Sustainability of food industry is a critical function impacting agri-revenues, saving of perishables, employment generation, consumer fulfilment, global trade, technological advancement, manpower skilling and GDP. It is important to look at the challenges involved in the process and find solutions to ensure viability and growth of the sector. The ‘National Seminar’ focusses on technical and policy requirements which can elevate the Indian food industry to global benchmarks giving us our due share in the world food trade as leading producer of most agri-commodities. The occasion of the seminar could not have been any better than Koelnmesse International Exhibitions, planned for 14–16 September, 2022 at Mumbai, where all expert minds come together. Your presence will give it the real touch.