The ninth edition of Indusfood 2026, India’s flagship global food and beverage sourcing exhibition, will be held from 8 to 10 January 2026 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India, the event aims to further strengthen India’s position as a trusted and competitive partner in global food supply chains.
Positioned as Asia’s premier food and beverage trade show, Indusfood 2026 will bring together leading Indian food producers, international buyers, policymakers, industry leaders and global institutions on a single platform to promote trade collaborations, bilateral engagements and long term partnerships.
The exhibition will be formally inaugurated by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening the food processing ecosystem, enhancing export competitiveness and expanding global market access for Indian food products.
A major highlight of the event will be the launch of the India UAE Food Corridor by Abu Dhabi Food Hub, aimed at enhancing food security, streamlining supply chains and accelerating bilateral food trade flows. Another key attraction will be the 75 year milestone celebration by Saudi Arabian exhibitor Alsalan, showcasing the country’s long standing food trade legacy and its growing partnership with India.
Indusfood 2026 is expected to see participation from more than 120 countries, with thousands of verified global buyers and several high level international trade delegations in attendance.
The exhibition will also feature dedicated global business and logistics platforms, including a special Bharat Mart session by DP World focused 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 bring together Indian and international chefs, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss heritage preservation and innovation.
Skill development will be another key focus, with the India International Centre for Culinary Leadership, in collaboration with IFCA, conducting a five day residential programme for 150 chefs, offering Level One 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 and Industry for ministers, ambassadors, global buyers and international delegations.
International tasting and innovation platforms will include cheese and wine tasting sessions hosted by Cyprus and APEDA’s Bharati Initiative, which will showcase innovative Indian agri food start ups to global buyers through Shark Tank style pitch sessions. Curated engagements with industry bodies including FIFI, FHRAI and KSBA will promote knowledge exchange, networking and sectoral collaboration.
The event will also host several global delegations, including trade association leaders from Turkey, senior government officials and retail buyers from Fiji, and leading international culinary representatives.
With rising global demand for safe, traceable, sustainable and ethically sourced food, Indusfood 2026 is expected to play a key role in connecting Indian producers with international markets. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, value added processing and export led growth, the exhibition is set to act as a catalyst for the next phase of India’s food trade expansion.
