Celebrating the global strength of Indian agriculture & processed foods
Gulfood 2026 proudly announces India as the Official Partner Country, represented by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
This landmark partnership underscores the growing strength of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and reflects deeper market integration, accelerated trade facilitation, and a shared commitment to strengthening global food security and resilient supply chains.
This partnership is a landmark in the India-UAE relationship under CEPA, signalling deeper market integration, faster trade facilitation, and a shared commitment to food security and resilient supply chains.
Showcasing Scale, Quality & Diversity: India at Gulfood 2026
India will be the largest country participation at Gulfood 2026, fielding over 600 exhibitors across the show. Within this, APEDA will spearhead a flagship showcase of 150 companies, bringing together leading exporters, category champions, and key commodity boards – the Spices Board, Tea Board and Turmeric Board – alongside other government organisations.
The collective offering spans grains and pulses; fruits and vegetables; spices and spice derivatives; dairy; meat and seafood; beverages; health and nutrition; and value-added processed foods. This scale, anchored by APEDA’s curated pavilion and amplified by hundreds of member companies, underscores India’s depth, reliability, and category leadership from farm to finished products.
DISCOVER LEADING NAMES KNOWN ACROSS GLOBAL MARKETS
What buyers can expect?
- Quality & compliance: robust standards, complete documentation, traceability.
- Reliable supply: diversified origins and predictable replenishment across categories.
- Product depth & innovation: new product development tuned to regional tastes.
- Responsive partnership: quick samples / quotes and clear post-sale support.
Across five days, India’s presence will feature senior-level engagements, product spotlights, on-floor activations, and curated buyer trails designed to turn conversations into contracts.
Join us in Dubai. Experience India’s scale, consistency, and product excellence at Gulfood 2026, and explore partnerships that open new opportunities across the Middle East, Africa, and global markets.
Explore India. Experience Authenticity. Embrace Quality.
Visit: www.apeda.gov.in
💡 DID YOU KNOW...
India's industrial-scale food production and export capabilities make it a cornerstone of global supply chains? As one of the world’s largest producers of everything from grains and pulses to finished, packaged goods, India consistently meets the demands of international distributors and retailers looking for both scale and variety.