The 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair 2026 is scheduled to be held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event is being organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the Government of India’s premier trade promotion body. Recognised as one of Asia’s leading trade fairs for the food and hospitality sector, AAHAR continues to serve as a key business platform connecting global suppliers, buyers, and industry professionals.
AAHAR 2026 will bring together a wide spectrum of stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality, catering, and beverage industries, offering a comprehensive showcase of products, technologies, and services. The exhibition will feature food and beverage products, dairy items, confectionery, bakery products, processed foods, fresh produce, hospitality equipment, kitchen machinery, and catering solutions. Over the years, AAHAR has grown into a major B2B marketplace attracting exhibitors, importers, distributors, hotel chains, restaurant owners, and food service professionals from across India and overseas. The fair provides participants with opportunities for business networking, sourcing innovative products, exploring emerging culinary trends, and building strategic partnerships within the global food and hospitality ecosystem.
The primary aim of AAHAR 2026 is to promote the growth and modernization of the food processing and hospitality sectors, while facilitating international trade and industry collaboration. By bringing together manufacturers, exporters, hospitality professionals, and policymakers under one roof, the fair aims to support innovation, investment, and knowledge exchange within the sector. Businesses and professionals interested in participating can register as exhibitors or visitors through the official ITPO event portal, where detailed information on participation, exhibition space booking, and event schedules is available. The event is expected to attract a large number of industry stakeholders, reinforcing its position as a key annual gathering for the global food and hospitality community.
