Jammu and Kashmir exhibits culinary heritage at Delhi fest

Srinagar, January 12

Jammu and Kashmir celebrated for its diverse culinary legacy, exhibited its varied agricultural and horticultural products at Indus Food 2024 held in New Delhi on January 8-10.

Indus Food 2024, Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage export-focused exhibition, served as a vital platform for international collaboration within India’s food industry. The event attracted over 1,200 exhibitors and 7,500 global buyers.

“J&K claimed the spotlight at the esteemed Indus Food 2024. Eighteen exhibitors from the region witnessed a remarkable showcase of products and impactful B2B meetings with both international and domestic buyers. These interactions resulted in 780 promising leads and on-spot orders worth Rs 45 lakhs,” a government spokesman said. The 7th Edition of Indus Food was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.

“The platform not only provided exposure and experience but also facilitated substantial business opportunities for entrepreneurs from J&K,” the spokesman said.

He said the region’s exceptional products and culinary traditions stood out, contributing to the success of Indus Food 2024 as a significant avenue for promoting India’s diverse food industry on the global stage.