World Food India 2025

India’s flagship food processing event, World Food India 2025, recently concluded in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward becoming a global food hub. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), this four-day summit witnessed record-breaking investment commitments worth over ₹1.02 lakh crore.

The event was a landmark for the global food market, attracting both domestic and international companies keen on tapping India’s vast potential in the international food industry.

Key Highlights of World Food India 2025

Investment Commitments & Employment:

Over ₹1,02,000 crore worth of MoUs were signed by 26 major companies during World Food India 2025. The projects are expected to create more than 64,000 direct jobs and over 10 lakh indirect jobs, contributing significantly to the growth of a food export hub in India.

Sectors Covered:

The MoUs signed span across multiple sectors of the food industry, reflecting India’s diverse capabilities as a global food processing hub:

• Dairy, meat & poultry

• Packaged foods and ready-to-eat products

• Spices, condiments, and confectionery

• Edible oils, beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)

• Fruits, vegetables, and agro-processing units

Pan-India Investment Reach:

• States participating in this mega initiative include

  • Gujarat

  • Maharashtra

  • Uttar Pradesh

  • Punjab

  • Bihar 

  • Tamil Nadu

  • Karnataka

  • Andhra Pradesh

  • Telangana

  • Madhya Pradesh

  • Odisha

  • Rajasthan

  • West Bengal

  • Assam

  • Uttarakhand

  • Chhattisgarh

  • Jammu & Kashmir

  • Northeastern states

• This wide geographical coverage positions India as a prominent agro-processing hub and underscores the nationwide impact of World Food India 2025.

Why India is Becoming a Global Food Hub

India’s efforts to become a global food hub are rooted in strategic initiatives under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. World Food India 2025 demonstrated India’s growing prominence in the international food trade hub network. The country is already among the top five global producers in food and agriculture, and the development of a robust food innovation and processing hub is set to further strengthen its position.

The food processing sector not only boosts farmer income but also enhances employment opportunities, contributing to both economic growth and food security. By leveraging modern technology, best practices, and investment opportunities in global food processing hubs, India aims to emerge as a leading food export country and a food manufacturing hub worldwide.

Opportunities and Investments Highlighted at World Food India 2025

The event highlighted numerous opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs looking to participate in India’s international food processing hubs:

• Expansion of food export hubs for dairy, fruits, and packaged foods

• Investment in agro-processing hubs to strengthen supply chains

• Development of food innovation and processing hubs to meet global standards

• Strategic partnerships with international food industry players for technology transfer

Experts suggest that India’s journey toward becoming a global food hub for exports will drive economic growth, create employment, and increase foreign exchange earnings. With over 26 major companies signing MoUs during World Food India 2025, the country is poised to set benchmarks for best practices in developing a global food hub.

Static GK Facts for SSC Aspirants

• World Food India is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

• The first edition of the event was held in 2017.

• Invest India, the national investment promotion agency, supported MoU facilitation.

• MoFPI was created in 1988 and became a full-fledged ministry in 2006.

• India’s food processing sector is a major contributor to employment, farmer income, and agro-export growth.

Final Thoughts

World Food India 2025 concluded in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s journey to becoming a global food hub.

Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the four-day event witnessed investment commitments of over ₹1.02 lakh crore, with 26 major companies signing MoUs across sectors like dairy, packaged foods, spices, beverages, and agro-processing. The initiatives are expected to generate over 64,000 direct jobs and more than 10 lakh indirect jobs.

With widespread participation from states across India, the event strengthens India’s position in the international food industry and highlights its potential as a leading food export hub.