World Food India 2025: Dates, Objectives, Significance

World Food India 2025 is set to be one of the biggest global events in the food and agri-processing sector. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the 4th edition will take place from September 25 to 28, 2025, bringing together global investors, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and food entrepreneurs.

This event is designed to promote India’s food processing capabilities, accelerate foreign investments, support innovation, and position India as a leading global food hub.

What is World Food India?

Introduced by: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
Editions:

• 1st Edition – 2017

• 2nd Edition – 2023

• 3rd Edition – 2024

• 4th Edition – September 25–28, 2025

Key Objectives of World Food India 2025

• Showcase India’s strength in food processing and agri-based industries

• Attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and boost exports

• Promote innovation, technology adoption, startups, and sustainability

• Strengthen India’s positioning as a “Global Food Hub”

• Build partnerships through B2B, B2G, and G2G interactions

• Highlight government schemes like PLI, PMKSY, and Atmanirbhar Bharat

Event Format & Highlights

World Food India 2025 will feature a multi-dimensional format to engage domestic and international stakeholders. Key segments include:

1. Exhibitions & Trade Fairs

• Food processing companies

• Packaging solutions

• Supply chain & cold storage technologies

• Organic and GI-tagged products

2. B2B, B2G & G2G Meetings

• Global investors

• State government delegations

• International trade missions

3. Conferences & Knowledge Sessions

• Value addition & sustainability

• Agri exports & logistics

• Cold chain infrastructure

• Digital agriculture & food safety

• Financing & investment models

4. State & Country Sessions

• Country-specific pavilions

• State-level investment opportunities

• Regional cuisine showcases

5. Start-up & Innovation Showcases

• Agritech, food tech, and food packaging start-ups

• AI, automation, traceability and processing technologies

6. Food Street

• Regional cuisines and traditional dishes

• Live culinary demonstrations

• Promoting India’s culinary diversity

India’s Global Ranking in Food Production

India is among the world’s top food producers, making it a major destination for food processing investment.

Largest Producer in the World

• Milk

• Onions

• Pulses

Second Largest Producer

• Rice

• Wheat

• Sugarcane

• Tea

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Eggs

India is also a major exporter of spices, marine products, basmati rice, and processed foods, making it a global agri-business hub.

Why World Food India 2025 Matters

This mega food processing summit will:

• Boost FDI and private investment

• Strengthen value chains from farm to fork

• Promote exports and international trade partnerships

• Create employment in rural and semi-urban sectors

• Empower farmers and agri-based MSMEs

• Support sustainable development and innovation

The vision aligns with flagship government initiatives like:

• Make in India

• Atmanirbhar Bharat

• Viksit Bharat 2047

• PM Kisan Sampada Yojana

• PLI Scheme for Food Processing

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