Investments worth over ₹1 lakh crore have been committed in the first two days of World Food India 2025, with 21 companies signing MoUs worth more than ₹25,000 crore on Friday alone, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries said.
The mega event, being held at Bharat Mandapam, saw over 25 knowledge sessions involving stakeholders from across the food processing and allied sectors. Dialogues centred around sustainability, technology, investment opportunities and international partnerships to position India as a “global food basket of the future.”
Day two featured sessions led by partner and focus states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand and Bihar, besides international partners such as New Zealand, Vietnam, Japan and Russia. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH, APEDA and the World Bank also hosted sectoral discussions.
The ministry said that, in parallel, two global events – the 3rd Global Food Regulators Summit organised by FSSAI and the 24th India International Seafood Show (IISS) hosted by the Seafood Exporters Association of India – are underway alongside World Food India.
The FSSAI summit aims to harmonise food safety standards and enhance regulatory cooperation, while IISS is showcasing India’s seafood export potential and global market linkages.
Government-to-government meetings were also held with Russia and Portugal to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food processing.
The ministry urged industry stakeholders to step up investments and innovation in food processing, stressing India’s commitment to transition from “food security to nutrition security.”
