Source: PIB
Context:
In line with this vision, MoFPI launched World Food India (WFI), its flagship international event designed to showcase India’s rich food culture and attract global investment in 2017. Two more editions were held in 2023 and 2024, and the 4theditionis set to be held from 25thto 28thSeptember 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
About WFI 2025:
- What it is: Flagship international event by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
- Purpose: Platform for food innovation, investment, technology, and sustainability in India
- History: 1st edition – 2017; 2nd – 2023; 3rd – 2024; 4th – 2025
- Objective: Strengthen India’s position as the “Food Basket of the World”
Aim:
- Promote foreign and domestic investment in food processing
- Strengthen farm-to-fork linkages and value addition
- Encourage sustainable and future-ready food systems
- Showcase India’s diverse food culture globally
Key Features:
- Parallel Events:
- 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit (FSSAI)
- 24th India International Seafood Show (SEAI)
- Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (APEDA)
- Core Pillars:
- Sustainability & Net Zero Food Processing
- India as a Global Food Hub
- Frontiers in Processing & Packaging Technologies
- Food for Nutrition, Health & Wellness
- Livestock & Marine Products driving rural economy
