World Food India 2025 Exhibitor List - Summary
Indian Government has been actively promoting the food processing sector through targeted schemes and reforms, recognizing its potential as a global leader in value-added agriculture. The number of registered food business operators has expanded from 25 lakh to 64 lakh, reflecting growing formalisation. Infrastructure has also strengthened with establishing 24 mega food parks, 22 agro-processing clusters and completing 289 cold chain projects and 305 processing and preservation units, creating significant additional capacity. Further, 10 projects under Operation Greens have enhanced value addition, while 225 R&D projects have yielded 20 patents and 52 commercialised technologies.
The MoFPIis implementing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore (2021–22 to 2026–27) to build global champions and boost Indian brands in international markets. Further, a Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-based Products (PLISMBP) has been launched to encourage Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) millet products, promoting value addition and expanding millet consumption.
Key Features
- High-level knowledge sessions and panel discussions with global thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.
- Sectoral exhibitions spotlighting innovations in food processing, packaging, machinery, cold chain, and allied industries.
- B2B and B2G networking opportunities aimed at forging strategic partnerships and collaborations.
- Culinary experiences and chef competitions, showcasing India’s diverse food heritage alongside global trends in healthy, sustainable, and futuristic foods.
