40th edition of AAHAR

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, participated in the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair 2026, held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Key Highlights

• APEDA set up a dedicated pavilion showcasing India’s agricultural and processed food export capabilities.
• The pavilion brought together exporters, state government representatives, and industry stakeholders on a single platform to promote India’s agri-food sector.
• The event was inaugurated by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.

Organiser and Partner Country

• The event was organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
• Italy participated as the Country Partner for the 40th edition.

Significance of AAHAR

AAHAR is one of South Asia’s largest B2B platforms for the food and hospitality industry. It serves as an important venue for:

• Business networking
• Product promotion
• Knowledge exchange across the agri-food value chain

Source: PIB