A Brief on World Food India – 2023 organized by Ministry of Food

Processing industries during 3-5th Nov, 2023

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India organised the 2nd

edition of International Mega Food Event “World Food India 2023” during 3rd – 5th
November 2023 at Paragti Maidan, New Delhi. The event was the biggest ever
congregation of government departments & dignitaries, global investors and business
leaders of major global and domestic agri-food companies in the country.

Background:

With a view to showcase sectoral strengths, past achievements & investment

potential and keeping in view ongoing International Year of Millets (IYoM) activities,
Ministry submitted a proposal to DoE for organizing the event and was conveyed
approval vide its ID Note No 19 (22)/E. Coord/2022(2862583) dated 30.11.2022 for the
same.

Preparatory Activities for World Food India:

Ministry has been intensely engaged with preparatory work for the event prior to the
event, notable among them are:

(i) On boarding agencies to help organize the event: The Event of large scale requires
specialized agencies with domain expertise. Accordingly, Ministry finalized FICCI as
Event partner and Ernst & Young as Knowledge/Content Partner through competitive
bidding for specific responsibilities for Conceptualization and Planning of the event,
Venue Development, Participation liaising & Arrangements, Marketing and Promotion
etc.

(ii) Industry Round tables/ Roadshows/ Exhibitions/Conferences: Ministry strived

hard throughout about one year of the preparations of the event to ensure wide
participation of global investors and business leaders of major global and domestic
companies, experts and other relevant stakeholders through a series of Industry Round
tables, Roadshows, Exhibitions, Conferences etc. Domestic Industry Round tables in 6
Bigger Cities of the country apart from multiple Industry Interactions throughout the
year in Delhi to promote the Event. 3 Round tables & 35 individual interactions with
Foreign Missions, VC meetings with Indian Missions & 16 Round table discussions with
domestic Industry stakeholders were held. Specific details of these activities is placed at
Annexure-I.

(ii) Shree Anna Events: As World Food India 2023 was organized as part of IYoM
activities, Shree Anna Exhibitions & Technical Conferences across all Metro Cities, and
26 Millet Mahotsavs were held throughout the year in different districts across the
country to encourage Millet processing stakeholders to be part of larger value chain
ecosystem through World Food India. The details of the events are placed at Annexure-
II.

(iii) Start-Up Challenge: With a view to recognize the contribution of Start-ups in

sectoral progress through World Food India, a National-level Grand Start-up Challenge
was organized with the support of Startup India/Invest India to encourage innovative &
disruptive futuristic ideas in Food Processing Sector. The best startup ideas were
selected by a team of academia and Industry stalwarts for three different challenges –
(a) Low-cost primary processing gadgets with capabilities to handle multiple millets; (b)
Technology for on-farm & on-shelf and rural-level safe long-term storage of millets & (c)
Waste to Wealth: Innovative concepts for utilization of food processing wastes. An award
of Rs 3 Lakh Cash prize and Rs 2.5 Lakh Incubation/ acceleration support was provided
to each of the 2 winners in these three categories.

(iv) Designing of Specific Activities in the Event: Ministry held extensive deliberation
with Food Processing industry stakeholders, Shree Anna Processors, Academia etc and
finalized the design & tie up with agencies for (i)50000 litre Shree Anna Beverage
structure to be served free to the visitors to motivate them for further usage; (ii) specific
domestic companies and technologies to be showcased in technology pavilion; (iii) food
street showcasing 75 Shree Anna cuisines and other ethnic delicacies to be tasted free
to the visitors; (iv) specific food waste to wealth technologies to be showcased in
sustainability pavilion and artistic creations & distribution of T-Shirts made from
discarded food packets etc.

(vi) Canvassing with SHGs & scheme beneficiaries in coordination with states: A
large number of SHG members, all the MoFPI scheme beneficiaries, educational/
research organizations, employees of the Industries and members of farming community
were approached to be part of the event specially its inaugural session. Arrangements
were made with tie up with Department of Expenditure, State authorities, NIC etc for
distribution of more than Rs 300 Cr Seed Capital to more than 1 lakh SHG during
inaugural session of the event.

(vii) Preparations for Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) : APEDA, MPEDA,
Commodity Boards were onboarded to bring over 1000 buyers from over 75 countries
from Asia, Europe, CIS and Oceania regions to participate in the World Food India.
Ministry coordinated with Indian Missions abroad to gather the details of potential
buyers like Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Brunei,
Dominican Republic.
 (viii) Preparations for Technical Sessions: A Total of 48 technical sessions with 12
Sessions of Participating States, 11 Sessions of Allied Ministries and Bodies, 16
Thematic Sessions on challenges and opportunities across the food processing value
chain & 2 Country Sessions were planned during the event after extensive discussions
with researchers, academia & Industry stakeholders. While devising these sessions
critical aspects like financial empowerment, machinery & technology, advanced AI and
IoT based solutions, sustainable packaging and processing and other pertinent topics
were taken into consideration. More than 300 speakers were on-boarded for these
sessions.

(viii) Whole of Government Approach: Extensive efforts were made throughout the
year towards enlisting/ on-boarding all the related line Ministries/States/ Autonomous
Bodies as partners in the event.

Highlights of Activities during World Food India 2023 held during 3-5th Nov, 2023

World Food India 2023 was organized 3rd – 5th November 2023 in Ground Floors of
Halls Nos 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 14 (measuring 49,174 Sq meter of area) apart from open spaces of
about 10,000 sq meter area in Paragti Maidan, New Delhi. Technical Sessions, Ministerial
Meetings, Industry Roundtables apart from inaugural and valedictory sessions were held
in Bharat Mandapam. The event was the biggest ever congregation of senior government
dignitaries, global investors and business leaders of major global and domestic agri-food
companies. Key Components of the Events were - Exhibition, Conferences & Knowledge
Sessions, Food Street, Sri Anna based activities, Indian ethnic food products and specific
pavilion segments focussed on – (a) Fruits and Vegetables; (b) Dairy & Value-added dairy
product; (c) Machinery and Packaging; (d) Ready to Eat/ Ready to Cook & (e) Technology
and Innovations etc.

(i) Location of Activities of Word Food India:

 Inaugural Session: Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam with 3000 seating Capacity.
 Exhibition: Ground Floors of Hall Nos 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 14 (49,174 Sq m area).
 Roundtable meetings & Technical sessions: 8 Meeting Rooms in Bharat Mandapam.
 CEO Roundtable: Summit Room in Bharat Mandapam.
 Food Street & Food Court: Open Area surrounding Bharat Mandapam (10,000 Sq
m).
 Valedictory Session: Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam with 2000 seating Capacity.
(ii) Details of Inaugural Event:
 World Food India was inaugurated by Sh Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister in
the Plenary Hall of Bharat Mandapam at 10 AM on 3rd Nov 2023. He inaugurated
the exhibition in Hall No 14, visited MoFPI pavilion and portions of Technology
Pavilion and interacted with select Industry Representatives in the inauguration.
 The inaugural event was physically attended by 5 Union Ministers, 9 International
Ministerial level delegations, 20 International High level official delegations, 91 CXOs
of domestic and global Food Processing companies apart from about 3000 scheme
beneficiaries, students, academia, exhibitors, Governments Officials etc. The details
of overseas delegation’s present are placed at Annexure-III.
 Ministry scheme beneficiaries of PMKSY, PMFME & PLISFPI schemes spread across
the country participated in Inaugural Event through Video Conference organized
with the help of NIC. The event was telecasted live on YouTube as well as PMO,
Ministry, WFI, NIFTEM etc websites and various social media handles. NIC has
conveyed that inaugural session was watched live from 11327 locations spread
across the country. It is estimated that event was watched on-line by more than 4
Lakh viewers Placed at Annexure-IV
 During the inaugural session. Hon’ble Prime Minister initiated distribution of Rs 380
Cr Seed Capital under PMFME Scheme to 1.07 Lakh SHG members through one
click mode.
 Audience were apprised of the progress made in Food Processing sector in last
decade through a customized Promotional Video made for the occasion.
 Hon’ble PM, in his address, appreciated the efforts made in organizing the event.
Highlighting the achievements of past nine years, he emphasized that the sector has
attracted foreign direct investments exceeding Rs 50,000 crores, thanks to the
government's industry-friendly and farmer-centric policies.
 Hon’ble Minister, FPI made inaugural welcome address and Hon’ble Commerce &
Industries Minister also addressed the session.

(iii) Industry CEO Roundtable:

 An Industry Roundtable discussion was organized on the inaugural day of World
Food India 2023 in Summit Hall of Bharat Mandapam. The event was co-chaired by
Union Minister Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
and Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles. The Roundtable was
attended by 8 Secretaries from related line Ministries and 91 CXOs from over 70
leading companies operating in the food processing and allied sectors. The
discussions in the Roundtable primarily revolved around topics such as ease of doing
business, investment and sourcing interests, and gathering industry insights on the
 existing gaps in the value chain within the Indian Food Processing Sector. The
details of Participants is placed at ANNEXURE-V

(iv) G2G, G2B & B2B Meetings:

World Food India witnessed intense deliberations on common concerns amongst

participating Policy Makers, Overseas delegations including Ministers, Industry
leaders etc. Over the 3 days of the event, in all 6 International Ministerial level
meetings, 112 Government meetings with Business delegations/ Industries apart
from more than 16283 Business to Business meetings were conducted during the
event which fostered meaningful dialogues and partnerships, creating an
environment conducive to knowledge exchange and industry growth. The details of
G2G & G2B meetings are placed at ANNEXURE-VI.

(v) Technical Sessions:

 The three-day event comprised 47 sessions, featuring Thematic, State, Allied
Ministries, and Country & Organization sessions. Notably, 16 Thematic Sessions
delved into crucial subjects such as Financial Empowerment, Quality Assurance,
Innovations in Machinery and Technology, e-Commerce, and Logistics in the food
processing sector. Moreover, 12 State-focused panel discussions and 11
specialized sessions by Allied ministries, including DoC and FSSAI, addressed
pertinent industry challenges. The sessions were graced by Ministers from
Gujarat, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
 The event also hosted knowledge sessions by The Netherlands and Japan,
promoting knowledge exchange and best practices.
 Knowledge Session titled “Unlocking Value Addition in India’s Agri Exports:
Leveraging Innovation & the Startup Ecosystem” was organized in association
with APEDA, Spices Board, Tea Board and Coffee Board. This knowledge session
led to a panel discussion comprising of leading exporters from the industry.
 Successful focused meetings with The Netherlands, the US-India Strategic
Partnership Forum, Brazil, and the UAE highlighted growth opportunities in
India's food processing sector.
 The specific details of technical sessions are placed at ANNEXURE-VII

(vi) MoUs & Investment Promises made during the Event:

 One of the aims behind organizing the Event was to convince the global and
domestic Investor community of the strength of the sector and encourage them
towards further investment as well as to encourage export of domestic food
products. Investment Promotional Cell in the Ministry and Invest India team
pursued with the investors in this regard.
 The event concluded with a substantial surge of investment interest, resulting in
the signing of 27 MoUs & one Investment announcement amounting to total
investment interest of Rs 33,129 crore underscoring the event's significant impact
on propelling India's food processing sector. Companies such as Amul, ITC,
Mondelez, Kellogg’s, AB InBev, IB Group, Balaji Wafers, Ananda Dairy, Fertis and
Bikanerwala were among the signatories.
 Apart from Investment related MoUs, Ministry facilitated 2 MoUs between APEDA
(a) with Saudi and Food Drug Authority (SFDA) to boost the export of Indian agri
products to Saudi Arabia & (b) LuLu Hypermarket LLC as strategic partner to
promote Indian agricultural products i.e. APEDA scheduled products in the
international market through their hypermarkets across the world. These MoUs
aim at boosting domestic agricultural exports.
 In addition, Ministry along with APEDA facilitated signing of MoUs of Arunachal
Pradesh Marketing Board, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences &
Technology, Jammu and Meghalaya Agricultural Marketing Board with Lulu group
aimed at boosting exports potential from Himalayan and North Eastern states.
 The detailed list of MoUs signed is attached as Annexure-VIII.

(vii) Industry Sponsors of the Event:

 As World Food India, 2023 was one of its kind Global Food Processing Event
organized in the country, Industry stalwarts were more than willing to be part of
it. As a result of Ministry efforts and persuasion, a total of 22 leading Food
Processing Companies sponsored the event. The list of sponsors is placed at
Annexure- IX.

(viii) Participating Partner Central Ministries and Partner/ Focus States:

 Aligned with whole government approach, Ministry approached and persuaded
all the aligned line Ministries/ Departments and associated autonomous bodies
as well as regulatory & promotional bodies, educational/ research Institutions
etc to Partner in organizing the event and exhibit their respective strengths.
Following Ministries participated in the event (i) Ministry of MSME, (ii) Ministry
of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, (iii) Department of Fisheries, (iv) Ministry of
Ayush, (v) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, (vi) Department of
Commerce, (vii) APEDA, (viii) MPEDA, (ix) Spices Board of India, (x) Coffee Board
of India, (xi) Tea Board of India & (xii) Coconut Board, (xii) Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), (xiii) Ministry of Development
of North-Eastern Region and (xiv) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
 (FSSAI) as partners in organizing the event. Also, a large number of Government
educational & research institutions including CSIR, ICAR Institutes and
NIFTEMs also showcased their initiatives.
 Extensive advocacy measures resulted in 25 states participating in the exhibition
as Partner States (5), Focus States (7) apart from 8 other States participating in
the pavilion and other NER states participating in MDONER pavilion.
 The details of Participating Central Ministries and organization and states is
placed at Annexure –X.

(ix) Partner/ Focus Countries & those Participating in exhibition

 There was strong contingent of International component in the exhibition with
Netherlands participating as Partner Country, Japan as Focus Country apart from
12 other countries having mutual interest in Food Processing in International
Pavilion. The list of participating countries is placed at Annexure-X

(x) Exhibitors Participating in the Event (1208)

 Whole Food Processing Value Chain stakeholders were present in the exhibition
with dedicated Technology Pavilion, Start-up Pavilion, sub-sectoral pavilions,
Machinery pavilion, Institutions Pavilions, Millet Pavilion, State Pavilions, Country
Pavilion, Partner Ministry Pavilions etc apart from dedicated sections for Ministry
Scheme Beneficiaries- (a) PMKSY; (b) PMFME, (c) PLISFPI. Each of these sections
housed related companies/ organizations exhibiting their products, technologies,
innovations etc. In all 1208 exhibitors participated in the event, making it biggest
ever such event in the country.
 Dedicated MoFPI Theme Pavilion highlighting journey of Food Processing in the
country & showcasing sectoral achievements of past 9 years through its schemes
was the key highlight and was visited by Hon’ble Prime Minister.

(xi) Curated Food Street

 The experiential Food Street, curated by Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar, was one of
the key attractions of the event, offering an immersive experience of India's rich
culinary heritage and 75 diverse regional cuisines. It was showcased in open area
in front of Halls 2 to 5 in Pragati Maidan. 200 chefs, including prominent names
like Chef Sarah Todd and Chef Kunal Kapur, participated, conducting cookery
demonstrations. Dedicated Shree Anna cuisine section organized by ITC, ensemble
of street food vendors from across the country serving 75 iconic street food dishes
of India and heritage culinary delights of different Gharanas provided the rich
culinary culture of the country a global platform through World Food India.
(xii) Reverse Buyer Seller Meet-

 Ministry onboarded Department of Commerce and all its associated Export

Promotion bodies like APEDA, MPEDA, Tea Board, Coffee Board, Spice Board as
well as Coconut Board of DoA&FW to organize a Reverse Buyer Seller Meet as part
of World Food India. Ministry allotted Hall No 3 and part of Hall No 5 without any
hiring charges exclusively to APEDA & other Boards for organizing such meeting.
 Exhibition of potential Agricultural and Processed food products including Marine,
Tea, Coffee and Spices were also organized in these areas. More than 200
exhibitors from 28 states and UTs participated. Prominent exporters, food
processing industries, Start ups, Women entrepreneurs, FPOs/ PFC and corporate
houses exhibited their produce. 21 women entrepreneurs, 15 FPOs and 10 start-
ups along with other MSME and big export houses participated with APEDA in
these areas.
 715 International Buyers visiting from more than 80 countries covering EU, USA,
GCC, Africa, South East Asia and Australian region for participation in the WFI
2023 apart from 218 domestic buyers participated in RBSM meetings.
 A mobile app was developed to facilitate importers and exporters for scheduling
the meetings as per their convenience. The facility of organizing RBSM was
extended to all the exhibitors participated in the WFI 2023. More than 16000
business meetings were held between exporters and importers during 3 days event
as per the details given below:

Event Day Total Buyer seller meetings

Day 1 4579
Day 2 8744
Day 3 2960
Total Meetings 16283

 As per the feedback received exporters generated more than 3000 serious trade
leads during the event that will be turn in to business in near future.

(xiii) Footfall in the Exhibition

 Entry in the exhibition was made through elaborate registration process on a
dedicated portal. More than 35000 visitors registered on the portal and visited the
exhibition after collecting badges and visiting passes.
 Entry to the event was made free with registration process made voluntary and
not mandatory after the inaugural session. A large number of school students of
Delhi-NCR region and farmers apart from Government officers and common
 businessmen visited the exhibition through this mode. Such visitors are estimated
to be 40,000 making total footfall in the exhibition around 75,000.
 An estimated 5640 delegates participated in technical sessions conducted on the
three days in Level-I of the Bharat Mandapam.

(xiv) Valedictory session

 Valedictory session of 'World Food India 2023' held at 5:00 PM on 5th
November at Bharat Mandapam was graced by the esteemed presence of the
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu.
 The valedictory session encapsulated the event's resounding success, with
the President acknowledging its pivotal role in showcasing India's vibrant
culinary heritage and fostering robust partnerships among various
industries. She emphasized the country's potential as a global culinary hub
and underscored the importance of enhancing food distribution to combat
global hunger.
 Secretary, FPI gave valedictory welcome address and Hon’ble Minister, FPI
gave a brief of activities and achievements of the event in his address.
 Hon’ble President conferred awards to 6 Start-ups selected through yearlong
Start-up Grand Challenge process apart from best performers in Ministry
schemes and women entrepreneurs. A brief on awards is placed at Annexure
–XI.
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 ANNEXURE-I

Brief of Efforts made by MoFPI to ensure participation of Government and

private sector companies in World Food India, 2023

(1) Interaction with Foreign Missions in India

(i) 15th June 2023: A roundtable interaction along with Ministry of External Affairs was
held with Heads of Foreign Missions in India – 47 countries participated.

(ii) 17th May 2023: Foreign Missions Meet on World Food India 2023 with representatives
of 60 countries.

(iii) 19th January 2023: Secretary FPI chaired a roundtable with representatives of 19
Foreign Missions in India to disseminate information pertaining to all activities of
World Food India 2023.

(2) Hon’ble Minister FPI has extended invitations to his counterparts in 76 countries.
These letters along with promotional materials of World Food India were sent with the
support of Ministry of External Affairs.

(3) Virtual Interactions with Indian Missions abroad: Secretary FPI held virtual
interactions with Indian missions to apprise them about World Food India 2023 and
requested support in ensuring active participation of both Government and Industry
members from respective countries.

(i) 11th April 2023: ASEAN countries

(ii) 12th April 2023: European Countries

(iii) 17th July 2023: ASEAN Countries

(iv) 17th July 2023: Americas

(v) 18th July 2023: Asian and Oceania Countries

(vi) 18th July 2023: European Countries

(vii) 19th July 2023: Middle East & South Africa

(viii)11th August 2023: Heads of Indian Missions abroad (4 Interactions)

(ix) 31st August 2023: Australian Companies in association with AIBC

(x) 29th September 2023: Heads of Indian Missions

(4) One-on-one discussions with Foreign Missions in India, International Industry
Associations / Business Chambers / Trade Agencies.

(i) 35 One on one interactions held with Foreign Missions of following countries –

 Australia  Malaysia

 New Zealand  Myanmar

 Denmark  Vietnam

 Japan  Brunei

 South Korea  Spain

 Canada  Bhutan

 Chile  Burundi

 Guyana  Madagascar

 Singapore  France

 Zimbabwe  Brazil

 Rwanda  Italy

 Netherlands  Philippines

 Laos  Turkmenistan

 Thailand  Cuba

 Guatemala  United Kingdom

 Ethiopia  Germany

 USA  Indonesia

 UAE

(ii) 12th January 2023: Roundtable interaction held with representatives of

international Industry Associations / Business Chambers / IPAs / Trade
Agencies from 13 countries.

(iii) 21 One-on-one interactions also held with following organizations –

1. UK India Business Council 12. Business France

(UKIBC)
 2. US-India Strategic Partnership 13. India New Zealand Business
Forum (USISPF) Council (INZBC)

3. Australia India Business 14. SIAL

Council (AIBC)
15. Indversis
4. Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO) 16. Fira Barcelona

5. ICEX (Invest Spain) 17. ACCIO

6. AUSTRADE 18. PRODECA

7. KOTRA (Korea Trade Investment 19. Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Promotion Agency)
20. Enterprise Singapore
8. Indo Canadian Business
Chamber (ICBC) 21. Italian Trade Agency (ITA)

9. Australian Food & Grocery 22. Indian Importers Chambers of

Council Commerce & Industry Vietnam

10. APEX Brazil 23. Indo French Chamber of

Commerce & Industry (IFCCI)
11. Ireland India Business
Association 24. American Chamber of Comerce
(AMCHAM)

25. International Finance

Corporation (IFC)

(5) Roundtable Interaction with domestic stakeholders:

(i) 16th November 2022: Roundtable of Secretary, FPI with leading Agri-Food
companies
(ii) 8th December 2022: Roundtable of Secretary FPI with Resident Commissioners of
States & UTs

(iii) 15th December 2022: Roundtable of Secretary FPI with Central Ministries &
Departments
(iv) 24th January 2023: Roundtable of Secretary FPI with Indian Industry Associations
(v) 10th March 2023: CEO roundtable of Secretary FPI with leading Agri-food companies

(vi) 21st March 2023: Roundtable interaction under the chairpersonship of Secretary,
MoFPI with the wine industry
(vii) 23rd March 2023: Roundtable interaction under the chairpersonship of Secretary,
MoFPI with packaging & machinery companies

(viii) 21st, 22nd and 24th March 2023: Virtual interactions of Addl. Secretary FPI with
State Governments & UT Administrations, to discuss about participation as Partner
or Focus States in World Food India 2023
(ix) 11th April 2023: Virtual interaction with APEDA, MPEDA, Commodity Boards &
allied departments

(x) 26th June 2023: Regional industry meet on the sidelines of Millet Mahotsav in Patna,
Bihar
(xi) 30th June 2023: 2nd Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting on World Food India-2023
(xii) 5th July 2023: Roundtable of Secretary FPI and Secretary DPIIT with CEOs of
prominent global Agri – Food companies

(xiii) 6th July 2023: Regional industry meet on the sidelines of millet fair in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(xiv) 7th July 2023: Regional industry meet on the sidelines of millet fair in Raipur,
Chhattisgarh

(xv) 7th July 2023: Regional industry meet on the sidelines of millet fair at
Chandigarh
(xvi) 10th July 2023: Interactive session on Technology Pavilion under the
chairpersonship of Secretary, FPI with leading players in food processing technology
(xvii) 12th July 2023: Regional industry roundtable in Pune, Maharashtra

(xviii) 21st July 2023: Regional industry roundtable in Bangalore, Karnataka

(xix) 4th September 2023: Regional Industry Meet in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

(xx) 15th September 2023: Regional Industry Met in Hyderabad

In addition to the above all senior officials of MoFPI frequently interacted with
companies engaged in the agri-food processing & allied sectors, financial institutions,
industry associations, Central Ministries & Departments, States & UTs and other
relevant stakeholders.

(6) International Roadshows to promote participation in World Food India:

(i) 14th to 18th October 2022, France led by Additional Secretary, MoFPI
(ii) 28th November to 1st December 2022, Denmark led by Deputy Agricultural
Marketing Advisor, MoFPI & participation in India Denmark JWG
(iii) 20th to 24th February 2023, Dubai, UAE - Ministerial delegation to Gulfood 2023
led by Hon’ble Minister, FPI
(iv) 5th to 11th March 2023, Japan led by Joint Secretary, MoFPI & participation in
FOODEX 2023 on the sidelines of India Japan JWG
(v) 8th to 12th May 2023, Spain led by Joint Secretary, MoFPI
(vi) 21st to 25th August 2023, Vietnam & Thailand led by Additional Secretary, MoFPI
(vii) 20th to 21st September 2023, Dubai, UAE led by Additional Secretary,
MoFPI & participation in 5th Annual Future Food Forum
 ANNEXURE-II

Brief on Millet Mahotsavs as build up to World Food India

• Millet Mahotsav organised in 26 districts namely Mandla (Madhya Pradesh),

Bhojpur (Bihar), Vijayanagar (Andhra Pradesh), Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Madhurai
(Tamil Nadu), Nuapada (Odisha), Mahabubnagar (Telangana), Jodhpur
(Rajasthan), Khunti (Jharkhand), Tirap (Arunachal Pradesh), Almora
(Uttarakhand), Palakkad (Kerala), Surat (Gujarat), Patna (Bihar), Ahmedabad
(Gujarat), Chandigarh, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Pune (Maharashtra), Jaipur
(Rajasthan), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Mandya (Karnataka), Kolkata (West
Bengal), Amritsar (Punjab), and Hyderabad (Telangana), Jammu (Jammu &
Kashmir) and Thane (Maharashtra).
• Activities undertaken: The event encompassed a wide range of activities like Buyer
Seller Meet, Industry Meet, Exhibition, fair & sale of Value-Added Products, Millet
recipes demonstration, Live kitchen, Technical Sessions and Cultural Programs,
etc.
• Exhibition-cum-sale: Around 30 free of cost stalls per event were provided to the
entrepreneurs focusing on the millet-based products.
• Participation from various levels: The event was a fruitful congregation of senior
Government dignitaries from the Central, State and District administration,
investors, Food processing entrepreneurs, Farmers/ Producers, FPOs/FPCs/
Cooperatives/ SHGs, equipment manufacturers, Academicians and business
leaders of major food companies. Each event witnessed huge participation of
stakeholders with a footfall of around 2000 people in each event.
 ANNEXURE-III

List of participants on inaugural day

S.No. Participation Details

1. Union Ministers (i) Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution, and Textiles
(ii) Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras, Minister of Food
Processing Industries
(iii) Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and
Panchayati Raj Department
(iv) Shri Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(v) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State in Ministry
of Food Processing Industries
2. International (i) H.E. Mr. Eleftherios Avgenakis, Minister of Rural
Minister level Development and Food of the Hellenic Republic,
delegation Greece
(ii) Hon. Vatimi TTK Rayalu, the Minister for
Agriculture and Waterways, Fiji alongwith Dr.
Andrew Sing Tukana, Permanent Secretary for
Agriculture and Waterways, Fiji
(iii) H.E. Mr Georges Bouchikian, Minister of Industry,
Republic of Lebanon alongwith Ms. Lena Dergham
and Mr. Leo Krumian, Officials from the Republic of
Lebanon
(iv) H.E Mr Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture &
Livestock of Brazil
(v) Dr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan, Minister of Fisheries,
Agrculture, and Marine Resources, and Mr. Ahmed
Nasir, Deputy Minister, Minister of Fisheries,
Agrculture, and Marine Resources, Maldives
(vi) H.E Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, Govt of
UAE
(vii) Hon T. Hurdoyal, Minister of Agro- Industry and
Food Security, Mauritius alongwith Mrs M. Nathoo,
Senior Chief Executive, Mauritius
(viii) Mr. Justin Clancy, Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE
and Tertiary Education, Member for Albury,
Australia
(ix) H.E Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie,
Minister of Municipality, Qatar
(iii) International official (i) Mr. Tayghunshozoda Zevrsho, Deputy Minister of
delegation Agriculture, Tajikistan
(ii) Mr. Ralf van de Beek, Director, of International
Affairs in the Ministry of Agriculture, Netherlands
(iii) Mrs. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador, Embassy of the
Kingdom of Netherlands
(iv) Michiel van Erkel, Agriculture Counsellor for India
and Sri Lanka, Embassy of the Kingdom of
Netherlands
(v) Mr. Troes Vensild, Director for International
Cooperation, Danish Veterinary and Food
Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and
Fisheries, Denmark
(vi) Mr. Simon Holst Moeller, Project Manager, Denmark
(vii) Mr. Laerke Due Sjoegren, Head of the section,
Denmark
(viii) Mr Lekhooe Justinus Makhate, Director - Marketing
Department, Lesotho
(ix) Ms Mpho Clarentia-Clara Qhasho, Senior
Information Officer Lesotho
(x) Ms. Lisa Lautoy, Chief Executive Officer of
Enterprise Seychelles Agency, Seychelles
(xi) Mrs. Dorea Banane from the Division of Science
Technology and Innovation, Seychelles
(xii) Mr. Randy Stravens from the Department of
Agriculture, Seychelles
(xiii) Eng Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Haidari, Ministry’s
agency for agriculture, Saudi Arabia
(xiv) Mr. Yazid Bin Naseer Aba al Hassan, General Food
Security Authority, Saudi Arabia
(xv) Mr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Hagoj, Senior expert in
inspection of products and facilities, SFDA, Saudi
Arabia
(xvi) Mr. Fawzi bin Abdul Wahab Al-Hamdan, Senior
expert in specifications and regulations, SFDA,
Saudi Arabia
(xvii) Mr. Wassam bin Abdul Rahman Al-Shalawi, Senior
expert in Investment Projects, SFDA, Saudi Arabia
(xviii) Mr. Saleh Alazemi, Director of the International
Relations Department, Kuwait
(xix) Mr. Abdullah Alherz, Supervisor of Exhibitions,
Kuwait
(xx) Dr. Abdullah Al Salem, Department of Risk
Management, PAFN, Kuwait
 ANNEXURE-IV

Estimated Participation in Inaugural Program of World Food India 2023

Estimate
d No of
Participa
Category nts Location
Live Audience in Plenary hall
Students 900 Bharat Mandapam
International Delegations 50 Bharat Mandapam
Central Govt. officers 300 Bharat Mandapam
State Govt representatives 200 Bharat Mandapam
Press Representatives 50 Bharat Mandapam
CEOs & Senior Executives of Businesses 150 Bharat Mandapam
Food Processing Business Personel &
exhibitors 750 Bharat Mandapam
Foreign Buyers 600 Bharat Mandapam
Through Video Conferencing
71 Locations in NIC centers of
PMFME SHG Beneficiaries 1500 District Head Quarters
PMKSY Beneficiaries 500 9 Factory Premises
PLIS Millet & Organic Category
Beneficiaries 330 11 Factory Premises
Through streaming
Various Halls of Pragati Maidan &
Exhibitors & associated personnel 15000 Food street
1366 Factory Premises of PMKSY
MoFPI Beneficiaries 30000 Beneficiaries
57000 premises of PMFME
100000 beneficiaries
178 Factory Premises of PLI
30000 Benficiaries
SHG Beneficiaries from respective
125000 locations
Food Processing Universities, Agriculture
Universities 100000
731 KVK Centers across the
KVK Centers 70000 country
Indian Embassies 150 From Embassies across the world
Total No of Estimated Participants 475480
 Annexure-V

Detailed list of participants in CEO Round Table

(i) List of Union Secretaries

 Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance

 Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
 Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO, FSSAI
 Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries
 Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
 Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

(ii) List of CXOs

S. Name Designation Organization

No (Mr./Ms.)
1 Kartikeya Sharma President India AB InBev
2 Akshay Gupta Lead Public Policy & AB InBev
Regulatory Advocacy
3 Radhey Shyam Chairman Ananda Dairy Ltd.
Dixit
4 Suraj Dixit Director Ananda Dairy Ltd.
5 Vamsi Mohan President APAC Barry Callebaut
Thati
6 Dhruva Jyoti Managing Director India Barry Callebaut
Sanyal
7 Harshit Juneja Director DairyCraft
8 Vinay Juneja Managing Director DairyCraft
9 Ajith Dharan Head of Consumer Foods Buhler
India
10 Jaiprakash Head of Key Accounts Buhler
Sharma Management - South Asia
11 Harsha V VC & Managing Director Emami Ltd.
Aggarwal
12 Rudolph Sequeira Chief Executive Officer Ferrero India Pvt Ltd.
13 Rohit Jawa President Unilever South HUL
Asia
14 Srinandan Executive Director, HUL
Sundaram Nutrition
15 Dev Bajpai Executive Director, Legal & HUL
Corporate Affairs
16 Milan Dalal Managing Director Foods and Inns
17 Moloy Sinha CEO Foods and Inns
18 Balki VP and Managing Director, General Mills
Radhakrishnan Global Emerging Markets
19 Anand Khurana Country Director India General Mills
20 Jaishree Nilkhan Head of External Relations, General Mills
India and Middle East
21 Jayen Mehta I/C Managing Director GMCCF (Amul)
22 Rakesh Swami Group President Godrej Group
23 Abhay Parnerkar CEO Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd
24 Mishika Nayyar Lead Corporate Affairs Godrej Group
(North)
25 Siddharth Co-Founder Greengrahi
Sharma
26 Shivali Sugand Co-Founder Greengrahi
27 Geetika Mehta Managing Director India Hershey
28 Bahadur Ali Managing Director IB Group
29 Zoya Afreen Alam Director IB Group
30 Hemant Malik CEO - Food Division ITC Ltd.
31 Prashant Peres MD India Kellogg’s India Pvt. Ltd.
32 Vivek Chandra Global CEO LT Foods
33 Vikram Wagh CEO, Farms Division Mahindra & Mahindra
34 Amit Shekhar Head Group Public Affairs Mahindra & Mahindra
35 Samir Jain President India Mondelez India Foods Pvt.
Ltd
36 Ophira Bhatia Senior Director, Corporate Mondelez India Foods Pvt.
& Govt Affairs Ltd
37 Sunay Bhasin CEO MTR Foods
38 Venkat Rao MD Nekkanti Sea Foods
Nekkanti
39 Suresh Narayanan Managing Director India Nestle
40 Sanjay Khajiria SVP Corporate Affairs India Nestle
41 Sharath Co-founder Ninjacart
Longanathan
42 Hiras KM CEO Pearl City Marine
43 Piruz Khambatta Chairman Rasna Pvt Ltd
44 Sunil D’Souza Managing Director & CEO Tata Consumer Products
Limited
45 Prashant MD & CEO Tata Soulfull Pvt. Ltd.
Parameswaran
46 Eija Hietavuo Vice President, Tetrapak
Corporate Affairs, Tetra
Pak Global
47 Cassio Simoes Managing Director India Tetrapak
48 Ferruh Gurtas Director Public Affairs, Tetrapak
Asia, Middle East & Africa
49 Pedro Sinues South Asia Business Head Viscofan
50 Karthik Co-Founder & CEO Waycool Foods
Jayaraman
51 Amrit Bajpai COO Waycool Foods
52 Tarun Arora CEO Zydus Wellness
53 Yusuff Ali Chairman & LuLu Group
Managing Director
54 Salim MA Director International LuLu Group
55 Najimudeen E CEO Fair Exports, Lulu Group
56 Sharafuddin Vice Chairman Sharaf Group
Sharaf
57 Salah Sharaf Vice President Sharaf Group
58 Alfons van Gulick CEO NedSpice
59 Gulshon John Managing Director India NedSpice
60 Ahmed El Sheikh Chief Executive Officer Pepsico
61 George Kovoor – Vice President & Pepsico
Beverage Head India
62 Rinkesh Satija Senior Director Supply Pepsico
Chain Operations India
63 Suresh CEO, Abu Dhabi Food Hub Ghassan Aboud Group
Vaidhyanathan
64 Vidya Shah COO Ghassan Aboud Group
65 P. Gopala Krishna President & CEO Fertis
66 T.C. Girivasan Senior Vice President Fertis
67 Satnam Singh Owner Tiwana Oil Mills
68 Mandeep Singh Owner Tiwana Oil Mills
69 Sumeet Mittal CEO Louis Dreyfus Company
(LDC)
70 Arun Sood Head-Corporate Affairs Louis Dreyfus Company
(LDC)
71 Angshu Mallick MD & CEO Adani Willmar
72 Rajiv Yadav COO India AgroCorp
73 Parikshit Malhotra Finance Head AgroCorp
74 Fauzan Alavi Executive Director Allanasons
75 Varun Berry Executive Chairman & MD Britannia Industries
76 Tanul Rustagi Co-Founder Innobev Solutions Private
Limited
77 Siddharth Rustagi Co-Founder Innobev Solutions Private
Limited
78 Meghna Narayan Co-founder Wholsum Foods
79 S Makhija President Jain Irrigations System
Limited
80 Suresh Agarwal CEO Agarwal PTE Ltd
81 Suresh Goel CEO Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd.
82 Nivruti Rai MD & CEO Invest India
83 Subhrakant Panda President FICCI
84 Amit Soni Director RDZ Foods
85 Sumit Soni Director RDZ Foods
86 Pascal Risser CEO Savancia
87 Satinder Singh Managing Director Royal Canin
88 Govind Director - Corporate Affairs Royal Canin
Suryawanshi
89 Michèle Janezic Resident Director- Serap Michèle Janezic Agency Pvt
India Ltd
90 Sanjeev Goyal CEO Mahaan Foods
91 Sanjay Singhania Vice President Haldiram Snacks
 Annexure-VI

Detailed list of G2G, G2B meetings during World Food India 2023

I. G2G Meetings

S.No Country Name of Foreign Minister

1. Greece H.E. Mr. Eleftherios Avgenakis, Honourable Minister
of Rural Development and Food
2. Lebanon H.E Mr Georges Bouchikian, Minister of Industry
3. Mauritius Hon T. Hurdoyal, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food
Security, Mauritius
4. United Arab H.E Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State
Emirates
5. Fiji Hon. Vatimi Tidara Tuinasakea Kaunitawake Rayalu,
Minister of Agriculture and Waterways
6. Australia Mr. Justin Clancy MP, Shadow Minister for Skills,
TAFE and Tertiary Education, Member for Albury,
Australia.

II. G2B Meetings

(i) 3rd November 2023 - Venue: HALL 6 Ground Floor

S.No. Name of the state Name of the company

1. Punjab Evexia Nutritions Pvt. Ltd

2. Punjab Pal Frozen Foods

3. Punjab Vezlay Foods

4. Punjab Aadyar Ananda Bhawan

5. Madhya Pradesh Bhagwati Lacto

6. Madhya Pradesh Tetrapak

7. Madhya Pradesh Siddhivinayak Agri Processing

8. Madhya Pradesh NiLoN’s Enterprises Pvt Ltd

9. Madhya Pradesh Britannia

10. Punjab HRS Process Systems Ltd

11. Andhra Pradesh Louis Dreyfus Company (India) Pvt

Ltd.

12. Odisha Rajeshree Argi export

13. Odisha Bhagwati Lacto

 14. Odisha Aadyar Ananda Bhawan

15. Odisha Coffee Board of India

16. Odisha Britannia

17. Odisha Central Bank of India

18. Odisha State Bank of India

19. Jharkhand Britannia

20. Bihar Merry Milk

21. Bihar Super Food India

22. Bihar LT foods

23. Bihar Nilon’s

24. Jammu & Kashmir Tirupati Food Industries Private

Limited

25. Jammu & Kashmir Amul

26. Jammu & Kashmir ITC

27. Jammu & Kashmir Federation of Corrugated Boxes

(ii) 4th November 2023 - Venue: HALL 6 Ground Floor

S.No. Name of the state Name of the company

1. Punjab Viscofan
2. Punjab Buhler Group
3. Punjab Shubh Foods
4. Punjab Baggry’s
5. Punjab Indo- Nissin Foods
6. Punjab AJ Packaging Ltd
7. Punjab Ananda Dairy
8. Punjab Nekkanti Sea Food
9. Madhya Pradesh Shubh Foods
10. Madhya Pradesh HRS Process Systems Ltd
11. Madhya Pradesh Baggry’s
12. Madhya Pradesh Bonvie Snacks
13. Madhya Pradesh Bikaji
14. Gujarat Sharaf Group
15. Gujarat ITC
16. Gujarat Shubh Foods
17. Gujarat Frick India
18. Gujarat Buhler Group
19. Gujarat Everest Foods
20. Gujarat Ghassan Aboud Group
21. Gujarat HRS Process Systems Ltd
22. Gujarat LuLu Group
23. Gujarat Golden Masala
24. Telangana Shubh Foods
25. Telangana IB Group
26. Telangana LuLu Group
27. Telangana Viscofan
28. Telangana Ninjacart
29. Telangana Nekkanti Sea Foods
30. Odisha Iskcon Balaji Foods
31. Odisha Sort String Solutions LLP
32. Odisha Central Bank of India
33. Odisha Shivanika Foods Pvt Ltd
34. Odisha Magnum Foods
35. Odisha Bikaji
36. Odisha Ancestry Millets
37. Odisha Golden Masala
38. Odisha Ananda Dairy
39. Odisha Indo Nissin Foods
40. Andhra Pradesh HUL
41. Andhra Pradesh Sharaf Group
42. Andhra Pradesh Buhler Group
43. Andhra Pradesh AgroCorp
44. Andhra Pradesh Ghassan Aboud Group
45. Jharkhand Shubh Foods
46. Jharkhand Bonvie Snacks
47. Jharkhand Greenest Food
48. Jharkhand Baggry
49. Jharkhand Victoria Food
50. Jharkhand Vezley
51. Jharkhand Haldirams
52. Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing
Federation Ltd

53. Uttar Pradesh LT Foods

54. Uttar Pradesh Tea Board
55. Uttar Pradesh Trade Fair Authority of India
56. Bihar Sharaf Group
57. Bihar Indo Nissin Food
58. Bihar Iskcon Balaji Foods
59. Bihar Baggry’s
60. Bihar Vezley
61. Bihar Ananda Dairy
62. Bihar Golden Masala
63. Bihar Bikaji
64. Bihar Haldirams
65. Jammu & Kashmir Sharaf Group
66. Jammu & Kashmir Ghassan Aboud Group
67. Jammu & Kashmir LuLu Group
68. Jammu & Kashmir Lt Foods
69. Jammu & Kashmir Haldirams
(iii) 5th November 2023 - Venue: HALL 6 Ground Floor

S.No. Name of the state Name of the company

1. Punjab Mehrotra Consumer Products Pvt.
Ltd
2. Punjab Good Drop Wine Cellars Pvt Ltd
3. Madhya Pradesh Fair Exports
4. Madhya Pradesh KRBL
5. Odisha Wholesum Foods Pvt Ltd
6. Jharkhand Wholesum Foods Pvt Ltd
7. Jharkhand LT Foods
8. Jharkhand NiLoN’s Enterprises Pvt Ltd
9. Uttar Pradesh Good Drop Wine Cellars Pvt Ltd
10. Gujarat Tetrapak
11. Gujarat LT Foods
12. Gujarat KRBL
13. Gujarat Ninjacart
14. Bihar KRBL
15. Bihar Wholesum Foods Pvt Ltd
16. Jammu & Kashmir Ninjacart
 Annexure-VII

Details of Technical Sessions

 Total Sessions: 47
 Allied Ministries and Bodies Sessions: 10
 State Sessions: 12
 Thematic Sessions: 17
 Country Sessions: 3
 Organization Sessions: 5

S.No. Date of Category Details

session

1. 3rd Nov 2023 State Session Gujarat Partner State Session

2. 3rd Nov 2023 State Session Kerala Partner State Session

3. 3rd Nov 2023 Country Session The Netherlands Partner Country

Session

4. 3rd Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session AYUSH Ministry Session

5. 3rd Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Financial

Empowerment in Food Processing

6. 3rd Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Shree Anna / Millets

7. 3rd Nov 2023 State Session Partner Partner State Session

8. 3rd Nov 2023 State Session Meghalaya Focus State Session

9. 3rd Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session Department of Fisheries Session

10. 3rd Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session MoA&FW Session

11. 3rd Nov 2023 Thematic Session Machinery & Technology in Food
Processing Sector

12. 3rd Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Dairy Products

13. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Telangana Partner State Session

14. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Odisha Focus State Session

15. 4th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session DAHD Session

16. 4th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session FSSAI Session

17. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Food Packaging

18. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Nutraceuticals

19. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Bihar Partner State Session

20. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Uttar Pradesh Focus State
Session

21. 4th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session DONER Session

22. 4th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session FSSAI Session

23. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Marine Poultry & Meat

24. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Role of e-commerce in

Food Processing

25. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Jammu & Kashmir Focus State
Session

26. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Jharkhand Focus State Session

27. 4th Nov 2023 Organization Session Food Future Foundation Session

28. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Bakery &

Confectionery

29. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Emerging Technology

in Food Processing

30. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Madhya Pradesh Focus State
Session

31. 4th Nov 2023 State Session Andhra Pradesh Focus State
Session

32. 4th Nov 2023 Organization Session Food Future Foundation Session

33. 4th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session DARE Session

34. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Traditional Foods

35. 4th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Edible Oils and Fats

36. 5th Nov 2023 Organization Session Good Food Institute

37. 5th Nov 2023 Organization Session UNESCAP

38. 5th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session DOC Session

39. 5th Nov 2023 Country Session Vietnam Session

40. 5th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Logistics & Storage

41. 5th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Cereals & Pulses

42. 5th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Alcobev Industry

43. 5th Nov 2023 Organization Session UNESCAP

44. 5th Nov 2023 Allied Ministry Session DOC Session

45. 5th Nov 2023 Country Session Japan Focus Country Session

46. 5th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on RTE/RTC

47. 5th Nov 2023 Thematic Session Session on Processed Fruits &
Vegetables
 Annexure-VIII

Details of MoUs signed

Investment Related MoUs-

Company Name Country Indicative Indicative Employment

Investment

(INR Cr.)

GCMMF Amul India 11,343 8,750 Direct; 6.35 lakh Indirect

ITC India 5,000 5,000

Mondelez USA 4,000 NA

Kellogg’s USA 300 Capex; 200 Direct & Indirect

2500
Procurement

AB InBev Belgium 1,680 400 Direct; 1500 Indirect

General Mills USA 100 100 Direct

Abis Exports India 1,200 1000 Indirect

Balaji Wafers India 1,000 2000 Direct; 1000 Indirect

Ananda Dairy India 650 100 Direct; 2500 Indirect

Fertis India 500 200 Direct; 300 Indirect

NEDSPICE Netherlands 85 200 Direct; 100 Indirect

Dairy Craft India 212 414 Direct; 1,25,000 Indirect

Buhler Group Switzerland 200 300 Direct

Tiwana Oil Mills India 350 1100 Direct; 7200 Indirect

Mahaan Milk India 250 -

Foods

Agarwal Pte Ltd Singapore 200 275 Direct; 500 Indirect

Gadre Marine India 300 500 Direct; 1500 Indirect

GreenGrahi India 180 450 Direct; 3000 Indirect

Foods and Inns India 25 50 Direct; 50 Indirect

Ltd.
Company Name Country Indicative Indicative Employment
Investment

(INR Cr.)

Innobev India 60 100 Direct; 500 Indirect

Solutions

St. Peter & Paul India 12 300 Direct; 1000 Indirect

Sea Food
Exports Private
Limited

Pearl City India 100 500 – 1000 Direct

Marine

KabhiB India 10 -

RDZ Foods India 7 150 Director; 200 Indirect

Bikanervala India 400 500 Direct; 1000 Indirect

Saptarishi Agro India 140 150 Direct; 500 Indirect

Industries Ltd

Britannia India 325 1,250 Direct; 100 Indirect

PepsiCo. USA 2,000 -

(Announced.

MoU not signed)

Total - 33,129 -

Export Related MoUs

1. MoU signed with SFDA: An MoU was signed between APEDA and Saudi and Food
Drug Authority (SFDA) on 3rd November 2023 at World Food India 2023 to boost
the export of Indian agri products to Saudi Arabia. It was signed by Mr. Sami Al
Sager, Vice President, SFDA and Mr. Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA. It is a step
taken towards strengthening trade relations and ensuring food safety and
smoother export.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will pave the way for increased
collaboration in the agricultural sector, with a specific focus on exports of high-
quality agricultural products from India to Saudi Arabia. The agreement
underscores the commitment of both parties to promote the safe and wholesome
consumption of food, adhering to required quality standards and regulations.
2. MoU signed with LULU: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA) and LuLu Hypermarket LLC entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (The “MoU”) to work together to form a closer
association as strategic partners to promote Indian agricultural products i.e.
APEDA scheduled products in the international market through their
hypermarkets across the world.

3. MoUs facilitated for State Organizations: Signing of MoUs of Arunachal Pradesh

Marketing Board, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences &
Technology, Jammu and Meghalaya Agricultural Marketing Board with Lulu group
aimed at boosting exports potential from Himalayan and North Eastern states was
also facilitated.
 Annexure-IX

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Companies
Sno. Sponsor Company Sponsor
1 Hindustan Unilever Ltd Platinum
2 ITC Limited Diamond
3 NESTLE Gold
GUJARAT CO-OPERATIVE MILK
MARKETING FEDERATION LTD (AMUL
4 India) Gold
5 Brittania Gold
6 Haldiram Gold
7 TetraPack Gold
8 Coca Cola Silver
9 Tata Consumer Soulfull Private Limited Silver
10 PepsiCo Silver
11 Mondelez India Silver
12 Zydus Wellness Silver
13 MTR Foods Lanyard
14 Nekkanti Seafoods Badge
15 LT Foods VIP Lounge
16 Shubh Foods India Pvt Ltd Fair Guide

17 Marico Registration Counter

18 State Bank Of India Banking
19 Central Bank India Banking
20 Wat2rly Hydration
21 Better Bet Millet Beverage
22 Lorman Equipment Kitchen equipment
 Annexure-X

Participating Countries/ States/Ministries/Departments

S.No. Category Name of Country/State

(i) Partner Countries Netherlands

(ii) Focus Countries Japan

(iii) Exhibiting Countries USA, Germany, Turkey, Netherlands,

Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea,
Iran, Turkmenistan, Moldova, Nepal,
UAE, Brazil & Singapore

(iv) Partner State Governments Kerala, Punjab, Gujarat, Telangana,

Bihar

(v) Focus State Governments Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar

Pradesh, Jharkhand, Andhra
Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and
Meghalaya

(vi) Exhibiting State Governments Himachal Pradesh, Haryana,

Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal,
Sikkim, Assam, Maharashtra,
Uttarakhand apart from other NER
States in MDONER pavilion

(vii) Partner Ministries M/o DoNER, D/o Commerce &

Industry, M/o Ayush, M/o MSME,
D/o Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
D/o Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
D/o Fisheries, DPIIT

(viii) Associate Departments Agricultural and Processed Food

Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA), Tea Board, Coffee
Board, Spices Board, Marine
Products Export Development
Authority (MPEDA), Coconut Board

(ix) Exhibiting Ministry Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change (Mission LiFE)
 Annexure-XI

Brief of awards during Valedictory Session:

The Ministry constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Additional

Secretary, FPI to decide the category of awards, criteria for top performing States &
Banks under PMFME Scheme and Women Owned Entrepreneurs under PMKSY
Scheme.

Category of Awards:

I. PMFME (States & Banks)

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing a Centrally

Sponsored Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro food processing
Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme” under AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support
2 lakh micro food processing units through credit linked capital subsidy. The State
Governments in coordination with Lending Banks are implementing the Scheme
at the ground level. Top performing States & Banks were awarded during
valedictory to motivate them in achieving more heights and contribution to the
food processing sector.

II. PMKSY

PMKSY is a comprehensive package scheme resulting in creation of modern

infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail
outlet. Not only it provides a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in
the country but also helps in providing better returns to farmers and is a big step
towards doubling of farmer’s income, creating huge employment opportunities
especially in rural areas, reducing wastage of agricultural produce, increasing the
level of processing and enhancing the export of the processed food.

II. Best Startup under Startup Grand Challenge

Startup India aims to facilitate generation of innovative and futuristic ideas

utilising modern technology to address pressing issues faced by the Government
and catalyze innovation by identifying problem areas preventing adoption of
unique products/ services.
Details of Awards:

The awards presented in the WFI’ 2023 event are as under:

S.No. Award Category Awardee Organization

I. States Award
1 Outstanding Performance under State of Bihar
PMFME Scheme

2 Outstanding Performance under State of Himachal Pradesh

PMFME Scheme

3 Outstanding Performance under State of Maharashtra

PMFME Scheme

4 Outstanding Performance under State of Tamil Nadu

PMFME Scheme

5 Outstanding Performance under State of Telangana

PMFME Scheme

II. Bank Award

1 Outstanding Performer in the

Category of Large Public Sector Canara Bank
Bank under PMFME Scheme

2 Outstanding Performer in the

Category of Mid-Size Public Sector Indian Overseas Bank
Bank under PMFME Scheme

3 Outstanding Performer in the

Category of Regional Rural Bank Baroda Uttar Pradesh Grameen Bank
under PMFME Scheme

4 Outstanding Performer in the

Category of Private Sector Bank HDFC Bank
under PMFME Scheme

III. Women Owned Enterprise Award

1 Outstanding Performer in the

Category of Women Owned
Enterprises under PMKSY Highland Agro Food Private Limited
2 Outstanding Performer in the
Category of Women Owned
Enterprises under PMKSY Nagaland Integrated Cold Chain

3 Outstanding Performer in the NEC Rotoflex Packaging Coorporation

Category of Women Owned
Enterprises under PMKSY

IV. Start Up Grand Challenge Award

1 Winner in the challenge Low-cost FROZENCOMP INNOVATIONS PRIVATE

primary processing gadgets with LIMITED
capabilities to handle multiple
millets

2 Winner in the challenge Low-cost CAREY JOEHLN INTERNATIONAL

primary processing gadgets with PRIVATE LIMITED
capabilities to handle multiple
millets

3 Winner in the challenge

Technology for on-farm & on-shelf
Fevolution Pvt Ltd
and rural-level safe long-term
storage of millets

4 Winner in the challenge

Technology for on-farm & on-shelf
AgroZee Organics Pvt Ltd
and rural-level safe long-term
storage of millets

5 Winner in the challenge Waste to

wealth: Innovative concepts for
ENSECT FARM PRIVATE LIMITED
utilization of food processing
wastes

6 Winner in the challenge Waste to Ardor Biomed India PVT LTD

wealth: Innovative concepts for
utilization of food processing
wastes
GLIMPSES OF ACTIVITIES IN WORLD FOOD INDIA 2023
1. Inaugural Function of World Food India
2. Visit of Exhibition by Hon’ble Prime Minister
3. Glimpses of Exhibitions
4. Food Street
5. Valedictory Function