bangalore after information technology and biotechnology karnataka is now trying to position itself as a pioneer in agrofood processing industry with a fiveday mega exposition at the end of the year called bangalore agri food 2001 the international exhibition and business summit is scheduled from december 1 at the palace grounds speaking to reporters on friday additional chief secretary and development commissioner n viswanathan said this will be the first such exhibition on food processing in india the intention of organising one of this scale is not only to showcase the potential of karnataka but also invite foreign investment in the sector expand technologies and develop business relations the government in coordination with wisitex foundation is pulling out all stops to project the state on a global level we plan to have roadshows in europe we have written to about 20 countries who are in the forefront of this sector and already usa france belgium and switzerland have confirmed their participation he stated the exhibition will cover areas such as agricultural products sugar pulses and edible oils horticultural products fruits vegetables flowers and spices maize and corn products dairying and milk products poultry meat and meat products fishers and seafood bakery and confectionery including chocolates beverages tea coffee and soft drinks wines beers and liquors processing technology and equipment biotechnology and food logistics