Food, Beverage & Nutrition
India's food & beverage market is the world's 6th largest at USD 900B+. With a growing middle class of 432M, expanding HoReCa sector, and TEPA duty advantages, Swiss F&B companies have unparalleled access.
Premium wine, single malt whisky, craft spirits. India's wine market growing at 22.4% CAGR driven by urban millennials and hospitality sector.
Specialty cheese (Emmental, Gruyère, Raclette), butter, cream, yogurt. Premium dairy growing with hotel, restaurant, and café (HoReCa) sector.
Premium chocolate, pralines, truffles, sugar confectionery. Swiss chocolate commands highest premium in India — gifting and luxury segments.
Nutraceuticals, protein supplements, vitamins, functional foods, sports nutrition. Post-COVID health awareness driving 20.9% CAGR.
Organic foods, artisan products, specialty condiments, premium olive oil, truffle products. Growing with affluent urban consumers.
Premium coffee, specialty teas, energy drinks, functional beverages, mineral water. Urban café culture driving premium beverage demand.
All imported food products require FSSAI clearance under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Foreign manufacturers cannot apply directly — an Indian importer with FSSAI Central Licence is mandatory.
Classify under FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Determine if product falls under Schedule I (prohibited), Schedule II (restricted), or general food category.
Foreign food manufacturers cannot apply directly. An Indian importer with valid FSSAI Central Licence (for imports) is mandatory.
Indian labels must comply with FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020. Stickering/relabelling at port of entry is permitted.
FSSAI Food Safety Officers at designated ports (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata) inspect and test imported food consignments.
After FSSAI clearance, customs clearance via ICEGATE portal. TEPA preferential duty rates apply for Swiss-origin goods.
Post-clearance, products enter Indian distribution network. Cold chain requirements for dairy, chocolate, and perishables.
TEPA.swiss provides Swiss F&B companies with FSSAI guidance, Indian importer referrals, and labelling compliance support. Contact TEPA for a free market entry consultation.
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Fine wines, premium spirits, champagne
Imported cheese, butter, cream, dairy products
Premium chocolate, confectionery, biscuits
Nutrition, coffee, dairy, confectionery
Specialty & gourmet foods, premium imports
Premium beverages, functional drinks, energy drinks
Nutraceuticals, protein supplements, vitamins, functional foods
Food service, HoReCa, imported specialty foods
Wine import, distribution, retail (SulaFest)
Key trade shows, conferences, and webinars for Swiss F&B companies targeting India.
World's largest food & beverage trade fair. Indian buyer delegations attend annually. TEPA.swiss organises Swiss food pavilion with delegation support.
India's leading food & beverage trade exhibition. TEPA.swiss organises Swiss food delegation. Direct access to Indian importers, retailers, and HoReCa buyers.
Quarterly webinar for Swiss food & wine exporters. Topics: FSSAI registration, labelling compliance, finding Indian importers, TEPA duty benefits, and case studies from Nestlé and Lindt.
India's largest hospitality trade show. Key event for food & beverage companies targeting hotel and restaurant procurement teams.
World's largest annual food & beverage trade show. Significant Indian buyer presence — major Indian importers attend to source international products.
Curated 5-day trade mission for Swiss food & beverage companies. B2B meetings with Indian importers, hotel buyers, premium retailers, and FSSAI briefing. HDFC Bank trade finance consultation included.