New Delhi, Sep 28 (NationPress) The World Food India 2025 event, held by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, wrapped up on Sunday with 26 prominent companies from both domestic and international markets entering into MoUs for a total investment of Rs 1,02,046.89 crore. This significant pledge represents one of the largest commitments to the food processing industry in India, as stated by officials.

These agreements, made during the four-day gathering, are anticipated to create direct job opportunities for over 64,000 individuals and indirect opportunities for more than 10 lakh people. This initiative aligns with the government's vision to establish India as a global leader in food processing, according to the official statement.

Among the major players signing these MoUs are the Coca-Cola System in India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), Fair Exports (India) Pvt Ltd (Lulu Group), Nestle India Ltd, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd, among others.

The commitments cover various sectors, including dairy, meat and poultry, packaged foods, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spices, confectionery, edible oils, fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat items, as per the statement.

These partnerships are notable for their extensive reach across India, with investments distributed among states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the North-Eastern region. This comprehensive geographic strategy guarantees that the advantages of these investments benefit farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities throughout the country, the statement indicated.

Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation body, supported the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in finalizing these agreements.

The World Food India 2025 event has not only attracted unprecedented investment commitments but also reaffirmed India’s status as a reliable global hub for food processing. It has laid a solid groundwork for sustainable progress, innovation, and international partnerships, further strengthening India’s leadership in the evolution of global food systems. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Invest India will continue to collaborate closely with industry stakeholders to facilitate these investments and ensure their effective execution, the statement concluded.