Plant-Based Food & Nutrition Symposium

This symposium is a dynamic gathering of distinguished professors and speakers, industry leaders, industry boards, academics, researchers, and students.

This event offers exceptional exposure to a vibrant market in Southern California known for its leading role in innovations and housing the largest number of established companies in the plant-based food industry.

Who Should Attend

  • Researchers and academics studying plant-based nutrition and processing technologies
  • Students in nutrition, food science, public health and business
  • Dietitians and nutritionists seeking knowledge in plant-based nutrition
  • Food industry members exploring opportunities in the plant-based food market
  • Farmers looking for value-added agricultural products
  • Policymakers and government officials interested in promoting plant-based food and nutrition to schools and the public.
  • This program qualifies for Certified Food Scientist (CFS) recertification contact hours (CH).  CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 4 CH per day for their participation in this program.  For more information, please visit ift.org/certification or email ifscc@ift.org.

2025 Sponsorships

Sponsorship: $1,000 per table

  • Exhibition space and logo on the symposium website
  • Two free registrations
  • Promotional materials in attendee bags
  • Networking with industry leaders
  • Brand exposure and expert insights

2024 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

  • Color Maker
  • ThermoFisher Scientific

Gold Sponsors

  • Buhler
  • DC Norris North America
  • Gold Coast Ingredients Inc.
  • Nura
  • Sensus
  • Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section
  • Texture Technologies

Silver Sponsors

  • Califia Farms
  • CII
  • Eurofins
  • GreenPlate
  • Infors HT
  • National Stabilizers Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

  • Kalsec
  • Puris