APEDA Signs MoU with Gulfood Organiser to Strengthen Global Food Trade Opportunities

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with InD Events Dubai to make India the Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027 for the second consecutive year. Held in the UAE, Gulfood 2027 is scheduled for March 15-19, 2027. The collaboration aims to expand international market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products, strengthen trade engagement under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and leverage Dubai as a gateway to the GCC, Middle East, and African markets. The participation will feature a unified national platform focusing on MSMEs, FPOs, startups, and women- and SC/ST-led exporters alongside established commodity strengths.