Several dignitaries, including HE Ahmad Al Ahmari, Charge d’Affaires, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia; HE Zozo Binti, Head of Mission, DR Congo; HE Labane Gideon, Consul General of South Africa; HE Donnawit Poolsawat, Consul General of Thailand; Bastian Mingers, Vice President (VP), Food Portfolio, Koelnmesse; Milind Dixit, Managing Director – India & SAARC, Koelnmesse attended the inaugural event of Anuga FoodTec India and Anuga Select India 2025 commenced at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, on 20 August 2025.

Seetharaman Raghupathi, Executive Director (ED), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) said, “India’s food and beverage sector is growing rapidly, backed by 180 million hectares of arable land, food processing valued at INR 75 trillion, and food expenditure making up over 40% of consumer spend. Dairy contributes 25% of this sector, with India producing one-fourth of the world’s milk, worth INR 12 trillion. With 17 million farmers across 235,000 villages, 35% of whom are women, dairy cooperatives return 75% of the consumer rupee, channelling INR 2.1 billion daily into the rural economy. Initiatives like White Revolution 2.0, which aims to establish 75,000 new cooperatives by 2028–29, will further boost this growth.”

The expos expected 60,000 visitors across three days. Over 1100 exhibitors spread across 55,000 sqm of exhibition space cover the entire spectrum of the food & beverage industry. Participation from 65 countries to present cutting-edge innovations, with 30% international participation.

Organized by Koelnmesse India, taking place from 20 to 22 August 2025, the events are designed to drive South Asia’s F&B growth by championing innovation, facilitating international partnerships, and enabling opportunities for trade and knowledge exchange.