World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), concluded on a historic note with investment commitments of unprecedented scale. Over the course of the four-day event, 26 leading domestic and global companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹1,02,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest investment announcements in India’s food processing sector. These MoUs are projected to generate direct employment for over 64,000 people and create indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh individuals, reinforcing the government’s vision of positioning India as a global hub for food processing.
The MoUs were signed by some of the most prominent names in the sector, including Reliance Consumer Products Ltd., The Coca-Cola System in India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Lulu Group), Nestlé India Ltd., Tata Consumer Products Ltd., Carlsberg India Pvt. Ltd., B.L. Agro Industries Ltd., ABIS Foods & Proteins Pvt. Ltd., ACE International Ltd., Patanjali Foods Ltd., Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Agristo Masa Pvt. Ltd., Tiwana Nutrition Global Pvt. Ltd., Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd., Indian Poultry Alliance Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd., Dabur India Ltd., Allana Consumer Products Ltd., Olam Food Ingredients, AB InBev, Cremica Food Park Pvt. Ltd., Dairy Craft, Sundex Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Naso Industries Pvt. Ltd., and Bluepine Foods.
The commitments span across diverse segments such as dairy, meat and poultry, packaged foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spices and condiments, confectionery, edible oils, fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat products.
A significant highlight of these partnerships is their pan-India footprint, with investments spread across multiple states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the North-Eastern region. This wide geographic distribution ensures that the benefits of these investments are equitably shared, bringing opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and local communities across diverse regions of the country.
Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation partner, assisted the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in signing these MoUs.
World Food India 2025 has not only attracted record investment commitments but also reaffirmed India’s position as a trusted global destination for food processing. The event has laid a strong foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and international collaboration, further consolidating India’s leadership in shaping the future of global food systems. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in partnership with Invest India, will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders to facilitate these investments and ensure their effective implementation.
Meanwhile, Day 3 of World Food India 2025 witnessed a series of impactful technical sessions, international collaborations, and knowledge exchanges, further reinforcing India’s role as a global hub for food processing and innovation. During the first two days of the event, there were 4,657 B2B meetings, 154 G2G meetings, and 9,564 RBSM meetings, while the overall footfall stood at 35,784.
Partner and focus states including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Odisha; conducted dedicated sessions showcasing their strengths.
The Department of Fisheries organised a session on “Fish Tech for Fishers’ Prosperity: Innovations in Processing and Value Addition,” highlighting advancements in fisheries and value chain development. Sponsored sessions added further depth, with the Centre for Responsible Business convening discussions on the National Alliance for Regenerative Vegetable Oil Sector, while BL Agro hosted RASHTRA 2025: Risk Analytics Seminar – Heralding the Transformation of Agriculture.
NIFTEM-K transferred two key technologies: “Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0 initiatives” to Interlink Foods Pvt. Ltd. and “Unfermented Mayo” to Jiwanmitra Nutraceuticals Private Limited.
On the same day, NIFTEM-K also signed MoUs with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida; the Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development, Imphal; Rejuvome Therapeutics, Bangalore; and the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi.
NIFTEM-T signed MoUs with M/s Envirocare Labs Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra for placements and research, and with M/s Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), New Delhi to set up a Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification. It also signed an MoA with M/s Fruvetech Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, a winner of the Start-up Grand Challenge 3.0.
In line with the summit’s vision of fostering global partnerships, key government-to-government meetings were held with counterparts from New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and Uganda, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in agriculture and food processing.
World Food India 2025 continues to be a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and investment, driving the transformation of India’s food economy while strengthening global partnerships.
