AAHAR 2026 – A RESOUNDING SUCCESS Awards for Excellence in Display Presented ITPO ANNOUNCES DATES FOR AAHAR 2027

The 40th edition of Aahar concluded in New Delhi with over 1.25 lakh visitors and record exhibitor turnout. The event, organised by ITPO and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, highlighted award winners across categories, hosted partner country Italy, and featured a mobile app for registrations and 2,800 business meetings to boost industry networking.

OneofthepremiertradeshowinAsia- regiononfoodandhospitality sectors , the 40thedition of Aahar concludedwitha successfulnote intermsofproviding a powerfulfilliptobrandpromotion ,business generation,match -making, buyer - sellermeetingsandindustrynetworkingsessions. After drawing over 1.25 lakh , a record number of exhibitors and business visitors from India and abroad, the premier specialized event of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and apex food and hospitality bodies, AAHAR 2026 concluded on a successful note at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, onMarch 14, 2026

Surpassing previous records, the event registered an impressive increase in space booking and visitor response, reaffirming its position as one of Asia’s leading B2B events for the food and hospitality industry. Thenexteditionof Aaharwill behostedfromMarch 02 to 06,2027 atBharatMandapam, New Delhi .

Complimenting the Award winners, Amb Shri. Jawed Ashraf (IFS Retd.), Chairman, ITPOhopedthatthenexteditionofthe Aaharwouldbeorganisedwithenhancedscaleandstatureasthe secondphaseoftheredevelopmentplan ofBharatMandapamwhich is commencingsoon. Hepointedoutthatthisyear, ItalyparticipatedasthePartnerCountry, Aahar 2027wouldwitnessmorecountrieswiththestatus.Mobileapp ofthefairhas remainedextremelymeaningfulforconvenienceofthevisitorsregisteringover 17000 download and 2800businessmeetings. He presented the Awards for Excellence in Display in various categories.H.H. Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Ambassador of Brazil in New Delhi also addressed the gathering on this occasion.

The Gold Medal was presented to Italy.

Processed Food & Beverages Products (Foreign)

Apex Brasil won the Gold Medal, Australian Trade and Investment Commission received the Silver Medal, while Origin Gourmet Co. Ltd., South Korea (Good Seol) bagged the Bronze Medal.

F&B Equipment (Foreign)

The Gold Medal was awarded to UNOX, Italy, and the Silver Medal to Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH, Germany, and the Bronze Medal to Hoshizaki Corporation, Japan.

F&B Equipment (Domestic)

Mittal Electronics (Sujata) won the Gold Medal, Girnar Machine Private Limited received the Silver Medal, while International Equipment Co. bagged the Bronze Medal. Special Appreciation was awarded to Simran Worldwide (Coffee.Plus).

Hospitality & Decor Solutions

The Gold Medal was awarded to Sourcerite Interior Design & Hotel Supplies, the Silver Medal to Hind Metal Industries, and the Bronze Medal to Clay Craft India Ltd.

Allied Sectors

Schick Wheel won the Gold Medal, Brainadz received the Silver Medal, and Paramount Industries bagged the Bronze Medal.

Processed Food & Beverages Products (Domestic)

Jivo Wellness Pvt. Ltd. won the Gold Medal, Farmton Foods Private Limited received the Silver Medal, while Symega Food Ingredients Ltd. bagged the Bronze Medal. Special Appreciation was awarded to VRB Consumers Products Pvt. Ltd. (Veeba).

Dairy / Bakery / Confectionery

Nestlé India Limited won the Gold Medal; S S Food Industries (Bonn) received the Silver Medal, while Shineroad Foods India Pvt. Ltd. bagged the Bronze Medal. Special Appreciation was awarded to Candy Toy Corporate (Hoppin).

Spices / Agri Products

The Gold Medal was awarded to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, the Silver Medal to Cargill India Pvt. Ltd., and the Bronze Medal to Ashapura Agrocomm Private Limited.

Central Ministries / Government Departments / State Governments / Commodity Boards

The Gold Medal was awarded to the Government of Meghalaya (Meghalayan Age Limited), the Silver Medal to the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and the Bronze Medal to the Trade Fair Authority of Haryana (Government of Haryana).

Present on the occasion were senior officials of ITPO, representatives of diplomatic missions, exhibitors, industry leaders, and media persons. AAHAR (March 10–14, 2026) was organised by ITPO in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, along with leading industry associations including APEDA, AIFPA, ARCHII, FAIC, FHSAI, FIFHI, FIFI, FIWA, HOTREMAI, ICMA, KREMAG, PBFIA and CIFT.