The 40th edition of AAHAR 2026, the International Food & Hospitality Fair, concluded on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, attracting over 1.5 lakh visitors and more than 2,800 B2B meetings, reinforcing its position as a premier platform for India’s food processing and hospitality sectors.
Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the fair ran from March 10 to 14. Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the exhibition, which drew participation from over 1,800 exhibitors across 17 countries, including 155 international participants.
The exhibition showcased a wide array of products, from processed foods, beverages and food technologies to packaging solutions and hospitality equipment. Country pavilions from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Thailand and Italy—the Partner Country—were among the highlights, while companies from Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the UK, and Vietnam also took part.
ITPO Chairman Javed Ashraf said, “AAHAR continues to serve as an important platform for the food processing and hospitality industry, bringing together producers, exporters, technology providers and global buyers. The strong participation reflects the growing opportunities in India’s food sector and the increasing interest in partnerships and trade.”
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The fair emphasised opportunities for MSMEs and start-ups, providing them a stage to showcase innovative products and technologies while connecting with domestic and international buyers. Special industry pavilions, including those by APEDA, MoFPI, ICMA and FIFI, highlighted export-oriented products and emerging trends in the sector.
AAHAR 2026 also featured Culinary Art India 2026, the Hospitality Challenge, industry seminars and interactive sessions, fostering knowledge sharing, skill demonstration and networking. The official mobile app recorded over 20,000 downloads, reflecting strong digital engagement.
For the first time, the exhibition opened to general visitors during the last two days, attracting enthusiasts interested in food processing, hospitality technologies and emerging businesses. Spread across approximately 1,15,000 square metres, AAHAR has evolved over four decades into one of Asia’s leading B2B exhibitions for the food and hospitality industry.
The next edition of AAHAR is scheduled from March 2–6, 2027.
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