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Cyprus Reinforces Mediterranean Culinary Leadership at World Food India 2025

Establishing Global Trade Partnerships

In a significant display of international trade prowess, Cyprus showcased its gourmet heritage at World Food India 2025 in New Delhi from September 25 to 28. Organized by India’s Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the event brought together over 90 countries and 2,000 exhibitors, cementing India’s status as a global nexus for food innovation and commerce.

Celebrating Signature Mediterranean Flavors

The Cyprus Trade Centre in New Delhi, operating under the auspices of the Energy Ministry, featured an impressive national pavilion. Among the highlighted products were the island’s iconic halloumi, commandaria wine, olive oil, and natural fruit juices. Interactive tasting sessions, which included innovative recipes such as grilled halloumi in warm pita with tomato slices, provided an authentic culinary experience that resonated with both importers and food enthusiasts.

Strengthening Long-Term Trade Relations

Cyprus’ participation not only underscored its dedication to quality food and beverages but also reinforced its commitment to forging enduring trade partnerships with India and regions beyond. The event generated significant interest from importers, chefs, distributors, and government officials alike, signaling strong potential for expanding the reach of high-quality Mediterranean cuisines in emerging markets.

Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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