National Conference

Plant Based Food

Capturing Avenues to Intensify Food Processing Industry

8th February 2023, New Delhi – Hotel Le-Meridien

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India

 National Conference

Plant Based Food

Capturing Avenues to Intensify Food Processing Industry
th
8 February 2023, New Delhi – Hotel Le-Meridien
BACKGROUND
Our environment today is harnessed with According to the recent studies it will be remarkable to
environmental pressures. Our food systems are highly witness that the global market for the plant-based
animal agriculture based and thereby diversification is meat will reach $370 billion in next fifteen years, he
needed to reduce such climatic pressure occurring added. Furthermore, India is a promising country
from one type of farming system. Consumption of acquiring naturally the benefits of vast agro climatic
entirely plant-based diet is quite new, it confirms to zones dispersing the crop diversity assuring to
address many of the facets of today's agricultural become the flag bearer in the regime of Global Smart
system such as unethical practices in farming, Protein. However, it is also essential to do not overlook
inhumane treatment with animals, environmental the nutritional and food insecurity issues especially
externalities, homogeneous food system leading to amongst the marginal and impoverished ones. Their
unsustainability, etc. Incorporation of more plant- economic and nutritional viability is equally of concern.
based diet can help in improving health of the humans Thereby, balancing is necessary between industrial
and planet in general. agriculture, local needs, and sustainability.
In principle, consumption of plant-based diet while With its phoenomenal expertise, and vast engagement
consuming some amount of animal-based food in food processing and production & development it is
products i.e., Dairy & Eggs is known as Vegetarianism assumed that the Food Processing sector will hike up
(Lacto and Ovo Vegetarianism) respectively. till 535 billion by 2025-2026. India's Plant based food
Significantly, consuming entirely plant-based food production is quite revolutionising the food processing
products while restricting any utilisiation of animal- and provisioning. There are around 5 million
based product is known as Veganism. According to The inhabitants in India who are Vegan. Which also allow to
Vegan Society's definition, “Veganism is a philosophy develop more food products in this segment which will
and way of living which seeks to exclude - as far as is also going to support Hon'ble Prime Minister's call for
possible and practicable - all forms of exploitation of, Vocal for Local and Self-Reliant India.
and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other
Consumption of Plant-Based Food in India is dispersing
purpose; and by extension, promotes the development
by the means of making people more conscious about
and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of
food consumption as it also e ects their health.
animals, humans and the environment. In dietary
Nowadays people are aware of many diseases caused
terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all
by the regular consumption of highly industrialised
products derived wholly or partly from animals.”
animal based and other processed food products
The individual consumption has a considerable hence its causation is making them prefer more plant-
bearing over the planet which expands timely and based diets. Veganism entails with the essence of
e ects the planet considerably. There is a new realising every being as a part of creation thereby with
paradigm shift which has approached across the globe no superiority but only equality. Therefore, respecting
regarding conscious consumption which is emerging them by treating them humanely is important as they
as diversification in diets through integrating varied t o o h a ve a n ex i s t e n c e a n d c o n s c i o u s n e s s .
forms of food having lower carbon footprint. The Commodification of any kind of animal-based product
heralding of newer Food System which is based upon is proscribed. The expansion of the Plant-Based Foods
Low Energy Inputs to be chargeable to the externalities industry presents a significant opportunity to address
caused by High Energy Input Food Systems. The Agro- climate change, food insecurity and malnutrition, and
Food Industry must respond to this urgency through public health risk of prevailing pandemics and
Plant Based Food production and provision while also antimicrobial resistance, also to assist India in meeting
addressing the global sustainability issues. the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
OBJECTIVES
The conference will focus on the following objectives:
n To make plant-based food available locally and globally. Plant based
food with an innovative approach which is akin to consumers' food
preferences and taste.
n To strengthen institutional and policy environments, processes and
incentives that foster appropriate forms of collaboration across plant-
based food, nutrition-relevant sectors (such as food processing, health,
education, etc).
n To promote PMFME, PMKSY and PLI schemes which are orchestrated to
help and strengthen the food processing industry, small and medium agri-
food industries etc.
n To outline and strengthen the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme in
regards to elevate indigenous food products and to strengthen its marketability.
n To impetus the food system globalization while focusing on sustainability.
n To escalate the ease of credit/loan facilities to budding and MSME food processors.
n To empower Indian Food Industries to cater international market and harnessing the product development,
production, and distribution.
n To identify and materialise ways under the umbrella of Plant Based or Vegan Food for food business, and to create
awareness among food processing industry about it.
n Enhancing the value chain of Plant Based Food Products and operationalize food producers and their units.
n To strengthen and seek ways to make the regulatory framework as per our country's needs.
n To welcome business opportunities from both national and international gateways.
n Enhancing the value chain of Plant Based Food Products and operationalize food producers and their units.
n To empower women and child for the achievement of the long-term goals of food as well as nutrition security.
n To strengthen food distribution system in order to eliminate the problem of food and nutrition insecurity.

PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
The participation of the following plays an important role:
n Plant Based Food Manufacturer n Diplomats
n Food Processing Industry n Policy makers, Scientists & Academicians
n Government Sector / State Enterprise n Impex organizations
n Multilateral Agencies n Agro Industry
n NGOs n Frozen Food Manufacturer
n Health Institutions n Food product/ Semi-finished Products Manufacturer
n Other Related Business n Confectionery Manufacturer
n Global Leaders n Beverage/ Soft Drink/ Brewing Industry
n Foreign Missions in Nutrition and Food Processing n Food Service Equipment Dealer/ Distributor
Sector
 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Conference provides an excellent opportunity for organizations/companies to promote their products & services
to the focused audience besides networking intervals. The sponsorship details are as under:
Conference Partner Principal Sponsor Partners Co-Sponsor Supporter
Rs. 10 Lakhs Rs. 7 Lakhs Rs. 5 Lakhs Rs. 3 Lakhs Rs. 1 Lakhs
Ÿ Status of 'Conference Ÿ Branding of company logo Ÿ Branding of company logo Ÿ Branding of company logo Ÿ Logo visibility on event
Partner' and the Partner's at the main backdrop at the at the main backdrop at the at the main backdrop at the Backdrop.
name and logo will be Conference Venue. Conference Venue. Conference Venue. Ÿ Logo in newspaper
prominently displayed at Ÿ Branding of company Logo Ÿ Branding of company Logo Ÿ Branding of company Logo advertisement.
the Conference venue. in newspaper in newspaper in newspaper Ÿ Logo branding in Thank you
Ÿ Branding of company logo advertisement. advertisement. advertisement. panel at the Conference
at the main backdrop at the Ÿ Logo branding in Thank you Ÿ Logo branding in Thank you Ÿ Logo branding on the event Venue.
Conference Venue. panel at the Conference panel at the Conference Mailers. Ÿ Logo Branding on the event
Ÿ Branding of company Logo Venue. Venue. Ÿ Logo branding in Thank you Mailers.
in newspaper Ÿ Logo branding in event Ÿ Logo branding in event panel at the Conference Ÿ Logo on the ASSOCHAM
advertisement. brochure. brochure. Venue. event Webpage.
Ÿ Logo branding in Thank you Ÿ Speaking opportunity as Ÿ Speaking opportunity as Ÿ Logo on the ASSOCHAM Ÿ Branding in Social Media
panel at the Conference Panellist in 2 Technical Panelist in 1 Technical event Webpage. Platform.
Venue. Session. Session. Ÿ Branding in Social Media Ÿ 3 Complimentary Passes to
Ÿ Logo branding in event Ÿ Corporate Video Play at Ÿ Corporate Video Play at Platform. attend the Conference.
brochure. conference during the conference during the Ÿ Insertion of Company's
Ÿ Speaker Slot to a company Lunch Break (3 min only). Tea/Coffee Break (2 min brochure into the
representative in Inaugural Ÿ Logo branding on the event only). documentation pack.
session & Technical Mailers. Ÿ Logo branding on the event Ÿ Complimentary exhibition
session. Ÿ Logo on the ASSOCHAM Mailers. space of at the Conference
Ÿ Corporate Video Play during event Webpage. Ÿ Logo on the ASSOCHAM venue.
the Tea and Lunch Break (4 Ÿ Branding in Social Media event Webpage. Ÿ 5 Complimentary Passes to
min only). Platform. Ÿ Branding in Social Media attend the Conference.
Ÿ Logo branding on the event Ÿ Complimentary exhibition Platform.
Mailers. space of at the Conference Ÿ Complimentary exhibition
Ÿ Logo on the ASSOCHAM venue. space of at the Conference
event Webpage. Ÿ Insertion of Company's venue.
Ÿ Branding in ASSOCHAM's brochure into the Ÿ 7 Complimentary Passes to
Social Media Platform. documentation pack. attend the Conference.
Ÿ Acknowledging sponsor Ÿ 10 Complimentary Passes
name during the event to attend the Conference.
Ÿ Complimentary exhibition
space at the venue.
Ÿ Insertion of Company's
brochure into the
documentation pack.
Ÿ 15 Complimentary Passes
to attend the Conference.

PARTICIPATION FEE
INR 2,500/- Per Delegate (Including GST)
Exhibition Stall: INR 50,000 +GST (Stall Size: 3 x 2 sqm.)

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Raghav Sharma Mr. Nitesh Sinha

6377022294 9968388144
raghav.sharma@assocham.com nitesh.sinha@assocham.com

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