New Delhi, March 10: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 40th edition of Aahar 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday. This event is recognized as one of the world’s leading B2B trade platforms for the food and hospitality industry.
The five-day international food and hospitality fair will take place from March 10 to 14, attracting a significant number of industry leaders, exhibitors, and visitors from around the globe.
According to a statement released by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and ITPO. It has established itself as one of Asia’s most prestigious platforms for showcasing innovations, expanding networks, and exploring new market opportunities in the food, hospitality, and related sectors.
Aahar 2026 will feature approximately 1,800 exhibitors from various sectors, including processed foods, rice, seafood, meat products, kitchen equipment, and hospitality tools, as well as small food enterprises.
Around 155 international exhibitors from 17 countries are expected to participate, occupying approximately 115,000 square meters of exhibition space. Italy has been designated as the partner country for this year’s event.
The exhibition has garnered support from several industry associations, including the All India Food Processing Association (AIFPA), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Indian Food Importers Forum (FIFI), and the Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Manufacturers Association (HOREMAI).
Several specialized pavilions will be featured at the exhibition, including the APEDA Pavilion, MOFPI Pavilion, Foreign Participation Pavilion, ICMA Pavilion, and FIFI Pavilion. Industry-focused events, such as the Hospitality Challenge and Culinary Art India 2026, will also be held during the fair.
A major highlight of the event will be the MasterChef competition, taking place in Hall Number 1, where culinary professionals and enthusiasts will showcase their skills and present international dishes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about global food trends and innovations in culinary arts.
In addition to exhibitions, the event will host seminars, cooking competitions, and dialogues with industry leaders aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration within the food and hospitality sectors.
The previous edition of Aahar recorded participation from over 1,700 exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors, highlighting the growing significance of this event.
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S.A.K. Piyush
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