HANS Launches “Food Professionals Network of India” division to Advance Food Handlers and FBOs

[INDIA, May 17, 2025] — M/s. HNS Foods and Beverages Limited (HANS) proudly unveils its latest initiative, the "Food Professionals Network of India" (FPNI), a division dedicated to transforming the food industry (food manufacturing, service & trade sectors).

Food Professionals Network of INDIA

What is the Food Industry?

The food industry encompasses all activities involved in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food products, including:

- Agriculture: Growing and harvesting crops, raising livestock, and producing raw materials for food.

- Food Processing: Transforming raw ingredients into consumable products.

- Food Manufacturing: Creating food products using processed ingredients.

- Food Distribution: Transporting and storing food products.

- Food Service in Restaurants and Cafes: Preparing and serving food to consumers.

- Food Retail: Selling food products directly to consumers through grocery stores and online platforms.

FPNI aims to bridge the gap between food handlers and food business operators (FBOs), fostering enhanced food safety standards, encouraging collaboration, and supporting industry growth.

A Platform for Industry Advancement

The heart of FPNI lies in its innovative CRM database-based web portal, designed to connect two primary groups:

- Food Handlers: Professionals engaged in food processing, manufacturing, and service industries.

- Food Business Operators (FBOs): Enterprises engaged in food manufacturing, services, and trade, including:

- Food manufacturers

- Restaurants and food service providers

- Food retailers and wholesalers

- Food traders and distributors

Tackling Industry Challenges

HANS is committed to addressing key challenges faced by both food handlers and FBOs:

Challenges for Food Handlers:

- Health concerns: acid peptic disease, hypertension, anemia

- Workplace hazards: burns, prickly heat

- Stress and knowledge gaps in food safety and hygiene

- Substandard working conditions with limited sanitation and clean water access

Challenges for FBOs:

- Navigating regulatory compliance and licensing

- Ensuring food safety and quality control

- Managing supply chains and inventory efficiently

- Addressing consumer expectations and competitive pressures

- Handling operational, staffing, and financial management hurdles

Delivering Knowledge Solutions

FPNI offers tailored solutions to meet these challenges through:

- Comprehensive training and capacity-building programs

- Assistance with regulatory compliance for FBOs

- Best practices in food safety and quality management

- Networking platforms for enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange

Exclusive Membership Benefits

Becoming an FPNI member comes with distinct advantages:

- 20% discount on all services, including compliance support and training

- One equity share in M/s. HNS Foods and Beverages Limited

- Access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities

- Regular updates on emerging trends and best practices

Membership Details:

- Joining Fee: Rs. 1000/-

- Open to all food handlers and FBOs

- Membership includes shareholder status in HNS Foods and Beverages Limited

Core Values Guiding FPNI

At HANS, our operations are driven by:

- Variety: Embracing diversity

- Scale: Aiming for widespread impact

- Speed: Staying agile in the face of change

- Precision: Delivering accurate solutions

- Personalization: Catering to unique stakeholder needs

Embracing Industry 5.0 Innovations

FPNI is at the forefront of integrating Industry 5.0 trends:

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in food processing

- Internet of Things (IoT) for food safety

- Personalized Nutrition strategies

- Sustainable food systems development

- Utilization of Digital Twins in manufacturing

About HANS

HANS (HNS Foods and Beverages Limited) is a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming the food industry through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our mission is to unite food professionals, foster knowledge sharing, and drive growth in the sector. We aim to promote food safety and quality standards, support the growth and development of food handlers and food business operators, facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry stakeholders, drive innovation and adoption of Industry 5.0 trends in the food sector, and empower food professionals with the latest trends, best practices, and regulatory compliance support.

Leadership Vision

"We are thrilled to introduce the Food Professionals Network of India," said Shri Sunil Kulkarni, President of Food Professionals Network of India Division. "Our goal is to revolutionize food safety by uniting food handlers and FBOs, fostering excellence, and driving industry growth through innovation and collaboration."

Get in Touch

For further details on the Food Professionals Network of India, please contact Shri Durgaprasad Panda Ji at +918600844370 or wefoodtechnologists@gmail.com .

Join us in shaping the future of food handlers and food businesses in INDIA !