India’s food processing sector just scored a massive win at World Food India 2025. The four-day event in New Delhi wrapped up on Sunday, with 26 top domestic and global companies inking MoUs for investments totaling a whopping Rs 1,02,046.89 crore. That’s one of the biggest commitments ever to boost India’s food industry, according to officials from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, which organized the gathering.
These deals promise real change on the ground. They could create direct jobs for more than 64,000 people and spark indirect opportunities for over 1 million others. It’s a big step toward turning India into a global powerhouse for food processing, where innovation and jobs flow to farmers and communities alike.
Big names jumped on board, including Coca-Cola in India, Amul (that’s the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), Lulu Group’s Fair Exports, Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products, Carlsberg India, Patanjali Foods, Godrej Agrovet, Reliance Consumer Products, Haldiram Snacks, and Dabur India. The full list also covers players like Olam Food Ingredients, AB InBev, and many more focused on everything from dairy and poultry to packaged foods, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), spices, confectionery, edible oils, fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals.
What’s exciting is how these investments spread the wealth across India. Projects will pop up in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and even the North-East. This means farmers, entrepreneurs, and locals in rural and urban spots nationwide get a shot at new opportunities in the food sector.
Invest India, the government’s investment promotion arm, played a key role in making these MoUs happen alongside the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
World Food India 2025 didn’t just lock in record investments—it spotlighted India as a go-to destination for food processing worldwide. The event sets the stage for sustainable growth, fresh ideas, and cross-border teamwork to shape the future of global food systems. Officials say the ministry and Invest India will keep pushing to turn these pledges into reality, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders.
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