India: Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027

  • 18 Sep 2026

On September 16, 2026, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and InD Events Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote India's participation and boost agricultural and processed food exports at Gulfood 2027.

  • India will be the Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027 for the second consecutive year. India was also the official partner country for Gulfood 2026.
  • Gulfood 2027, among the world's leading food and beverage trade exhibitions, will be held from March 15 to 19, 2027, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • Special emphasis will be placed on increasing participation from MSMEs, FPOs, startups, commodity boards, and exporters led by women and SC/ST communities.
  • This partnership will strengthen trade relations under the India-UAE CEPA and expand the reach of Indian agricultural and processed food products in GCC, broader Middle Eastern, and African markets.