From Food Loss to Farmer Prosperity | Expert Talk | Sampurna 2026

What does it take to build innovations that truly scale in agriculture? In this insightful Expert Speak session under the Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026, Angelo George, CEO of Bisleri International, shares powerful lessons from over three decades of leadership across leading organisations and global markets. The conversation explores some of the most pressing challenges facing India’s agri-food systems today, including post-harvest losses, food security, water stewardship, farmer prosperity, sustainable value chains, circular economy opportunities, and the role of innovation in driving lasting impact. Drawing from real-world experiences—from empowering honey farmers in Muzaffarpur to large-scale water conservation initiatives and sustainability leadership—Angelo George highlights why successful solutions go beyond technology and focus on market realities, human behaviour, scalability, and execution. Key discussion points: • Reducing post-harvest losses across agricultural value chains • Building scalable and sustainable agri-business solutions • The connection between food security, water security, and farmer prosperity • AI, technology, and innovation in agriculture • Leadership lessons for entrepreneurs and startups • Creating market-led opportunities for farmers • Circular economy and sustainability in agri-food systems Whether you are a startup founder, innovator, agripreneur, policymaker, investor, or ecosystem builder, this session offers practical insights on turning ideas into scalable impact. Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026 is an innovation initiative focused on identifying, supporting, and scaling solutions that can reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen Karnataka’s agri-food systems. #SampurnaGrandChallenge #AngeloGeorge #AgricultureInnovation #AgriTech #FoodLoss #PostHarvestLoss #FarmerProsperity #FoodSystems #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #WaterSecurity #Innovation #Startups #Karnataka #AgriEntrepreneurship