The show served as a visionary platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the world, over 40 startups globally and presentations from more than 35 distinguished speakers
The highly anticipated India Plant-Based Foods Show 2024, organised by the Plant Based Food Industry Association (PBFIA), igniting a wave of innovation and collaboration in the food industry, concluded at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show was presented on the 1st day of AAHAR, by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Pall Corporation and ProVeg International, and EY as the Knowledge Partner. The event was supported by international and national startups and companies like THRYVE Plant-Based Venture, Plantaway Foods, Continental Greenbird, Patanjali Foods – Ruchi Soya, Nutricircle Limited, Veganta, DBS Bank, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Right to Protein, Hello Tempayy, and ACME Group.
The show served as a visionary platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the world, over 40 startups globally and presentations from more than 35 distinguished speakers including Abhishek Dev, Chairman of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA); Inoshi Sharma, Executive Director of FSSAI; Dr Sudhanshu, Secretary of APEDA; Satyam Shivam Sundaram – Partner, Ernst and Young, Valeria Kryntskaya, Head Plant-Based venture, THRYVE, Dubai; Victor Sonovas, Commercial Attache, Embassy of Spain and many more.
Sanjay Sethi, the Executive Director of the PBFIA, emphasised the imperative of seizing the challenges confronting the industry by transforming them into opportunities. Among these challenges lies a notable market gap: the demand for high-quality ingredients to combat the locally produced raw material shortage. Addressing this gap, with initiatives such as India’s First Plant Protein Cluster at Bhiwadi, not only facilitates the production of superior products but also plays a pivotal role in enhancing consumer perceptions across various product categories. Moreover, it provides a platform for refining the positioning of plant-based alternatives, ensuring they resonate with evolving consumer preferences for sustainability, health, and taste. By prioritising the sourcing and utilisation of premium ingredients, the industry can fortify its offerings, elevate standards, and cultivate trust and loyalty among discerning consumers.