The world’s first Vegetarian Certification Conclave, SATCON 2026, successfully concluded on January 19, 2026 at Le Méridien, New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s food and certification ecosystem. Organised by Sattvik Certifications, the one-day conclave brought together over 250 participants from FMCG companies, luxury hospitality brands, educational institutions, certification bodies, and government policy circles.
Global participation highlights rising international interest
Delegates from seven countries—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, and South Korea—participated in the conclave, reflecting growing global momentum around verified vegetarian and vegan food systems. Discussions centred around three core themes: Consciousness, Connect, and Collaboration, with a focus on strengthening certification standards, consumer trust, and ethical food practices.
Panels and discussions focused on standards, hospitality, and transparency
SATCON 2026 featured in-depth panel discussions on building awareness around Sattvik standards, expanding vegetarian offerings in luxury hospitality, mindful culinary practices, ethical leadership, and the need for consistent global food benchmarks. Interactive networking sessions enabled industry leaders and policymakers to exchange insights, create collaborations, and identify actionable steps to strengthen food safety, compliance, and transparency.
Eminent policymakers and leaders underline the need for collaboration
The conclave was graced by Chief Guests including Santosh Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand and former Union Minister; Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge); B. L. Verma, Member of Parliament and former Minister; Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, New Delhi; and Shri Vagish Pathak, Member of the Legislative Council and Chairman of Sattvik Certifications. Their presence reinforced the importance of stronger collaboration between industry, certification bodies, and policymakers to build a resilient and trustworthy food ecosystem.
Key quotes from leadership at SATCON 2026
Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, New Delhi, said that SATCON 2026 reflects growing commitment towards purity, transparency, and accountability in food systems, and that platforms that bring industry and policymakers together strengthen consumer trust and create meaningful benchmarks for responsible practices.
Vagish Pathak, Chairman, Sattvik Certifications, said SATCON 2026 reflects collective intent to move towards safer and more conscious food choices, adding that vegetarian certification is no longer niche and is becoming a global necessity.
Abhishek Biswas, Founder, Sattvik Certifications, said the conclave brought together intent and action, helping stakeholders align on real solutions that support purity, safety, and trust in vegetarian and vegan food systems.
Santosh Gangwar highlighted that such conclaves bridge gaps between industry, policymakers, and consumers to support transparency and responsibility. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasised that engagement between certification bodies and policymakers improves compliance and implementation. Shri B. L. Verma noted that consumer trust remains central to a strong food economy, and initiatives like SATCON 2026 help strengthen that trust.
Strong industry presence across FMCG and food brands
SATCON 2026 received active support and participation from key industry figures and brands including Sudeep Goenka, Director, Goldiee Masale; Naman Kumar Jain, Head – International Business & Exports, K.B. Products Pvt. Ltd. (Nakoda Brand); Chirag Nemani, CEO, Vimal Agro Products (SWAD); Navratan Agarwal, Director, Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd.; Krishan Jindal, Director, Tirupati Food; Naresh Kumar Kaushik, Founder & MD, Tanshu Australia; Ayaan from Sapphire Blue; and Blue Tribe Foods—contributing to meaningful industry dialogue and next-step collaboration.
