News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) hosted the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
About World Food India 2025
- World Food India (WFI) is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect, and collaborate.
- Organized by: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- WFI is the largest gathering of investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, policy makers, and organizations from the global food ecosystem.
- Aim: To provides opportunities for both investment and trade in the food processing sector for leading Indian and international companies.
- WFI 2025 revolved around five key pillars:
- Sustainability and Net Zero Food Processing
- India as a Global Food Processing Hub
- Frontiers in Food Processing, Products and Packaging Technologies
- Food for Nutrition, Health and Wellness
- Livestock & Marine Products Accelerating the Indian Rural Economy
- Some of the features of event
- Participation: The global food event drew participation from over 21 countries, 21 Indian States/UTs, 10 Central Ministries, and 5 allied government bodies.
- Partner Countries: New Zealand and Saudi Arabia
- Focus Countries: Japan, Russia, UAE, and Vietnam
- Participation Scale: 1,700+ exhibitors, 500+ international buyers, and delegates from over 100 nations
- 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit (FSSAI): Aimed at promoting the harmonisation of international food safety standards.
- Knowledge Exchange: More than 45 sessions, including thematic discussions, state- and country-focused conferences, and CXO roundtables featuring over 100 global agri-food leaders
- 24th India International Seafood Show (SEAI): Showcasing India’s growing seafood export potential.
- Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (APEDA): Bringing together over 1,000 buyers to strengthen global trade linkages.
- Special Exhibitions: Featuring international, state, and ministry pavilions along with dedicated spaces such as the Pet Food Pavilion, Technology Pavilion, and the MoFPI Start-up Innovation Pavilion.
