FHRAI to host hospitality & farmers’ summit next week

The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) is set to organise the FPO–Hospitality & Farmer’s Benefit Summit on November 24 in New Delhi. Themed ‘Bridging Fields to Forks: Strengthening Agri–Hospitality Linkages for Inclusive Growth,’ the summit will bring together leaders from the hospitality industry, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and government ministries to strengthen cooperation between agriculture and hospitality for inclusive and sustainable development.

The summit aims to create a national platform that enables direct interaction between FPOs, hospitality chains and policymakers, encouraging long-term partnerships and sustainable business models. It will explore ways to integrate local sourcing frameworks, promote circular economy practices and facilitate policy discussions that strengthen the agri–hospitality value chain. The initiative also seeks to highlight the socio-economic importance of this collaboration and identify new opportunities for rural inclusion, sustainable procurement and responsible supply chain management.

The event will witness participation from key government ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, NABARD, APEDA, SFAC and NAFED along with prominent hospitality groups. The summit is expected to result in the establishment of direct institutional procurement pathways connecting FPOs with hotels and restaurants, as well as increased awareness of the benefits of local sourcing and rural partnerships.

Speaking about the initiative, Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President, FHRAI, said, “India’s farmers and hospitality entrepreneurs are two vital pillars of our economy. By connecting them directly, we can create a model that benefits both rural producers and the service sector. With a mission to uplift rural producers and encourage long-term, sustainable partnerships, the Summit will pave the way for a unified, future-ready ecosystem that boosts both community wellbeing and national economic growth. It is also an important step toward building resilient, transparent and inclusive supply chains that strengthen the country’s food and hospitality ecosystem.”

The FPO–Hospitality & Farmer’s Benefit Summit 2025 is expected to host around more than 500 participants, including representatives from FPOs, hotel and restaurant chains, policymakers, agri-startups, logistics providers, researchers and media.