AAHAR 2025 to Host 3,000 Exhibitors, a 70 percent Surge

Premier B2B food and hospitality trade fair, AAHAR 2025, is set to take place from March 5 to 9, 2025, in New Delhi. AAHAR is organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) at Pragati Maidan, which spans 150 acres, with 123,000 square meters of covered and 200,000 square meters of open expo area. Aahar 2025 is expected to see around 70% more exhibitors compared to AAHAR 2024.

Hema Maity, General Manager of Fair Services (Domestic) at ITPO:

"Around 3,000 exhibitors are expected to participate in Aahar 2025, and they will use at least 100,000 square meters of the exhibition area at the Pragati Maidan."

This annual event brings together a diverse range of exhibitors and visitors from India as well as 20-odd foreign countries, offering a unique platform to explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the food and hospitality industry. More than 1,800 exhibitors and 25,000 industry professionals attended AAHAR 2025, a ticketed event.

Hema Maity:

"The preparation for the AAHAR 2025 is going on. Among the new countries, Greece and Turkey have shown interest. Usually, exhibitors from about 20 countries participate in the Aahar expo. This time, the number of foreign countries participating in this event is likely to cross 25."

What to Expect at AAHAR 2025: AAHAR 2025 is a highly-anticipated event that offers unparalleled networking opportunities for industry professionals, buyers, and sellers from across the globe. Visitors can explore various potato-based products, from snacks and beverages to cutting-edge equipment and the latest innovations and trends shaping the industry's future.

AAHAR 2025 provides an ideal platform for businesses in the potato value chain to expand their reach in the Asian market, find new partners, and source potential suppliers. A number of companies in the potato processing industry participate in AAHAR 2024.

These included ACE Technologies Group, Balaji Foods, Bikaji Snacks, Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd (Bikano), Bunge, Cargill, Chhajed Foods Pvt. Ltd., Cremica Food Industries Limited, GCMMF (AMUL), Goodrich Cereals, Gopal Namkeen, Haldiram's, Iscon Balaji Foods, ITC Limited, Kerry Group PLC, Maharaja Dehydration Pvt Ltd, McCain Foods (India) Pvt Ltd, McCain Foods Limited, Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd (NSSPL), Praras Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Raising Futures, Rational AG, Samrat Namkeen Pvt Ltd, Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV Agri), Symega, and Vishwakarma Cold Storage.

AAHAR 2024, a Recap: Held from March 7 to 11, 2024, AAHAR 2024 witnessed a remarkable turnout of exhibitors and visitors. AAHAR 2024 showcased a diverse range of potato products, equipment, and innovations from over 1,800 exhibitors. Exhibitors showcased a variety of potato-based products, including frozen potato products like French fries, hash browns, and potato wedges. Dehydrated potato products such as potato flakes, potato powder, and instant mashed potatoes were also on display. Additionally, a wide range of snack foods were showcased, including potato chips, crisps, and other snack items. Value-added products like potato-based ready meals, soups, and sauces were highlighted, demonstrating the industry's focus on convenience and culinary diversity.