10th Annual India Food Safety Summit & Awards 2026
Advancing food safety, trust, and transparency across India’s food value chain
DNV partners with the 10th Annual India Food Safety Summit & Awards 2026 as knowledge partner
DNV is proud to be the Knowledge Partner for the 10th Annual India Food Safety Summit & Awards 2026, a premier industry platform bringing together leaders from across the food and beverage ecosystem to discuss the future of food safety, quality, and consumer trust.
The summit will take place on 29 May 2026 at Radisson Blu, Dwarka, New Delhi, and will convene regulators, food manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, laboratories, technology providers, and food safety professionals from across India.
Event Details
Date: 29 May 2026
Location: Radisson Blu, Dwarka, New Delhi
Strengthening food safety through knowledge and collaboration
As a global assurance and risk management company, DNV works with food businesses worldwide to help them manage risks, improve performance, and build trust across complex food supply chains.
Through this partnership, DNV will contribute its global expertise in food safety management systems, certification, supply chain assurance, food safety culture, and digital trust, supporting the summit’s objective of advancing safer, more resilient, and more transparent food systems.
DNV Knowledge Session
As part of the summit, DNV will deliver a knowledge session focused on strengthening food safety across global supply chains:
From Farm to Fork: GFSI Benchmarked Certification Programs Building Food Safety Across a Trusted and Transparent Global Food Supply Chain

Speaker:
Jibandip Mandal
Head – Food & Beverages, DNV India
With increasing global trade and complex sourcing networks, ensuring food safety across the entire value chain—from farm to consumption—has become a strategic priority.
This session will explore how GFSI benchmarked certification programs, such as FSSC 22000, help organizations:
- Strengthen food safety management systems across multiple sites and geographies
- Enhance traceability, transparency, and supply chain visibility
- Mitigate risks related to food fraud, contamination, and regulatory non-compliance
- Build trust with global retailers, regulators, and consumers
The session will also highlight how certification supports organizations in moving from compliance-driven approaches to performance-driven food safety systems.