Global Potato Summit 2025 Opens in Greater Noida: Global Experts, Cutting-Edge Research and India’s Leadership Take Center Stage

The Global Potato Summit 2025 commenced with great enthusiasm and industry-wide anticipation as Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Haryana, along with Dr. Sudhanshu (APEDA), Mr. Sanderp Thakkar (Founder, Mantra Agri Solutions), Ms. Vinita Sudhanshu (GM, APEDA), and several international delegates, formally inaugurated the Grand Opening Ceremony at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.

The presence of leading policymakers, global potato experts, research institutions, corporate leaders, and farmer representatives set an inspiring tone for this landmark gathering of the entire potato value chain.

India’s Leadership in the Global Potato Ecosystem Highlighted

During his inaugural address, Shri Rana emphasized India’s rising leadership in the global potato sector and highlighted Haryana’s commitment to scientific cultivation, efficient storage infrastructure, and farmer-centric mechanisation. He underscored the significance of sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, seed innovation, and strengthened industry–government collaboration to unlock new opportunities for India’s potato industry.

Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Haryana, delivers the inaugural address at the Global Potato Summit 2025 in Greater Noida, setting the vision for innovation, sustainability, and growth in India’s potato value chain.

The ceremony was attended by eminent dignitaries from central and state departments, international delegations, and senior officials from ICAR, CPRI, NHRDF, along with major processors, cold chain companies, and technology providers. Their participation reinforced the Summit’s stature as South Asia’s most influential platform for investment, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

A Platform for Innovation, Technology Exchange, and Market Expansion

With 600+ industry stalwarts, 200+ exhibiting companies, and participation from 20+ countries, the Global Potato Summit 2025 is set to host dynamic dialogues on seed innovation, advanced processing technologies, storage and supply chain solutions, value addition, export competitiveness, and cutting-edge mechanisation for commercial potato farming.

Global Potato Summit 2025 brings together leading international experts, including Paul van Eijck of PotatoPro (Canada), as global stakeholders convene to discuss innovation, technology, and future opportunities in the potato value chain.

A key highlight of the Opening Ceremony was the recognition of pioneering agri-entrepreneurs, progressive growers, and organisations who have significantly contributed to India’s emergence as a global hub for premium and process-grade potatoes.

Over the coming days, the Summit will feature high-level sessions, B2B networking opportunities, business matchmaking, and an exclusive industry networking dinner—creating valuable avenues for collaboration across farming, processing, logistics, retail, and agri-technology domains. 

The successful inaugural event set a strong and visionary tone for the Summit, reaffirming collective commitment to building a resilient, profitable, and globally competitive potato value chain for India.