FACT SHEET

Fair	Aahar International Food Fair -2009, Chennai
Date & Timings	August 27 - 29, 2009 4th and 5th 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Venue	Hall No.3, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
Products on display	. Food Products, all kinds of foods & processed foods including beverages; . Food processing, packaging mill machinery and equipment; . Machinery related to food processing & packaging of food products, milling machinery, poultry, farm equipments and supplies; . Dairy & confectionery equipment; . Air-conditioning, refrigeration & cold storage systems; . Air & water-pollution control equipments & accessories; . Hotel & kitchen equipment & tableware, . Health & fitness equipment; . Consultancy services and miscellaneous products related to food industry and hospitality supplies.
Supported by	. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI)
Co-organ isers	. Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA); . Confederation of Indian Food Trade & Industry (ClFTI); . Association of Resource Companies for the Hospitality Industry of India (ARCHil), New Delhi; . All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA); . Hotel & Restaurant Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (HOTREMAI), New Delhi
Special Features	. Culinary show showing live demonstration alongwith competition regarding cooking and tasting of various kinds of food items . Seminars and Conferences
Visitor's Profile	. Foreign buyers, importers & wholesalers . Businessmen, policy makers, media persons . Suppliers, hoteliers, industrial canteens, clubs, etc. . Marketing & direct selling companies . Government agencies etc.
Participation Fee		Shell Scheme (minimum booking 9 sqm)	Bare Space (minimum booking 36 sqm)
	Indian Exhibitor	Rs.5000/- per sqm	Rs.4500/- per sqm
	Foreign Exhibitor	US$ 170/- per sqm	US$ 155/- per sqm
	Indian Agents of foreign companies	Rs.7700/-per sqm	Rs.7200/- per sqm
Service Tax	10.30%
Facilities under shell scheme	Floor covering, partition panels, facia, spotlights, one table with two chairs, one socket and one waste paper basket in a booth of 9 sqm

Early bird discount:- 5% on receipt of full participation charges including service tax @ 10.30% by 16.06.2009 on booking of space directory with ITPO

The rentals for bare space as well as shell scheme are inclusive of Catalogue Entry, 5% contingent charges and electricity charges as per norms. However, extra power load will be charged separately as per approved tariff.