New Delhi: India is well-positioned to emerge as a strategic supplier of food and agricultural products, addressing food security concerns while responding to the evolving demands of Singapore’s cosmopolitan and premium consumer market, High Commissioner H.E. Shilpak Ambule said at the Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) show at Singapore Expo during the inaugural Indusfood Asia hosted by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and the Department of Commerce. The launch of Indus Food Asia 2026 marks a significant new beginning in India’s effort to explore international markets and contribute to global food security through innovative and sustainable food and beverage solutions.

“With this first edition, Indusfood has leapt into the global stage. The reason for hosting these companies here is that Singapore is one of Asia’s most strategic food import hubs and a gateway into the wider ASEAN and Asia-Pacific region,” said Mohit Singla, Chairman TPCI. Despite a population of around six million, Singapore imports $16.2 billion worth of food and beverages, nearly 90 per cent of its needs, while global distributors, retail procurement teams, HoReCa buyers and ASEAN sourcing offices operate regional headquarters from the city-state, making it a critical distribution and decision-making hub for Southeast Asia and opening pathways into neighbouring markets.

The event witnessed participation from over 100 Indian companies showcasing a diverse range of products including rice, processed foods, tea, coffee, spices, value-added offerings, Wines & Spirits, GI-tagged products such as makhana and Kala Namak rice, alongside ethnic foods, sauces and savouries. Major commodity boards and export promotion bodies including APEDA, MPEDA, Spices Board, Coffee Board, Tea Board and the National Turmeric Board also participated. The FHA show, Asia’s largest food and hospitality platform, ran from April 21 to April 24, 2026, hosting 2,750 exhibitors from over 60 countries and attracting more than 80,000 trade visitors. Asia’s food and beverage market is projected to surpass $3.3 trillion by 2034, while the hospitality sector is expected to reach $181.2 billion by 2029.