India is Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai with the largest participation
India took part as Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, with the largest participation of any country by number of exhibitors and exhibition area; the India Pavilion opened on 26 January 2026.
Summary
India is the Country Partner at Gulfood 2026, held at Dubai Expo City, and has the largest participation among all countries in both exhibitors and area. The Indian Pavilion was inaugurated on 26 January 2026 by Food Processing Secretary A.P. Das Joshi with India's Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal. India is showcasing Basmati and more than ten GI-tagged rice varieties, millets, spices, tea and processed foods, and eight agri-food startups are participating under APEDA's BHARATI initiative. The UAE is the largest market for APEDA's scheduled products.
Key facts
- Event
- Gulfood 2026, Dubai Expo City (UAE)
- India's role
- Country Partner; largest participation by exhibitors and area
- Pavilion opened
- 26 January 2026 by Secretary (Food Processing) A.P. Das Joshi
- Highlights
- Basmati and 10+ GI-tagged rice varieties
- Startups
- Eight under APEDA's BHARATI initiative
- UAE
- Largest market for APEDA's scheduled products
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which capacity did India participate in Gulfood 2026, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition?
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Correct answer: A — Country Partner
PIB (Commerce): India marked its presence at Gulfood 2026 as the Country Partner.
Under which APEDA initiative did eight Indian agri-food startups showcase innovations at Gulfood 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BHARATI
PIB (Commerce): eight Indian startups showcased agri-food innovation under APEDA's BHARATI initiative.