Anuga Select India 2026, held with Anuga FoodTec India 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from September 29 to October 1, brought together more than 1,100 exhibitors from 43 countries. The combined show, organised by Koelnmesse, positioned India’s food processing and food technology sector as a magnet for global suppliers, according to a report published on October 6, 2026.
The 19th edition of Anuga Select India and the 20th edition of Anuga FoodTec India ran together with the support of India’s Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The European Union was the Official Partner Region, and national participation included Germany, China, Brazil, Thailand, South Korea, Belgium, Japan, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Organisers expected more than 45,000 professional visitors.
How Big Is India’s Food Processing Market According to Anuga Select India 2026 Speakers?
Devesh Deval, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, said India’s food market is worth between $550 billion and $600 billion and is growing at 6 to 7 percent a year. He linked food processing to agricultural value addition, investment and employment, and noted that India is the world’s largest milk producer.
Milind Dixit of Koelnmesse said the food processing sector was valued at about $382 billion in fiscal 2025 and is projected to reach nearly $689 billion by fiscal 2034.
What Did Officials Say About Exports and the India-EU Trade Deal?
Tarun Bajaj of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said India’s agricultural and processed-food exports reached $53 billion in FY2025-26, with processed, value-added products making up almost 30 percent of the total. He added that APEDA has set an objective of doubling exports within five years.
Martina Englhardt-Kopf of Germany said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement could improve market access and trade cooperation. The report states the agreement was expected to be signed before the end of 2026. Germany sent its federal ministry and 12 companies to the show.
What Does the Show Mean for Food Processors and Equipment Suppliers?
The pairing of an ingredients and finished-food show with a food technology show lets processors meet machinery and process suppliers in one venue. Silvio Erkens of the Netherlands pointed to work on food safety, food-loss and waste reduction, and more resilient food systems as areas where international partners are engaging with India.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
No stock-market movement or trade-body statement specific to the show was found in the source report. The response available came from the officials and organisers quoted above, who framed the event as evidence of growing international interest in Indian food processing.
What Happens Next?
The next milestones to watch are the signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which the report said was expected before the end of 2026, and progress on APEDA’s goal of doubling agricultural and processed-food exports within five years. Visitor and business-lead figures for the show were not available in the report; the 45,000 figure was an organiser expectation, not a confirmed count.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Anuga Select India 2026 held?
Anuga Select India 2026 took place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, alongside Anuga FoodTec India 2026.
How many exhibitors took part?
More than 1,100 exhibitors from 43 countries took part, according to the October 6, 2026 report.
How large are India’s agricultural and processed-food exports?
APEDA’s Tarun Bajaj said they reached $53 billion in FY2025-26, with processed, value-added products accounting for almost 30 percent.
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