Good Food Institute Launches Smart Protein Summit To Propel India As Leading Manufacturer
Good Food Institute India (GFI India), the central expert organisation and convening body in the smart protein sector launched their annual flagship event, the Smart Protein Summit on Thursday.
The initiative was started in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and with support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The summit has been designed by GFI India and FICCI to propel India to the forefront of the global race for smart protein innovation. ‘Smart Protein Economic Analysis’ delves deep into the smart protein economic opportunity for India, shedding light on avenues for job creation and India’s potential to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of raw materials, and equipment for smart protein globally by 2030.
Varun Desphande, President, GFI Asia said, “The challenges we face before us, in terms of food safety and security are growing. We think that smart protein - meat, eggs, and dairy made from plants, cells, and microorganisms - is one of our best bets for a more sustainable, secure, and just food supply.”
Siraj Hussain, FICCI Advisor and former Secretary, MoFPI and Agriculture said, “Smart protein may be a new concept, but it is a sector with immense global potential. FICCI is very excited to partner with GFI India to transform our food system. There’s an enormous opportunity for the smart protein sector to create linkages with Indian farmers and ensure that the protein supply comes from local producers.”
Smart protein is an essential pillar of this bioeconomy and over the course of the two-day summit, GFI India, FICCI, and all the event’s supporters aim to demonstrate the value this burgeoning sector could be to India’s new green economy.
