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World Food India (WFI) 2025

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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
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World Food India (WFI) 2025

Source: PIB

Context:

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries reflects on World Food India (WFI) 2025, highlighting its evolution into a strategic platform aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global food basket. WFI serves as a convergence point for government, industry, farmers, FPOs, SHGs, and global investors, enabling innovation to translate into investment and growth.

Strategic Objectives

The agenda rests on five core pillars:

  1. Sustainability & Net-Zero Food Processing
  2. India as a Global Food Processing Hub
  3. Frontiers in Food Processing, Products & Packaging Technologies
  4. Processed Food for Nutrition & Health
  5. Livestock & Marine Products for Rural Economy

Each pillar is mapped to curated sessions, B2B meetings, and adoption pathways, ensuring actionable outcomes from discussions.

Key Highlights:

  • CEO Roundtable: Strategic dialogue among industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to foster collaboration and address sectoral challenges.
  • Micro-Entrepreneurs & SHGs:
    • Free stalls enable direct engagement with domestic and global buyers.
    • Trade orders worth crores generated; lasting partnerships established.
  • North-East Pavilion: Showcases organic and sustainable products such as Assam teas and Meghalaya turmeric, highlighting the region as a launchpad for Indian organic brands.
  • Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement: Includes HoReCa, Alcobev sectors, and technology innovators.
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