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Indusfood 2026 Positions India as a Global Food Trade Hub
Indusfood 2026, the 9th edition of India’s flagship global food and beverage sourcing exhibition, will be held from 8-10 January 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India, the event aims to strengthen India’s role as a reliable and competitive partner in global food supply chains.
Branded as Asia’s leading F&B trade show, Indusfood 2026 will bring together Indian food producers, international buyers, policymakers, and global institutions to facilitate trade partnerships, sourcing opportunities, and long-term commercial engagement. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, signalling strong policy backing for India’s food processing and export ecosystem.
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India-UAE Food Corridor and Global Trade Platforms
A major highlight of Indusfood 2026 is the launch of the India-UAE Food Corridor, led by Abu Dhabi Food Hub, which aims to improve food security, streamline supply chains, and expand bilateral food trade between India and the UAE.
The exhibition will also host global business and logistics platforms, including a dedicated Bharat Mart session by DP World, focusing on export infrastructure, logistics integration, and policy dialogue to enhance India’s export competitiveness. Participation from over 120 countries, including verified global buyers and trade delegations, is expected.
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Culinary Diplomacy, Skills, and Start-up Innovation
Indusfood 2026 will place strong emphasis on culinary leadership and cultural exchange. The inaugural World Culinary Heritage Conference will bring together chefs, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss heritage, innovation, and global food culture.
Skill development will be supported through a five-day residential programme by the India International Centre for Culinary Leadership, which will offer certification to 150 chefs. High-level cultural engagements will include the India on a Platter Gala Dinner, hosted for ministers, ambassadors, global buyers, and international delegations.
Innovation will be showcased through tasting platforms and start-up engagement forums, including the APEDA Bharati Initiative, led by APEDA, which will connect Indian agri-food start-ups with global buyers through curated pitch sessions.
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Indusfood 2026 and the Future of India’s Food Exports
With rising global demand for safe, traceable, and sustainably sourced food, Indusfood 2026 is positioned as a key platform that links Indian producers to international markets. The focus on value-added processing, innovation, and export-led growth reinforces India’s ambition to expand its global food trade footprint and attract long-term investment and partnerships.
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DhruvStar Industry Insights: What It Means for the Agriculture Sector
1) Export Strategy Is Becoming Platform-Led
Food exporters and processors may use platforms like Indusfood 2026 to move beyond transactional trade toward structured, long-term sourcing relationships.
2) Logistics and Corridors Matter as Much as Production
Initiatives such as the India-UAE Food Corridor highlight that competitiveness may increasingly depend on supply-chain integration, not just output volumes.
3) Innovation and Start-ups Are Entering Mainstream Trade Forums
The APEDA Bharati Initiative signals growing space for agri-food start-ups to engage directly with global buyers, investors, and distributors.
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