World Food India 2025 | 24 Sep 2025

Why in News?

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 4th edition of World Food India on 25th September 2025 in New Delhi, with over 90 countries, 2,000+ exhibitors, and thousands of stakeholders participating in the largest edition yet.

Key Points

  • About: World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries from  25th to 28th September 2025, will highlight India’s potential as the ‘Global Food Hub’ for food processing and supply.
    • India is the largest producer of milk, onions, and pulses, and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, tea, fruits, vegetables, and eggs.
    • The food processing sector has attracted USD 7.33 billion in FDI equity inflows over the past decade.
  • Partner & Focus Countries: New Zealand and Saudi Arabia will participate as Partner Countries, while Japan, UAE, Vietnam, and Russia will participate as Focus Countries.
  • International Events:
    • 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)– providing a unique platform for global regulators to deliberate on harmonisation of food safety standards and strengthen international regulatory cooperation.
    • 24th India International Seafood Show (IISS) by the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) – focusing on India’s growing seafood export potential and global market linkages.
  • Core Focus Pillars:

Focus Pillars of WFI