2nd National Plant-Based Food & Nutrition Symposium
"Redefining Plant-Based Food Procession and Nutritional Values"
Nov. 13-14, 2025
Cal Poly Pomona
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.
2025 Speakers (under construction)
Daniela Barile
Professor
Department of Food Science & Technology
UC Davis
"Analytical Characterization of Plant-Based Beverages and Investigation of Prebiotic Activity"
Shirin Hooshmand
Professor
San Diego State University
"Do Plant-Based Foods Really Prevent Chronic Diseases?"
Belal Hasan
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Cal Poly Pomona
"Biotechnological Processes Application in Developing Functional Properties of Plant-Based Ingredients"
Matthew Landry
Assistant Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention
Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention
UC Irvine
"Personalized Nutrition and Plant-Based Diets for Optimal Health"
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Professor
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
University of Minnesota
"Thermal Processing: Effects on Nutrient Retention and Bioavailability"
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
2025 Sponsors
