4th edition of World Food India 2025

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, is set to host the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) — an international mega food event — from 25th to 28th September 2025 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

To build momentum for the event, a Curtain Raiser was held at The Lalit, New Delhi, where Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan launched the official brochure, event website, mobile app, and a promotional video that reflects India’s growing achievements in the agri-food processing sector.

WFI is not merely a trade fair, but a transformational initiative focused on advancing sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready food systems.

He also announced that the 2025 edition is set to be the largest yet, expecting participation from over 90 countries, 2,000+ exhibitors, and tens of thousands of stakeholders across the entire food value chain — from farm to fork.

Strategic Importance of the Event

World Food India 2025 serves as a strategic gateway to India’s rapidly evolving food economy, facilitating meaningful partnerships between Indian and global stakeholders. It brings together a wide range of participants — including food manufacturers, producers, processors, investors, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, logistics and cold chain operators, and even startups and food retailers.

Such convergence helps build a dynamic ecosystem focused on innovation, technology adoption, and global collaboration in the food processing sector. These goals are fully aligned with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) mission and its Vision 2047 development roadmap.

Key Highlights & Features of WFI 2025

The 4th edition will feature a range of dynamic segments and activities:

• Thematic Technology Showcases highlighting cutting-edge food processing solutions.

• Buyer-Seller Meets, facilitating direct interaction between producers and global buyers.

• CEO Round Tables with policymakers to deliberate on growth strategies.

• Digital technology showcases and MoFPI initiatives in food preservation and sustainability.

• The Great Indian Food Street, showcasing indigenous products and fusion opportunities with international cuisines.

• Startup Grand Challenge, focusing on innovative solutions for food sector challenges.

• Awards Ceremony recognizing achievements of startups, micro-entrepreneurs, and innovators in the food processing space.

These components aim to foster innovation, enhance investment opportunities, and showcase India’s capabilities in processing of milk, millets, and pulses—sectors where India already holds global leadership.

Global Participation & Past Success

Reflecting on the success of World Food India 2024, held from 19th to 22nd September 2024, the event witnessed robust international engagement, including:

• 6 international ministerial delegations

• 10 official delegations

• 20 country pavilions

• 2,390 foreign delegates

• 809 international buyers

• 1,557 exhibitors

• 18,000+ buyer-seller meetings

The event also adopted a Whole-of-Government approach, receiving support from 9 Central Ministries, 8 associate organizations, and 26 States and Union Territories.

Notably, over 100 CXOs (Chief Experience Officers) from leading Indian and global corporations participated, along with beneficiaries of MoFPI schemes, academic institutions, and domestic buyers.

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