World Food India (WFI) 2025

What is it?

A premier global event organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

Acts as an international hub for food innovation, financing, technology, and sustainability within India's food landscape.

Source & Background:

Developed by MoFPI to highlight India as a center for food processing.

Initial edition in 2017, succeeded by the 2nd in 2023, the 3rd in 2024, and currently the 4th in 2025.

Designed to enhance India’s role as the “Food Basket of the World.”

Objective:

Encourage both international and local investment in India's food processing industry.

Enhance connections from farm to table and increase value addition.

Promote food systems that are sustainable and prepared for the future.

Exhibit India's varied culinary traditions to the worldwide audience.

WFI 2025:

Simultaneous Events:

3rd Worldwide Food Regulators Conference (FSSAI).

24th Indian International Seafood Exhibition (SEAI).

Buyer-Seller Meet in Reverse (APEDA).

Fundamental Foundations:

Sustainable and Net Zero Food Production.

India as an International Culinary Center.

Advancements in Processing & Packaging Technologies.

Nourishment for Health, Wellness & Nutrition.

Animal husbandry and aquatic products fueling the rural economy.

Importance:

Economic: Bolsters investment in R&D, cold chains, startups, logistics, and retail.

Worldwide positioning: Establishes India as a global center for food and innovation leadership.

Strategic: Supports sustainable food systems that align with the SDGs.