India made history by debuting as a Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, highlighting its growing agri-food exports, processing potential, and strengthening India–UAE trade relations.

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• India participated as Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 for first time in the event’s 31-year history

• Participation led by APEDA under Commerce Ministry, projecting India as a reliable global agri-food supplier

• Gulfood 2026 held at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

• Indian pavilion spans 1,434 square metres, inaugurated by Food Processing Secretary Avinash Joshi

• 161 exhibitors from 25 Indian states including exporters, FPOs, startups, cooperatives, and state agencies

• Pavilion showcases cereals, spices, fresh produce, processed foods, and value-added agri products

• FIEO participation focuses on basmati rice and cereals, exploring markets across West Asia, Africa, Europe

• Government promoting investments in food processing, cold chains, logistics with support from Invest India