The Food Processing Industries Minister inaugurated 9th edition of Indusfood 2026

Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India inaugurated Indusfood 2026 at Expo Mart, Greater Noida, on 8th January 2026.

Event Overview
- Occasion: 9th edition of Indusfood 2026
- Venue: Expo Mart, Greater Noida
- Date: 8 January 2026
- Chief Guest: Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
- Scale: Largest edition yet, covering 120,000 sq. metres with 2,200+ exhibitors from 30+ countries and 15,000+ buyers from 120+ countries.

Minister’s Highlights
- Emphasized India’s transition from food surplus → value-added exports.
- Urged global brands to set up R&D centers in India.
- Stressed government support through schemes like:
- PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)
- National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)
- Noted GST reforms: food processing sector now in lowest slab (5% or 0%), boosting market access.

APEDA’s “BHARATI” Initiative
- Full form: Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement.
- Aim: Empower agri-food startups and promote innovation-driven exports.
- Launched by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev.

New Features at Indusfood 2026
- Pet Food & Animal Nutrition Pavilion
- Cookware & Kitchenware Pavilion
- World Culinary Heritage Conference 2026 (with IFCA)
- 40+ knowledge events featuring 150+ speakers on investment, exports, AI, automation, and food ecosystems.

Industry Impact
- India’s F&B exports (2024–25): USD 47.3 billion
- Processed food exports: USD 7.9 billion, led by cocoa and related products.
- MoU signed for India–UAE Food Corridor, strengthening bilateral trade.

This edition of Indusfood positions India as a global food basket hub, blending innovation, sustainability, and international partnerships.