World Food India 2025
India’s Premier Food Processing and Agri-Business Exhibition
📅 Date: Thursday, September 25 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
📍 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Introduction
World Food India 2025 is the third and most anticipated edition of India’s largest international food and agribusiness exhibition. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), this landmark event brings together the entire global food ecosystem under one roof, creating unmatched opportunities for collaboration, innovation, investment, and growth.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, the expo serves as a catalyst for transforming India into the global food basket. With a mission to foster meaningful partnerships across sectors, World Food India continues to evolve as the go-to platform for food processors, policy-makers, investors, agri-tech leaders, logistics firms, cold chain providers, startups, and innovators from all over the world.
What is World Food India?
World Food India is not just an exhibition—it’s a strategic initiative by the Government of India aimed at strengthening the food processing ecosystem. The event is designed to unlock the immense potential of India’s food industry by promoting FDI, technology transfers, skill development, and infrastructure investments.
This flagship event connects stakeholders from every segment of the food value chain, from farmers and processors to exporters, retail giants, researchers, and regulatory authorities. It offers a multi-dimensional view of India’s food processing potential while highlighting opportunities in food innovation, technology, packaging, distribution, sustainability, and supply chain advancements.
Key Highlights of World Food India 2025
- 🌍 Global Participation: Delegations from 100+ countries, with over 30 partner nations and 20+ country pavilions.
- 🏢 300+ Exhibitors: Including major Indian and international players in food processing, agri-tech, packaging, cold chain, logistics, R&D, and automation.
- 🤝 B2B, B2G & G2G Meetings: One-on-one pre-scheduled interactions to foster investment, policy discussions, and strategic partnerships.
- 📈 Investment Announcements: The 2023 edition generated billions in investment MoUs. 2025 is expected to exceed all previous records.
- 🌱 Focus on Innovation & Sustainability: Showcasing clean-label foods, plant-based innovation, organic processing, sustainable packaging, and smart supply chain solutions.
- 📚 Knowledge Sessions: Over 25 thematic conferences, seminars, and panel discussions with thought leaders, CEOs, and global experts.
- 🧑💼 Start-Up Pavilion: Spotlight on Indian and global food-tech startups disrupting traditional supply chains with digital-first models.
- 🛒 Retail & Food Experience Zones: Live culinary demos, tasting counters, and showcases of regional cuisines and processed food products.
- 🧊 Cold Chain & Infrastructure Hub: Focused segment on cold storage, warehousing, logistics tech, and end-to-end food distribution.
Exhibition Sectors Covered
World Food India 2025 features comprehensive zones across the entire food processing value chain:
🔹 Food Processing & Manufacturing
From fruits and vegetables to dairy, meat, seafood, bakery, confectionery, snacks, beverages, and ready-to-eat products, the exhibition covers all key processed food categories.
🔹 Food Packaging & Technology
Automation systems, robotic packaging, smart labelling, biodegradable packaging, vacuum sealing, and flexible packaging materials will be showcased.
🔹 Cold Chain & Logistics
Refrigerated trucks, last-mile delivery systems, cold storage containers, temperature monitoring solutions, and warehousing infrastructure.
🔹 Agri-Tech & Precision Farming
Latest technologies in vertical farming, hydroponics, AI-driven farming solutions, irrigation tech, drones, and smart sensors.
🔹 Ingredients & Flavours
Natural additives, plant-based ingredients, flavour enhancers, food colors, preservatives, and organic raw materials.
🔹 Retail & E-commerce Platforms
Digital food retail solutions, POS innovations, omnichannel platforms, and product traceability systems.
Why Attend World Food India 2025?
✅ For Businesses:
- Find global buyers, suppliers, and distributors
- Explore joint ventures, technical collaborations, and licensing
- Showcase your product innovation to a qualified audience
- Access exclusive government initiatives and incentives
- Network with policy-makers and global decision-makers
✅ For Investors:
- Discover emerging sectors within India’s booming food processing industry
- Meet India’s most promising food-tech startups
- Engage in policy dialogues and explore PLI Scheme benefits
- Connect with key government representatives and investment agencies
✅ For Startups:
- Pitch innovations to leading industry players and investors
- Access funding and mentoring opportunities
- Join workshops on scaling, compliance, and global market entry
- Be a part of India’s evolving startup ecosystem in the food sector
Government Support & Strategic Significance
World Food India is a government-backed initiative aimed at unlocking India’s full potential in the food processing sector. With one of the largest raw material bases in the world, India presents tremendous opportunities in both value addition and global food trade.
The Government of India is aggressively pushing for:
- Investment in mega food parks and agro-processing clusters
- Incentives under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- Support for cold chain infrastructure
- Ease of doing business policies
- Focus on “Make in India” and export promotion
Ideal Audience
- Food Processors & Manufacturers
- Cold Chain Operators & Logistics Providers
- Packaging Experts & Material Suppliers
- Exporters & Importers
- Retail Chains & E-commerce Platforms
- Investment Firms & Financial Institutions
- Agritech & Foodtech Startups
- Policy Makers & Industry Regulators
- Researchers, Scientists & Academia
- Equipment Manufacturers & Technology Providers
Event Timings
🕙 Daily Schedule:
- September 25 – 27: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- September 28 (Closing Day): 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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- Global food and beverage trade show
Final Thoughts
World Food India 2025 is where the future of food begins. It’s not just a trade event—it’s a high-impact business summit that connects global players with India’s food industry potential. Whether you’re looking to enter the Indian market, scale your processing operations, invest in agri-food tech, or explore sustainable innovation, this event provides a 360-degree platform to make it happen.
Join thousands of industry professionals, government stakeholders, and innovators at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan this September, and become part of India’s food revolution.
