As you are aware, with the objective of introducing the world to rich Indian food culture as well as promoting investments in the diverse food processing sector of the country, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India organized the second edition of the International Mega Food Event "World Food India (WFI) 2023" during November 3-5, 2023, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. WFI 2023 was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and attracted participation from over 90 countries.
To leverage this success, in the current year, World Food India 2024 has been envisaged on an even larger scale with an aim to showcase the country as the Food Basket of the World and explore the investment and collaboration opportunities for food processing stakeholders including food processors, technology & equipment manufacturers and suppliers, logistics players, cold chain operators as well as the food retailers. WFI 2024 will be held on 19-22 September 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Brochure for WFI 2024 is enclosed for your reference: Brochure World Food India 2024
You will appreciate that one of the major attractions of WFI 2023 was the Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM), where about 715 international buyers visiting from more than 90 countries covering the EU, USA, GCC, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australian regions, participated in RBSM meetings. More than 16000 Business Meetings were held over the 3-day event and the exporters generated more than 3000 serious trade leads during the event that will be turned into business in the near future.
To take the momentum further, this year also, Ministry of Food Processing Industries envisages to facilitate the RBSM on a larger scale. Business delegations from different countries all over the world are being invited to participate in the event.
In this regard, FICCI will be glad to host the International buyers in New Delhi and provide all necessary assistance.
For any further information or assistance, you may like to contact:
Sh. Siddharth Dutta
Tel No. +91 9871644740
Email: siddharth.dutta@ficci.com
Please check the website as well: https://worldfoodindia.gov.in/
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Please note the following input for importers of APEDA (as attached):
APEDA is offering following entitlements to the registered buyers of APEDA’s scheduled products:
- Hotel Stay
Three nights’ Hotel accommodation in New Delhi from 18-21 September 2024 inclusive of airport transfers.
Airport transfers and daily transportationfor visit to the World Food India 2024.
Partial airfare reimbursementof 75% of buyer’s air travel ticket or USD 500, whichever is lower.
Visa
Buyers can apply for an e-visa at
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Exhibition visit
The buyer will need to check in at the designated hotel and attend World Food India exhibition for at least 3 days (19-21 Sep 2024)
Daily transfers will be provided from the hotel to the exhibition venue.
The buyers may contact Ms. Nishita Sethi for any clarifications on your visit to World Food India. Email: wfirbsm@apeda.gov.in Mobile: +91 98112 24298
Alternatively, they may contact:
- Ms. Himangini Grace : +91 7530038551
- Mr. Sagar Unnikrishnan: +91 9810648120
RBSM Coordinator: Ms. Simi Unnikrishnan, Assistant General Manager, APEDA, Mobile No: +91 9818480316 Email: simi@apeda.gov.in.
