New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) commenced its participation in the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) London 2025 on 18 March 2025, showcasing India's agricultural offerings, processed foods, and alcoholic beverages. A delegation of 16 leading Indian exporters from Gujarat, Punjab, Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, among other states, is representing India with 27 participants at the India Pavilion, providing a platform for business opportunities in the UK market.

India’s pavilion features a diverse selection of homegrown value-added products, including a variety of agricultural produce, processed foods, and beverages.

The India Pavilion was inaugurated on Thursday by Deputy High Commissioner of India in the UK, Sujit Ghosh, and First Secretary (Trade, Tourism and OCI), Rakesh Dahiya, along with officials from APEDA. APEDA’s presence at IFE London 2025 reflects India's commitment to promoting its agricultural offerings on the global stage.

Notable highlights of the exhibition include fresh fruits such as mangoes, pomegranates, and guavas, a premium range of processed foods, and a fine collection of Indian liquor, including Rampur, Sula, Godawan, Old Monk Coffee Rum, Jamun Gin, and Jaisalmer. Visitors can explore an extensive selection of products such as Basmati rice, honey, namkeen, peanut butter, makhana, sauces, millets, soya chaap, baby corn, masala soda, dried petha, and ready-to-cook dishes like Rajma Rice, Samosas, Dal Rice, Sarson Ka Saag, Chana Rice, and coconuts.

A special emphasis is placed on promoting organic products, millets, and Indian fruits like mangoes and pomegranates. Sampling sessions are being organised, allowing attendees to experience authentic Indian flavours with offerings such as vegetarian and non-vegetarian Basmati Rice Biryani and Millet Khichdi.

As part of its strategic efforts to expand the global reach of Indian agricultural exports, India's participation in IFE London 2025 serves as a platform for Indian exporters to connect with potential buyers, explore new business collaborations, and showcase the country's diverse agricultural and processed food products to the world.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Its mission is to develop, facilitate, and promote the export of agricultural and processed food products from India, strengthening the country's presence in the global food and beverage industry.

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