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FICCI Annapoorna Exhibition 2025 Unveils India\u2019s Expanding Food Processing Ecosystem<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nFood-Processing Industry Can Deliver Prosperity for Farmers & Consumers, says Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries at FICCI Annapoorna Exhibition 2025 in Mumbai<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

India\u2019s Food Revolution Takes Centre Stage at FICCI\u2019s Annapoorna Interfood 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 11 DEC 2025 5:59PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cFICCI\u2019s Annapoorna Interfood event is a window into the potential of India\u2019s food processing industry to transform agriculture, livelihoods, and consumer experience,\u201d said Avinash Joshi, IAS, Secretary, MoFPI, today in Mumbai.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Avinash Joshi was speaking at the 17th edition of the Annapoorna Interfood Exhibition, organized by FICCI in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). \u201cWith rising agricultural productivity, growing domestic demand, and evolving consumption patterns, we must scale up processing, value-addition, and food-safety standards, otherwise farmers will forego the prosperity they deserve, and consumers will miss out on choice, quality, and fairness. Through policy support, subsidies, and credible regulation, we aim to ensure this sector flourishes, for everyone,\u201d added Joshi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Annapoorna Interfood event which drew a large gathering of stakeholders from across India, Africa, US, Europe, UAE and Australia, featured participation from leading food-processing companies, buyers, and trade professionals, with representation from 17\u201318 countries exploring India\u2019s dynamic market.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Emphasizing the importance of government support in driving sectoral growth, Joshi highlighted that India\u2019s strength lies in its agricultural foundation, and the country\u2019s challenge, and opportunity, is to convert that foundation into sustainable prosperity through food processing. Under flagship schemes such as the PM Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) and the PMFME Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises), MoFPI provides extensive assistance including capital subsidies for small and micro enterprises, financial support of 35%\u201350% for setting up cold-chain facilities, food-testing labs, incubation centers, and processing units in agricultural clusters, as well as special incentives and seed funding for self-help groups, particularly women-led SHGs,\u00a0 to begin food-processing ventures. \u201cThrough these programmes, we are not just processing produce, we are transforming rural livelihoods, boosting employment, and offering consumers better quality and diverse products,\u201d Joshi noted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At the event, Ms. Nandini Roy Chowdhury, Principal Consultant at Future Market Insights, presented an industry report highlighting how Gen Z has redefined the meaning of a modern consumer. Unlike millennials, Gen X, or boomers, Gen Z\u2019s relationship with products, technology, and brands is fundamentally different, influencing not only how they shop but also how they eat, the tools they use, and the standards they expect from brands.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nandini added \u201cGen Z has completely redefined what it means to be a modern consumer. For them, transparency isn’t a value-add, it\u2019s the bare minimum. They want to know where products come from, what goes into them, and how they impact the world. If brands cannot answer these questions clearly, Gen Z simply walks away.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

She further added \u201cUnlike millennials who shaped the first wave of conscious consumerism, Gen Z lives in a faster, tech-powered world. Their discovery happens through creators, trends, and visuals, not long-form ads. This shift is reshaping everything, from how food is prepared at home to the rapid growth of domestic kitchen appliances, a market projected to cross USD 50 billion by 2035, rising from USD 32.1 billion in 2027, reflecting this generation\u2019s strong impact on consumption trends.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

State-level industrial momentum was also highlighted by Rajesh Rathod, Executive Director of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC), who noted that his state is witnessing strong investor interest in food processing. \u201cWith improved connectivity, growing infrastructure, and availability of land and workforce, Madhya Pradesh is fast becoming a preferred destination for food-processing units. The sector holds immense promise, and we are committed to supporting investors,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Industry leaders further emphasized the significance of this platform. Balvinder Singh Sawhney, Assistant Secretary-General of FICCI, welcomed the gathering and underscored the importance of exhibitions like Annapoorna in the post-COVID-19 era. \u201cThe pandemic accelerated consumer demand for convenience, quality, and safety. Today\u2019s exhibition reconnects the value chain, bringing together producers, processors, regulators, and buyers, and opening up new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth,\u201d he stated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now in its 17th edition, the Annapoorna Interfood Exhibition remains one of India\u2019s most established platforms dedicated to the food-processing industry, said Ashwani Pande, CEO, VA exhibitions. Bringing together small-scale producers, large enterprises, exporters, regulators, and policymakers under one roof, it provides an in-depth look at India\u2019s evolving food ecosystem added Ashwani.\u00a0 The Annapoorna Exhibition showcases India\u2019s growing food-processing ecosystem, offering a national platform where producers, processors, exporters, and buyers converge. The exhibition not only highlights emerging products but also serves as a significant outreach forum, offering clear guidance on processing standards, food safety protocols overseen by FSSAI, and export norms enforced by APEDA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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