AAHAR-2025

Why in News?

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) showcased India’s excellence in agricultural and processed foods at the 39th edition of AAHAR 2025.

Key Points:

• APEDA participated in the 39th edition of AAHAR 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• AAHAR 2025 was organized by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).
• Objectives:
  • To showcase the Indian food processing industry on a global platform
  • To boost exports
  • To advance food safety and innovation
• The expo also highlights the latest innovations in food processing, machinery, and packaging.
• One of the main goals of this expo is that there should be at least one Made-in-India food product on every dining table in the world.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):

• It is an apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• It functions to promote and facilitate the export of agricultural and processed food products.
• It was established in 1985, when the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985 (APEDA Act, 1985) was passed.

India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO):

• It is a premier trade promotion agency functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• This organization organizes trade fairs, exhibitions and other business events in India and internationally.
• It was established on 1 January 1992.
• This organization was formed by the merger of Trade Fair Authority of India (TFAI) and Trade Promotion Council of India (TDA).