The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) made a commanding presence at World Food India 2025, hosting over 120 exhibitors and presenting India’s vibrant agri-food diversity — from Basmati rice, millets, fruits, vegetables, GI-tagged products, to organic and value-added foods.

The APEDA Pavilion emerged as a global hub for trade connect and innovation, drawing strong interest from international buyers, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Key Highlights

• Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) with participation from 400+ international buyers from over 50 countries

• Live wet sampling of authentic Indian cuisines showcasing culinary versatility

• Launch of the BHARATI Initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and export-led growth in the agri-food startup ecosystem

Introducing BHARATI — Charting the next export wave

At the event, APEDA unveiled BHARATI – Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement & Incubation for Export Innovation, a pioneering initiative aligned with India’s ‘Farm to Foreign’ vision.

BHARATI is designed to:

• Foster innovation in high-value and niche agri-food products

• Accelerate export-ready startups with global market potential

• Enable technology-led trade solutions across supply chains

• Address SPS risks and compliance challenges for smoother market access

With a vision to position Indian agri-food products as symbols of quality, sustainability and global excellence, BHARATI seeks to propel exports towards the USD 50 billion milestone by 2030.

Applications Open

Startups and innovators in the agri-food ecosystem are invited to apply to BHARATI from September 26 – October 15, 2025.

Apply now: www.apeda.gov.in/bharati

Source - APEDA