Food with Feeling: Godrej Food Trends Report 2025 Unfolds Seasonality, Storytelling, and the Rise of Regional Revival

Godrej Vikhroli Cucina unveils the 8th edition of the report through an immersive food theatre experience

The curtain rose, the table was set, and the future of food took centre stage. At a spectacular showcase in Mumbai, Godrej Vikhroli Cucina launched the eighth edition of the Godrej Food Trends Report (GFTR) 2025 in a way India has never seen before – through an evocative food theatre performance titled Feast for the Future. Themed “Seasons,” this year’s edition was unveiled not through conventional speeches or slides, but through storytelling, satire, and sensory drama that celebrated food as memory, identity, and emotion.

Based on contributions from over 190 culinary voices, including chefs, nutritionists, mixologists, food writers, and entrepreneurs, the 2025 edition of the report offers a deep dive into the forces shaping India’s evolving food and beverage landscape. Seasonality takes centre stage, with 82% of experts pointing to a renewed consumer focus on local, seasonal produce and culturally rooted ingredients. This revival is influencing everything, from fine dining to home cooking, signalling a return to intuitive, time-and-place-based eating.

Speaking on the theme, Tanya Dubash, Executive Director & Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies, shared:

“At Godrej Industries Group, food is more than sustenance,  it is culture, identity, memory, and possibility. That belief is what powers the Godrej Food Trends Report, our annual labour of insight and imagination.Since 2018, with insights from over 2,000 food experts, the report has captured the pulse of our evolving foodscape — from mindful eating and culinary nostalgia to the rise of indigenous ingredients and beyond.Today, the report plays an even deeper role. GFTR has evolved into a strategic lens through which new products, menus, and food narratives are being shaped.This year, we explore the theme of seasonality. As the world embraces authenticity and sustainability, seasonal eating, once second nature to us, is making a meaningful comeback”

Abhay Parnerkar, CEO, Godrej Foods Limited, added:

“At Godrej Foods Limited, we are proud to partner with Vikhroli Cucina to present the Godrej Food Trends Report 2025 in such a powerful, culture-forward format. As a food company deeply embedded in Indian kitchens, understanding emerging consumer preferences is central to how we innovate—from product development to brand storytelling. For us at GFL, this partnership reinforces our commitment to staying ahead of the curve while celebrating India’s rich culinary heritage in a format that informs and inspires.”

Bhupendra Suri, CEO, Creamline Dairy Products Ltd., said:

“Dairy is more than an ingredient—it is the essence of purity and a cornerstone of our culinary traditions. At Creamline Dairy Products, we take pride in upholding this legacy, ensuring every offering reflects the trust and nourishment that Indian families have cherished for generations. Being associated with Vikhroli Cucina and the Godrej Food Trends Report 2025 is a privilege, as it aligns perfectly with our vision to champion authenticity and mindful consumption. This partnership not only celebrates the cultural significance of food but also fosters meaningful conversations about the evolving role of dairy in modern lifestyles.”

With the 2025 edition, Godrej Vikhroli Cucina sets a new benchmark—not only in how we talk about food, but how deeply we engage with its meaning. As the curtain fell on The Future Feast, one thing was clear: the future of food in India is as thoughtful as it is theatrical.

Godrej Food Trends Report 2025 is available for download at www.vikhrolicucina.com . The top twelve trends for 2025 are as depicted in the infographic below: