World Mithai & Namkeen Convention opens at HITEX

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The World Mithai & Namkeen Convention (WMNC) Purchasing 2026 commenced on 16th Thursday at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The three-day convention, being held from 16th to 18th July 2026, has brought together manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, technology providers and industry leaders from across the country under one roof. Designed around the theme "A Perfect Start to the Festive Season," WMNC Purchasing 2026 serves as a pre-festive sourcing platform, enabling businesses to strengthen procurement, discover innovations and prepare for the country's busiest sales season.

The event covers the entire supply chain, from raw materials and dry fruits and nuts to ingredients, flavours, food processing machinery, packaging equipment and materials, gifting solutions, automation technologies and business services. WMNC Purchasing 2026 also features an extensive program of knowledge sessions led by industry experts. Discussions will focus on strategic raw material procurement, dry fruit sourcing, packaging innovations, shelf-life enhancement, bakery-mithai convergence, premiumisation, modern retail opportunities, logistics and last-mile delivery solutions.

Spread across more than 300 exhibition stalls, the convention is expected to welcome over 30,000 business visitors through free registration. Participating companies include Amul, KAP Group, Packezy Ventures, Swiss Pac, Rajshree Polypack, Bajaj Processpack Limited, etc. The convention is also hosting the Fanna Babu Memorial WMNC Cricket League – Youth Forum on 16 and 17 July dedicated to the memory of Late Shiv Ratan Agarwal of Bikaji International.  The final day of the convention will conclude with two exclusive factory visits, giving delegates firsthand exposure to advanced manufacturing practices and operational excellence adopted by leading food businesses.