Karachi, Pakistan – The 3rd Edition of FoodAg Pakistan 2025 opened today with an exceptional response from exhibitors, international buyers, and global trade stakeholders. More than 370 Pakistani companies from over 20 agro-food subsectors showcased their best products and capabilities, representing agritech, beverages, confectionery, cereals, dairy, dry fruits, floriculture, fresh and frozen produce, honey, maize, meat, oilseeds, poultry, processed foods, rice, salt, seafood, sesame seeds, spices, and tobacco.
This year’s edition recorded one of the strongest international turnouts to date, with 850+ buyers from over 80 countries. Leading global groups participated, including Shanxi Zhongwang Food Group, JCOF, CMEC Group, AHCOF NeoChains, Tropical Food Manufacturing, Fuzhou Yufengyuan, Gnanam Group (Sri Lanka), Cargills Ceylon, BERNAS Malaysia, Khaishen Trading, PT Laris Manis Utama Indonesia, Surya Foods UK, Schepens & Co. Belgium, Exotic City, Migros Turkey, SUNAR, along with prominent importers and distributors from the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, East Africa, Europe, North America, and Australia. Their presence reflects the rising confidence in Pakistan’s agricultural, food, and processed-product sectors.
Federal Minister for Commerce Mr. Jam Kamal officially inaugurated the exhibition, accompanied by Chief Executive TDAP Mr. Faiz Ahmad, Secretary TDAP Mr. Sheryar Taj, Former Chief Executive TDAP Mr. Zubair Motiwala, Ambassadors, the Vice President of FPCCI, and distinguished members of the business community and government officials. The senior leadership held high-level meetings with delegations from Qatar, China, Italy, Sri Lanka, and ITC, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, expanding value-added agri-food production, and addressing market access requirements.
Early indicators from Day 1 show strong interest in rice, sesame seeds, spices, frozen foods, seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy ingredients, honey, organic products, and private-label manufacturing. Many international buyers expressed readiness to establish long-term sourcing partnerships and deepen collaboration with Pakistani exporters.
The Global Cuisine Show serves as a practical demonstration of how Pakistani ingredients can integrate into international culinary practices. A major draw of this year’s Global Cuisine Show is the presence of accomplished international chefs with Michelin recognition, who cooked live using Pakistani ingredients. Visitors watched masters of French, Italian, Turkish, Thai, Brazilian, Mexican, Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Southeast Asian cuisines turn local basmati rice, mangoes, Himalayan pink salt, spices, seafood, and premium meats into their signature dishes.
