New Delhi, January 7: The ninth edition of Indusfood 2026, India’s flagship global food and beverage (F&B) sourcing exhibition, will be held from January 8 to 10, 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), the event aims to further strengthen India’s position as a reliable and competitive partner in global food supply chains.
Branded as Asia’s premier F&B trade show, Indusfood 2026 will bring together leading Indian food producers, international buyers, policymakers, industry leaders and global institutions to facilitate trade collaborations, bilateral engagements and long-term partnerships.
The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan, underscoring the Government’s focus on strengthening the food processing ecosystem, improving export competitiveness and expanding global market access for Indian food products.
Key global initiatives and partnerships
A major highlight of Indusfood 2026 will be the launch of the India–UAE Food Corridor by the Abu Dhabi Food Hub, aimed at enhancing food security, streamlining supply chains and accelerating bilateral food trade. Another notable feature will be the 75-year milestone celebration by Saudi Arabian exhibitor Alsalan, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s long-standing food trade legacy and its deepening partnership with India.
The exhibition is expected to see participation from over 120 countries, including thousands of verified global buyers and several high-level international trade delegations.
Focus on logistics, innovation and culinary diplomacy
Indusfood 2026 will feature dedicated global business and logistics platforms, including a special Bharat Mart session by DP World, focusing on export infrastructure, logistics integration and policy-level dialogue to boost India’s export competitiveness.
In the area of culinary diplomacy, the inaugural World Culinary Heritage Conference will be organised, bringing together international and Indian chefs, policymakers and industry leaders to deliberate on heritage preservation and innovation. Skill development will also be highlighted, with the India International Centre for Culinary Leadership (IICCL), in collaboration with IFCA, conducting a five-day residential programme for 150 chefs, offering Level 1 Ambassador of Indian Cuisine certification.
High-level cultural engagements will include the ‘India on a Platter’ Gala Dinner at Taj Palace, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, for ministers, ambassadors, global buyers and international delegations.
Showcasing start-ups and global engagement
The exhibition will host international tasting and innovation platforms, including cheese and wine tasting sessions by Cyprus, and APEDA’s Bharati Initiative, which will showcase innovative Indian agri-food start-ups through Shark Tank–style pitch sessions for global buyers. Curated engagements with industry bodies such as FIFI, FHRAI and KSBA will promote sectoral collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Several high-level global delegations are expected, including trade association leaders from Turkey, Worldchefs President Chef Andy Cuthbert, Asia Continental Director Chef Willment Leong, and senior government officials and retail buyers from Fiji representing major supermarket chains.
As global demand grows for safe, traceable, sustainable and ethically sourced food, Indusfood 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform connecting Indian producers with international markets, supporting innovation, sustainability, value-added food processing and export-led growth.
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