siliconindia | | APRIL 20258The recent years have brought about a dramatic increase in vegetarianism throughout India which transforms both the food industry along with public eating habits across this national territory. This movement surpasses nutrition because it reflects fundamental cultural changes that stem from health awareness alongside environmentalism and ethical responsibility. Analyzing the plant based lifestyle trends and their advantages becomes crucial because more people are adopting this dietary change in India.Cultural ContextIndian society has maintained a long tradition of vegetarianism since religious and cultural customs formed its base. The religious traditions of Hinduism alongside Jainism and Buddhism have trained many Indian people follow vegetarianism because these faiths advocate harmlessness towards every sentient creature. Rising plant-based eating patterns in the present stem from worldwide dietary patterns along with increasing wellness understanding and substantial environmental considerations. Modern younger generations adopt veganism because they understand its influence on their food selection as well as their ecological responsibilities.Market Growth and TrendsThe Indian plant based food market demonstrates rapid expansion that predicts a market worth more than $1.3 billion by 2025. Various factors push the market growth forward. More consumers can access plant based products since supermarkets and local stores continue to add these products to their shelves. Benefits from new food processing technologies enabled scientists to develop vegan alternative meats which duplicate natural meat sensory experiences thereby facilitating consumer transitions.A thriving innovative product market emerged when startup ecosystems focused on vegan products to fulfill EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEM R Yuvatha, Correspondent, SiliconindiaTHE GROWTH OF PLANT BASED DIETS IN INDIA:TRENDS & BENEFITS
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