AAHAR 2025: APEDA Showcases India’s Food Exports
Why in the news
APEDA had a prominent role at AAHAR 2025, the food and hospitality fair that highlighted India’s rising profile in agriculture and food processing.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 39th AAHAR |
| Dates | 4-8 March 2025 |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Organiser | India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) |
| Inaugurated by | Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries |
| APEDA Pavilion opened by | APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, with FSSAI and other officials |
- 95 exhibitors were facilitated by APEDA, including Farmer Producer Organizations, Farmer Producer Companies, entrepreneurs and manufacturers from 17 states and several UTs.
- At the India Plant-Based Foods Show, the APEDA Chairman spoke of growing exports, rising global demand for plant-based food, and the potential of millets and organic products.
What the APEDA Pavilion displayed
- Millets and value-added products.
- Frozen and canned foods, vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
- Dehydrated onions and garlic.
- Flavoured cashews, confectionery and chocolates.
- Edible oils, cereals, spices and health beverages.
A live sampling area run by an Indian chef served millet dishes such as millet mathri pie, foxtail risotto and a ragi-mango smoothie.
Significance
- Stronger trade links through export-ready products and keen buyer and investor interest.
- Sustainability emphasis, with millets and plant-based innovation.
- Possible regulatory fine-tuning to ease farm-product exports.
Exam angle
- Full form: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
- Organiser of AAHAR: ITPO.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam.