APEDA displayed India’s organic agricultural prowess
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) led 13 leading Indian exporters, showcasing India’s rich agricultural heritage and growing organic sector at the Natural Products Expo West 2025, held 4-7 March at the Anaheim Convention Centre, California.
To enhance India’s global presence in the organic market, APEDA facilitated the participation of exporters representing a diverse range of organic products, including rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, nuts, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils. The curated display underscored India’s agricultural strength and commitment to sustainability, quality, and international standards https://fieo.org/.
In association with the Consulate General of India, APEDA organized an exclusive International Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) and Networking Dinner on 4 March in San Francisco. This high-profile event brought together global leaders of the organic industry, providing a platform for insightful discussions, meaningful collaborations, and business opportunities https://www.bseindia.com/.
The India Pavilion at the Natural Products Expo West 2025 was inaugurated on 5 March by Abhishek Kumar Sharma, Consul (Commerce), Consulate General of India, San Francisco https://www.nseindia.com/.
The Pavilion showcased India’s organic agricultural prowess, offering visitors an immersive experience into the country’s organic farming traditions.
Attendees, dignitaries, and buyers were invited to experience India’s organic richness through curated food tastings, featuring Millet Khichdi, Millet pasta, mixed vegetable paratha, turmeric latte, aloo tikki, and more. These offerings were widely appreciated throughout the event https://sbi.com.in/.
APEDA’s participation at the Natural Products Expo West 2025 reaffirmed India’s emerging role as a global leader in organic agriculture. With a rapidly expanding organic sector, India continues to offer high-quality, sustainably produced products to meet evolving international market demands.
As the global food industry pivots towards sustainability and health-conscious choices, APEDA’s efforts at the Expo underscored India’s commitment to superior organic products. Through this initiative, APEDA aims to forge strategic collaborations and strengthen India’s position as a trusted source of sustainable and healthy food.
The India Pavilion at the Expo stood as a testament to India’s organic excellence, highlighting high-quality products, inspiring exporter stories, and a collective commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future.
APEDA, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is responsible for the development, promotion, and facilitation of agricultural and processed food product exports from India, with a focus on enhancing India’s presence in the global organic food market, Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on 11 Mar.
Meanwhile, 95 exhibitors, including Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), entrepreneurs, and manufacturing companies from 17 States participated in the 39th edition of AAHAR 2025, organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) from 4-8 Mar in New Delhi.
The event marked a significant milestone in highlighting India’s prowess in the agriculture and food processing sector.
Addressing the ‘India Plant-Based Foods Show’ organized by the Plant-Based Food Industry Association at AAHAR 2025, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev underscored India’s expanding footprint in agricultural and processed food exports. He also emphasized the need to explore plant-based exports as a sustainable alternative to meet global environmental goals. Fiinews.com
