain Expo–ICE-2015' is being organized in Chandigarh, City Beautiful. Being held at Hotel Park Plaza, Zirakpur, this two-day event is the only one in India where the entire community of Cold Chain comes together to be part of the process of defining the future of this industry.

Atul Khanna,Director, ICE and Director,Global Cold Chain Alliance, India said that ICE has been effectively acting as a medium to dissipate latest technologies, best practices and governing policies in the cold chain sector and has productively brought together the buyers, suppliers and all stakeholders. It is an amalgamation of exhibition, conference, awards and networking dinner. It is a unique networking opportunity for decision makers, opinion leaders and the entire cold chain fraternity. Through an innovative format of Conference, Exhibition and Awards, ICE enables global best practice exchange delivering knowledge and thought leadership to the Cold Chain.

The chief guest at the event Pawanexh Kohli, Chief Advisor & CEO, National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) said that today we stand here at the 7^th edition of ICE which over the years has become the central stage of knowledge dissemination of the cold chain sector. NCCD takes the lead role in cold-chain development processes by providing guidance on policy matters and undertakes knowledge dissemination for ongoing demand driven activities.

Special guest Todd P. Haymore, Secretary of Agriculture  & Forestry, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, said that 30% of the food produced in India is wasted because of lack of Cold Chains. So, development of the Cold Chain Industry is significant to avoid such wastage.

This two-day exhibition with latest technology on display is beneficial for the cold storage owners, logistics and supply chain professionals dealing in temperature sensitive products. As an exhibitor one gets an opportunity to build the brand with a group of highly qualified decision makers and meet new business partners and develop key relationships.

ICE-2015 features 3,000 visitors from 20 countries and 50 exhibitors showcasing 200+ brands. Awards night will be held on the concluding day where performers will be awarded.