"Chirag Paswan Unveils Brochure, Website, and App for the 4th Installment of the Global Food Exposition, World Food India 2025"
World Food India 2025, set to take place from September 25 to 28 in New Delhi, is a global food innovation and investment event that aims to promote India as a global food processing hub and showcase the sector's investment potential [1][4].
This year's event emphasizes food processing for prosperity, with a focus on attracting unprecedented global investment, fostering technology adoption, and promoting inclusive value chains in the food sector across India and the subcontinent [2][4].
Key Objectives and Themes
The event's key objectives and themes include:
- Promoting innovation and sustainability in food processing, with showcases of new technologies and sustainable food practices [1][3].
- Creating a platform for global collaboration and investment through CEO roundtables, buyer-seller meets, and participation from over 90 countries, featuring more than 2,000 exhibitors across the food value chain [1][4].
- Supporting India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and aligning with the country's 2047 development goals in food security, sustainability, and innovation [2].
- Positioning India as a leader in processing key agricultural products such as milk, millets, and pulses and boosting agri-product exports, which currently form about one-fifth of India's export sector [1][2].
A Platform for Global Partnerships
Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), with support from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Ernst & Young LLP as knowledge partners [2][4], World Food India 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event is expected to be the largest edition so far, underscoring India's growing prominence in global food innovation and investment [4].
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, launched the official WFI 2025 brochure, mobile application, and website during the launch event, which was attended by senior officials from various Central Ministries, state governments, and foreign embassies [5].
A Boost for India's Food Processing Industry
Minister Paswan emphasized that with continued support from all stakeholders, World Food India 2025 would boost innovation in India's food processing industry [6]. The summit is considered a key platform for showcasing India's potential as a global hub for food innovation and investment [7].
FICCI is the national event partner for World Food India 2025, and Ernst & Young LLP is the knowledge partner. The event will feature dedicated technology showcases, buyer-seller meets, and CEO roundtables to promote international collaboration and investment [3].
World Food India 2025 aims to accelerate India's transformation into a global food processing powerhouse by fostering investment, innovation, sustainability, and international partnerships across the food industry. The event will also serve as a platform to set the tone for the future of food processing in India.
[1] Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) [2] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) [3] Ernst & Young LLP [4] World Food India 2025 Official Website [5] Press Information Bureau [6] Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) [7] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- The goal of World Food India 2025 is to position India as a global leader not only in food processing but also in attracting finance for its business aims and fostering lifestyle improvements through innovation in food-and-drink.
- Global finance and industry collaboration will be essential in achieving India's vision of self-reliance and its objectives for food innovation, such as promoting sustainable practices, harnessing technology, and strengthening value chains in the food sector.
