{"id":1527,"date":"2025-01-17T09:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T09:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2025-01-17T09:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T09:59:53","slug":"world-food-trends-exports-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/world-food-trends-exports-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"World Food Trends & Exports from India"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Food habits worldwide have undergone significant transformations<\/strong> in recent decades, influenced by cultural traditions, health awareness, environmental concerns, and ethical considerations. Among these evolving patterns, vegetarian and vegan diets have emerged as prominent lifestyles, shaping the global discourse on food sustainability and nutrition.<\/p>\n

While one-fourth of the world has adopted vegetarian or vegan foods, where does India stand in this habit? India has about 39% of vegetarians and India is also an agrarian country exporting about 18% of vegetarian food to various countries in the world.<\/p>\n

Vegetarian food<\/strong> primarily excludes meat, poultry, and fish. It includes Plant-based Foods<\/strong> like Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, Animal-derived Products<\/strong> like Dairy products, eggs, and honey and Processed Vegetarian Foods<\/strong> like tofu, plant-based meat substitutes, and fortified foods.<\/p>\n

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Vegan food<\/strong> predominantly includes only plant-based foods. Whole Plant Foods<\/strong> like Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds Plant-based Alternatives<\/strong>: Dairy substitutes (almond, soy, or oat milk), plant-based meat, and vegan cheese Fortified Foods<\/strong> like Products enriched with nutrients often lacking in vegan diets, such as Vitamin B12, calcium, and omega-3s.<\/p>\n

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Percentage Contribution to Global Vegetarian Food Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n