PM Modi to Inaugurate World Food India 2025 in New Delhi, 1,700+ Exhibitors to Join

Key Highlights

• PM Modi to inaugurate World Food India 2025 on Sept 25.

• Over 1,700 exhibitors and 500+ international buyers to join.

• 21 countries, 21 states, and 10 ministries participating.

• Partner countries: New Zealand & Saudi Arabia; focus countries: Japan, Russia, UAE, Vietnam.

• 45+ knowledge sessions, seafood show, and buyer-seller meet planned.

World Food India 2025 is set to become the largest gathering of the global food processing industry in India, with over 1,700 exhibitors and 500 international buyers participating. The event aims to showcase India as a hub for food innovation, investment, and sustainability.

Event Details and Schedule

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) will host the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) from September 25 to 28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on September 25 at 6:00 PM.

The inaugural session will also be attended by Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Chirag Paswan, and Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Railways.

Participants and Global Representation

WFI 2025 will witness participation from:

• Over 21 countries

• 21 Indian states and Union Territories

• 10 central ministries

• 5 allied government organisations

New Zealand and Saudi Arabia are partner countries, while Japan, Russia, the UAE, and Vietnam are focus countries.

Key Highlights of the Event

The mega food event will include:

• 45+ knowledge sessions with state and country-specific conferences and CXO roundtables.

• Participation of 100+ global agri-food leaders.

• 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit by FSSAI.

• The 24th India International Seafood Show focuses on seafood exports.

• Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet organised by APEDA with 1,000+ buyers.

• Special pavilions such as the Pet Food Pavilion, Technology Pavilion, and MoFPI Start-up Innovation Pavilion.

Focus Areas of WFI 2025

This year, World Food India will emphasize five major themes:

• Sustainability & Net-Zero Food Processing

• Positioning India as a Global Food Processing Hub

• Innovation in Food Processing & Packaging Technologies

• Food for Nutrition & Wellness

• Boosting Livestock & Marine Products for Rural Economy

New Publication Launch

Ahead of the event, Union Minister Chirag Paswan launched a publication titled “Frequently Asked Questions on Different Concepts of Food Processing”, aimed at spreading science-based information and busting myths about processed foods.

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CMV360 Says

World Food India 2025 is expected to be a milestone event for India’s food processing sector. With global participation, cutting-edge innovations, and focused discussions on sustainability and food security, the event will strengthen India’s position as a global leader in food processing and create new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and growth.