4th edition to be held from September 25–28, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi; expected to host 90+ countries and 2,000+ exhibitors
NEW DELHI, July 23, 2025 – The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, will host the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) from September 25 to 28, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Ahead of the mega event, a Curtain Raiser was held today at The Lalit, New Delhi, where Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan unveiled the official publicity brochure, event website, mobile app, and promotional video for WFI 2025.
In his keynote address, Shri Chirag Paswan expressed gratitude to ministries, industry leaders, and stakeholders for their support in making the 3rd edition of World Food India a grand success.
> “World Food India is more than a trade show; it is a transformative platform to position India as a global hub for food innovation, investment, and sustainability. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this event reinforces our commitment to building sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready food systems,” Shri Paswan stated.
The 4th edition is set to be the largest ever, with participation expected from over 90 countries, more than 2,000 exhibitors, and tens of thousands of stakeholders across the entire food value chain—from farm to fork.
Showcasing India’s Food Processing Leadership
Shri Avinash Joshi, Secretary, MoFPI, highlighted the sector’s growing contribution to Gross Value Addition (GVA) and its global leadership in processing milk, millets, and pulses. He emphasized the role of inclusive platforms like World Food India 2025 in fostering:
Thematic technology showcases
Buyer-seller meets
CEO roundtables to encourage global partnerships and investments
The Ministry anticipates record-breaking participation and collaboration, making WFI 2025 even more impactful than previous editions.
Curtain Raiser Highlights
The Ministry presented a detailed overview of the summit’s key themes, which align with India’s broader goals of food security, sustainability, and innovation. The event included:
Release of the World Food India 2025 brochure
Launch of the official website and mobile application
Unveiling of a promotional video showcasing India’s achievements in agri-processing and its ambitions for the future
Anchored in the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India’s 2047 development objectives, WFI 2025 aims to:
Attract unprecedented global investments
Drive technology adoption in food processing
Strengthen inclusive value chains across India
FICCI will serve as the National Event Partner, while Ernst & Young LLP is the Knowledge Partner, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.
The Curtain Raiser was attended by representatives from Central Ministries and Departments, State Governments, Embassies, industry leaders, and senior MoFPI officials.
About World Food India
World Food India is the Ministry of Food Processing Industries’ flagship global event that brings together key stakeholders across the food value chain. It serves as a platform for showcasing India’s food processing potential, encouraging investments, promoting innovation, and building sustainable food systems for the future.