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Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India announces 2nd edition of MEWA 2025
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Saturday, 25 January, 2025, 16 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Nuts and Dry Fruits Council India, announces the 2nd edition of the MEWA 2025, a groundbreaking three-day trade show for nuts and dry fruits that is set to captivate industry leaders, buyers, sellers, and international delegates. MEWA 2025 is scheduled for February 12 to 14, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The exhibition promises to bring opportunities to be more streamlined and organised through networking and spotlighting the vibrant dimensions of the Indian nuts industry.
Recognising the limitations faced by the organised trade of nuts and dry fruits in India due to its diverse geography and demographics, a press conference that highlighted the significance of the event. MEWA 2025 is expected to host over 300 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, including prominent participants from USA, Chile, Iran, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. With an expansive exhibition space of over 10,000 square meters, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of products from both Indian and international suppliers.
Yash Gawdi, co-chairperson of MEWA 2025, said, "The dry fruits market is set to reach $12 billion by 2029, growing at 18% CAGR. With MEWA 2025, we aim to address industry challenges, enhance visibility, and foster international partnerships with over 300 exhibitors.”
Gunjan Jain, president of NDFC (I), said, “Currently, India is one of the top 10 countries when it comes to the production of walnuts. The states like Kerala & Karnataka are the biggest producers of cashews & other dry fruits. However, there is a critical need to address the challenges such as land fragmentation and high interest rates, which impede large-scale farming for the nuts & dry fruits industry. The NDFC (I) is actively organising events and exhibitions to draw industry leaders' & experts’ attention toward streamlining the sector. The MEWA 2025 initiative focuses on enhancing planting efforts with an emphasis on high-yield crops that offer long-term benefits, particularly as Kerala's agricultural production has stagnated and requires both economic and technological support.”
The last edition of MEWA, held in 2024, was extremely successful, attracting over 6,000 visitors and featuring 130+ exhibitors from 20 countries. The event showcased innovative products and held engaging discussions on market dynamics and industry challenges. The current edition aims to build on this momentum by providing a thriving platform for trade visibility and potential partnerships.
Deepak Agarwal, secretary, NDFC (I), said, “The healthy snacks market, including nuts and dry fruits, is set to grow significantly as 91% of Indians seek nutritious alternatives. Increased awareness of healthy eating drives demand for convenient options. MEWA, an initiative by NDFC (I), aims to address these industry gaps and streamline processes to meet consumer needs.”
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