New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated as the Export Partner at the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
APEDA’s pavilion featured 142 exhibitors across 120 stalls, showcasing the diversity of India’s agri-food sector, including GI-tagged products, Basmati rice, millets, organic produce, livestock products, and value-added foods. The pavilion included thematic zones such as the GI Gallery, Fresca Zone, Basmati Export Development Foundation stall, and a BHARTI Zone focused on startups and innovation.
As part of its role as Export Partner, APEDA organized the Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM), which drew over 530 international buyers from 68 countries, including major supermarket chains like Walmart, Nesto, Al Madina, Mustafa Singapore, and Choithram. The event facilitated more than 4,654 curated B2B meetings, providing Indian exporters and startups a platform to explore new markets, showcase innovative products, and establish long-term business connections.
APEDA also strengthened global market access through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with LuLu Hypermarket LLC on September 25, 2025. The collaboration under the BHARTI (Bharat’s Hub for Agritech Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement) Initiative will give Indian agri-food startups shelf space across 252 LuLu outlets in the GCC, along with product sampling campaigns, consumer engagement, and access to LuLu’s export division for global distribution.
The BHARTI Initiative was highlighted with a dedicated stall and an interactive seminar on “From Farm to Global Markets: Startup-Driven Innovation for Agri-Food Exports.” The session brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss strategies for supporting 100 agri-food ventures through mentorship, branding, technology adoption, and market intelligence.
Speaking at the event, Chairman, APEDA said, “World Food India 2025 has been a milestone in showcasing India’s agri-food potential to the world. As Export Partner, APEDA successfully brought together more than 140 exhibitors and over 500 buyers from 68 countries, enabling thousands of business meetings and new opportunities for exporters. The Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet, the MoU with LuLu Hypermarket, and the BHARTI Initiative together reflect APEDA’s commitment to empowering startups, strengthening international partnerships, and building a future-ready, innovation-driven export ecosystem.”
Through its participation at WFI 2025, APEDA reinforced its mission to develop a globally competitive agri-food export sector. By combining large-scale buyer engagement, international collaborations, and startup-led innovation, the authority continues to position India as a trusted partner in global food trade and a leader in sustainable, innovation-driven growth.
BI Bureau
