The 4th Plant Based Food Summit – March 10 New Delhi
The 4th Plant Based Food Summit convenes again this year in New Delhi on March 10 at Audi 01,Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. It is organised by the Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) in association with the 40th AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair.The 40th AAHAR Exhibition will run from March 10-14.
This year’s theme, Rooted in Tradition, Engineered for the Future,demonstrates how India can build plant-based solutions that are applicable globally by fusing traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge food science.
The use of native crops such as millets, pulses, chickpeas, and mung beans, which are naturally healthy, culturally acceptable, and label-free are part of the rooted in tradition. Engineered for the Future discusses how current processing technologies, precision fermentation, extrusion, digital supply chains, and artificial intelligence-enabled manufacturing can transform these crops into high-value protein ingredients and finished commodities for domestic and worldwide markets. The theme positions India to modernise tradition while also defining the future of plant-based nutrition around the world.
Strategic Topics and Panel Talks
The fourth Plant Based Foods Summit 2026 is organised around four critical areas that demonstrate how the sector is transitioning from promise to performance. These themes will help India become a global leader and accelerate the public’s embrace of plant-based cuisine.
- Global Leadership & Exports
Because of its rich agricultural and expanding processing skills, India is an exceptional location for producing and exporting plant protein.
Panel: Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture for a Future-Ready India: Improving Pulse Production and Farmer Incomes through Plant-Based Innovation
This presentation looks at regenerative farming, contract farming arrangements, and processing facilities that increase farmer profits and make Indian plant proteins appear as high-quality, export-ready items.India leads the global plant-based revolution. The Global Plate: India’s Role in Future Food Security; Cultivating the World: From Indian Soil to Global Shelves.Plant-Based 2026: Establishing India as the World’s Protein Centre
- New concepts and smart food
The industry is transitioning from fake foods to smart nutrition based on science, data, and new food technologies.
Panel: Smart Solutions and Digital Advancements in India’s Plant-Based Food Industry
The presentation will cover precise fermentation, extrusion technologies, AI-driven supply chains, and smart manufacturing, all of which may improve food nutrition, make it easier to scale, and comply with regulations.
Smart Protein, Smart India: Where Technology Meets Tradition Beyond Alternatives: Building the Future of Nutrition The Science of Taste: New Ideas for Indian Food.
The Next Big Thing in Food Processing: Technology-Driven and Nature-Based
- The Desi Advantage: Heritage and Health.
India’s long history of vegetarianism and traditional cooking techniques provide it an advantage in the clean-label movement.
Panel: Generation Z and the Plant-Based Revolution: Breaking Down Health and Nutrition, Myths, Market Trends, and New Flavours
This workshop focuses on young people and flexitarians. It discusses their attitudes toward health, their concerns about ultra-processing, changing taste standards, and culturally relevant product creation.
The Indian Advantage: Traditional Wisdom on a New Plate
Millets, pulses, and the future of protein: Unlocking Native Nutrition.
- Widespread adoption and growth
Plant-based foods must be economical, accessible, and broadly accepted in order to transition from a speciality to a standard.
Panel: From Plate to Planet: How Plant-Based Corporate Catering Fits into ESG Goals
The panel discusses how corporate catering may benefit the environment, employee wellness, and responsible sourcing while also contributing to climate targets, cost parity, and supply chain savings.
Plant-Based Mainstreaming: Making it simpler to obtain, cheaper, and more broadly accepted. Scaling Up: Creating a Strong Plant-Based Ecosystem
Farm to Fork 2.0: Strengthening the Value Chain for Widespread Use.
The Consumer Shift: Going Plant-Based First
This Summit is a national platform aligned with the Government of India’s priorities on Mission LiFE, green growth,agri-innovation, MSME development, exports and sustainable food systems. The event is supported by policy stakeholders (MoFPI, MSME), institutions(APEDA,FSSAI,FAO),research partners(E&Y, Ipsos) and other innovative plant based foods tech solutions providers & brands.
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