AAHAR 2026, the 40th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair, was held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It was jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The event brought together hotels, restaurants, catering companies, distributors, importers, and suppliers from across the world. AAHAR serves as a major B2B platform for the food processing and hospitality industry in South Asia. The exhibition promotes business partnerships, product innovation, and market expansion in the food and beverage sector.
AAHAR 2026 is the 40th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair. It was held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The exhibition was jointly organized by:
• Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
• India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
• Hotels and restaurants
• Catering institutions
• Importers and exporters
• Food processing companies
• Equipment and packaging suppliers
Participants use the event to showcase products, build business partnerships, and explore global markets.
Many companies also display innovative food technologies, packaging solutions, and hospitality services.
• Nescafé
• Barry Callebaut
• Go Cheese
• Haldiram’s
• Cremica
• MTR
The event also featured state pavilions highlighting regional food products.
For example:
• Kerala pavilion showcased banana chips, murukku, and traditional snacks.
• Companies used the platform to expand into international markets.
AAHAR also helps young entrepreneurs and startups understand the food industry ecosystem.
Students from culinary and hospitality institutes attended demonstrations by chefs and industry experts.
The exhibition supports India’s food processing industry growth, which is a key sector under:
• Make in India
• Export promotion policies
Such trade fairs help Indian businesses increase exports, attract investments, and improve global market access.
• AAHAR is an international food and hospitality exhibition.
• 2026 edition marked the 40th anniversary of the event.
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Organized by MoFPI and ITPO.
• One of South Asia’s largest B2B trade fairs.
• Focus sectors: food processing, hospitality, catering, packaging.
• Participation from global brands and startups.
• Promotes business partnerships and export opportunities.
• Provides networking platform for food industry stakeholders.
Food Processing Industry in India
• Converts agricultural products into value-added food products.
• Important for reducing post-harvest losses.
• Generates employment in rural and urban areas.
• Boosts agricultural income and exports.
• Supported by schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.
• Major ministry responsible: Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
1.AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair is mainly related to which sector?
A) Defence manufacturing
B) Food processing and hospitality
C) Textile industry
D) Automobile sector
Answer: B
2.AAHAR 2026 was organized at which location?
A) Pragati Maidan
B) Bharat Mandapam
C) Vigyan Bhawan
D) India Habitat Centre
Answer: B
3.Which organisation co-organizes AAHAR along with MoFPI?
A) FICCI
B) India Trade Promotion Organisation
C) NITI Aayog
D) NABARD
Answer: B
4.AAHAR is primarily a:
A) Cultural festival
B) B2B trade exhibition
C) Sports competition
D) Tourism fair
Answer: B
5.Which sector benefits directly from AAHAR exhibition?
A) Food processing industry
B) Banking sector
C) Defence sector
D) Mining sector
Answer: A
Q1.India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is mainly associated with:
A) Agricultural subsidies
B) Trade fairs and exhibitions
C) Defence procurement
D) Banking regulation
Answer: B
Students often confuse AAHAR with food festivals.
AAHAR is not a consumer food festival.
It is a B2B international trade exhibition for industry stakeholders.
Examiners usually ask:
• Organizing ministry
• Location of event
• Purpose of the exhibition
• Role of ITPO in trade promotion
AAHAR
Food Processing Industry
MoFPI
India Trade Promotion Organisation
Bharat Mandapam
Trade Fairs
Hospitality Industry
Food Exports
Make in India
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