India’s participation at Gulfood 2027 received a significant boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and InD Events Dubai at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agrawal. India will return as the Official Partner Country for Gulfood 2027, marking the second consecutive year of the partnership and building on the visibility and business momentum generated through India’s participation at Gulfood 2026.
On signing the MoU, Agrawal said that India’s continued status as the Official Partner Country at Gulfood reflects the growing strength and global recognition of the country’s agri-food sector. He said the partnership will provide Indian exporters with an expanded platform to connect with international buyers, strengthen market access and deepen India-UAE trade engagement under CEPA.
Vice President – Exhibitions Department and Growth for Food & Hospitality, InD, Mark Napier said that India’s strong and diverse food ecosystem, combined with its growing export capabilities, makes its participation an important part of the global food trade platform. He said the organisers look forward to building on the success of 2026 and facilitating deeper connections between Indian exporters and buyers from across the world.
The MoU was signed by Secretary, APEDA, Saswati Bose and Vice President – Exhibitions Department and Growth for Food & Hospitality, InD, Mark Napier.
The signing marks an important step towards strengthening India’s presence at Gulfood 2027 and providing greater global visibility to India’s agricultural and processed food products.
Gulfood 2027 is scheduled from March 15 to 19, 2027 in the UAE, is one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade exhibitions, offering a major platform for international business engagement and market exploration.
India’s participation will focus on showcasing premium, branded, innovative and value-added food products alongside its established commodity strengths under a unified national platform bringing together exporters, FPOs, MSMEs, startups, commodity boards and government institutions. Curated B2B meetings, product showcases, conferences and industry engagements will facilitate connections with international buyers and support new business partnerships and export opportunities.
