India is the Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2026

Celebrating the global strength of Indian agriculture & processed foods

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is proud to announce India’s role as the Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2026, to be held from 26-30 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Expo City.

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.

What buyers can expect?

1. Quality & compliance: robust standards, complete documentation, traceability.
2. Reliable supply: diversified origins and predictable replenishment across categories.
3. Product depth & innovation: new product development tuned to regional tastes.
4. 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.