The 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York features India's largest-ever participation, with over 70 exhibitors presenting agricultural and processed food products. The event, held at the Jacob K Javits Convention Centre from June 28-30, was inaugurated on Monday by India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Pradhan, and Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna.
India Pavilion Highlights
The India Pavilion, organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and All India Rice Exporters Association, showcases a wide range of products including Basmati rice, spices, ready-to-eat foods, beverages, organic products, frozen foods, and snacks. Special attractions include the Indian Mango Showcase and a Basmati Culinary Showcase.
According to a press release, the North American market for Indian consumer packaged food products is estimated to represent a USD 30-50 billion opportunity over the coming decade. The pavilion aims to celebrate growing global demand for Indian food products while highlighting the richness, diversity, and quality of India's food industry to international buyers, retailers, and distributors.
Official Statements
Consul General Binaya Pradhan met exhibitors and engaged with exporters of products like Basmati rice and ready-to-eat foods. He stated that the India Pavilion will further help strengthen India's food exports and brand presence in the United States. Chef Vikas Khanna emphasized the human element behind the products, saying, "Behind every grain, every spice and every package are millions of hands of our farmers, traders, manufacturers, factory workers, exporters, distributors and retailers."
Additional Initiatives
In a separate initiative, the Indian Consulate organized the first virtual exhibition and buyer-seller meet for Indian textiles and apparel on Monday through the India-USA Trade Facilitation Portal, in collaboration with the Apparel Export Promotion Council. The event saw participation from 22 Indian textile and apparel exporters and 40 US importers.
