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Annapoorna Inter Food 2025 poised to spotlight India’s next big food industry trends
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Wednesday, 03 December, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Abhitash Singh, Mumbai
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As the curtains rise on another powerhouse edition, Annapoorna Inter Food 2025 is set to reconfirm its position as one of India’s most influential B2B platforms for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Scheduled from 11–13 December 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai, the event returns to the country’s F&B trade capital, promising an even more ambitious showcase of brands, buyers, innovators and decision-makers.
Organised in its 17th edition, Annapoorna Inter Food has evolved into a definitive meeting ground for the full value chain of the food and beverage retail ecosystem—from importers and exporters to wholesalers, distributors, modern trade, quick-commerce players and procurement leaders from the HoReCa segment.
The 2025 edition builds upon the strong momentum of 2024 and is set to scale up on size, participation, global representation and business-focused engagements
What to Expect in 2025: Scale, Scope & Opportunities
This year’s expo expands across 10,000 sq. mt. of gross exhibition area, giving exhibitors a larger-than-ever platform to showcase their offerings.
The organisers expect participation from over 200 exhibitors across diverse F&B categories and allied industries. On the visitor front, 12,000 trade visitors are anticipated over the three days importers, retailers, HoReCa buyers, distributors, institutional procurement teams and international sourcing delegations.
Broad Exhibitor Representation
As confirmed by the organisers, sectors showcased this year will include:
- Agri-products & fresh produce
- Dairy products
- Snacks, namkeen, dry fruits & nuts
- Spices & condiments
- Meat & seafood
- Organic, wellness & nutraceutical foods
- Ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook
- Frozen foods
- Bakery & confectionery
- Beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Tea & coffee
This edition will also see participation from France, Greece and Vietnam, giving the expo a strong international flavour and opening doors for new cross-border collaborations. Additionally, the exhibition is not limited to food goods it also provides visibility to importers, exporters, food-processing players, trade promotion bodies, and allied stakeholders from packaging, cold-chain, supply chain and more. This makes it relevant for a wide spectrum of trade-ecosystem players.
Event Highlights & What’s New This Year
While the organisers confirmed there is no specific theme for this edition, Annapoorna 2025 stands out for its enhanced line-up of special features:
1. Annapoorna Inter Food Awards – 11th December 2025
One of the biggest attractions this year, the awards aim to recognize excellence, innovation and quality across India’s evolving F&B landscape. More details are available on the official website.
2. Hosted Buyer Programme
Another major highlight is the participation of hosted buyers from Middle East and SAARC nations, making Annapoorna a critical gateway for India’s export-ready brands.
3. International Masterclasses, Workshops & Sessions
The event will feature seminars, conferences and culinary showcases covering:
- Global & Indian food trends
- Innovation in ingredients
- Opportunities in health, wellness & nutraceuticals
- Supply-chain transformation
- Food safety & clean labelling practices
4. Product Launch Arena & Live Demonstrations
Brands will get dedicated space to launch new products before top buyers and procurement leaders. Live demos by chefs and experts will highlight new food applications and flavour innovations.
These elements collectively make Annapoorna 2025 not just a trade fair, but a business intelligence and innovation hub for India’s fast-evolving F&B industry.
A Rising Market: Why Annapoorna 2025 Matters More Than Ever
The organisers underline a noticeable market trend that is India is witnessing a rapid shift toward health-conscious choices, transparency, clean labelling, functional foods and safe, quality-assured products.
With India’s F&B consumption soaring—driven by urbanisation, rising incomes, acceptance of modern retail, and the explosion of quick-commerce—Annapoorna Inter Food provides a platform that mirrors and amplifies these shifts.
The expo aligns with the needs of:
- Domestic brands looking for national distribution
- International companies exploring Indian partnerships
- Retailers & HoReCa buyers seeking differentiated, high-quality offerings
- Food startups & SMEs eager for market visibility
- Analysts & media tracking the next big trend
This positions the event as a critical bridge between evolving consumer demand and industry readiness.
Annapoorna 2025 is not just about display and deals it’s designed to be a dynamic space for launches, networking, learning, and innovation. The expo features a Product Launch Arena useful for brands big and small to introduce new offerings in front of decision-makers. Moreover, masterclasses and live demonstrations by celebrity chefs and emerging culinary names are slated giving attendees a chance to see and understand culinary trends, novel food applications, and even flavour innovations. These features make Annapoorna 2025 not just a “marketplace” but a pulse-point for what’s next in India’s evolving F&B landscape. As consumer tastes shift toward convenience, health, indulgence, global flavours and premiumisation, such platforms gain relevance beyond conventional trade. Organisers themselves recognise this given their promotional messaging.
Mukhtar Pathan, Director, Sales, VA Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd said, “Annapoorna Inter Food has always been more than an exhibition—it is a catalyst for India’s food and beverage ecosystem. With our 17th edition, we are committed to strengthening the bridge between Indian producers and global markets. The strong participation from buyers, international pavilions, and diverse exhibitors reflects the industry’s confidence in Annapoorna as the most reliable B2B platform for growth, networking and innovation.”
As India’s appetite for innovation, quality, global flavours and branded products expands, Annapoorna Inter Food 2025 is poised to serve as a microcosm of what the future of India’s F&B industry looks like.
This year’s enlarged scale, international presence, curated buyer engagements, awards, masterclasses, and broad exhibitor spectrum make it an unmissable event for every stakeholder in the food ecosystem—whether a startup, multinational, retailer, distributor or analyst.
Annapoorna 2025 is not just another trade fair; it is where India’s next major food industry trends will be shaped and showcased.
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