India’s
alternative proteins and novel foods industry,
in focus.

Engineering and Packaging Challenges

19.7% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties in applying biochemical engineering and nanotech for safe, effective food processing and active packaging.

Biochemical engineering (11) · Active packaging (11) · Food processing (41) · Biotechnology (24)

Prospects of using nanotechnology for food preservation, safety, and security

Food nanotechnology – an overview

Health and Safety Risks

17.3% of this theme group

Studies flag concerns about mycotoxins, antibiotic resistance, and overall human health impacts from unsafe food.

Human health (26) · Food safety (56) · Mycotoxin (18) · Antibiotic resistance (14)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Worldwide aflatoxin contamination of agricultural products and foods: From occurrence to control

Agricultural Production Under Climate Stress

16.8% of this theme group

Papers discuss how climate change threatens agri‑food supply chains, production stability, and food security.

Agriculture (66) · Production (43) · Food security (54) · Climate change (18)

Assessment of Agri‐Food Supply Chain Challenges for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Climate-Resilient Poultry Production under Climate Change: Impacts, Challenges and Adaptation Strategies

Sustainable Food System Barriers

16.6% of this theme group

Researchers identify systemic obstacles to achieving sustainable, secure food systems and efficient processing.

Food systems (42) · Food security (63) · Sustainability (31) · Food processing (31)

The future of the global food system

Food production & availability - Essential prerequisites for sustainable food security

Food Hygiene and Environmental Health

11.1% of this theme group

Works emphasize gaps in hygiene practices and environmental health that compromise food safety.

Food safety (45) · Hygiene (17) · Environmental health (16) · Food hygiene (8)

Food Safety Practices: A Survey of Rural and Urban Households of Punjab

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, and Practices Related to Food Safety and Standards Among Production and Processing Level Stakeholders Across

Processing Sector Constraints

9.6% of this theme group

Analyses point to limitations in the unorganized food processing sector affecting production and rural economies.

Agriculture (43) · Food processing (20) · Food security (20) · Production (14)

The Status and Potential of Unorganized Sector of Food Processing in India and Its Contribution in Rural Economy

Food Processing Industry in India : Problems and Prospects

Consumer Perception and Obesity

9.0% of this theme group

Studies reveal consumer attitudes toward ready‑to‑eat foods and links to rising obesity rates.

Consumption (20) · Food consumption (7) · Perception (7) · Obesity (4)

A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS AND THEIR CONSUMPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Sustainable Food Consumption: An Assessment of Food Quality and Satisfaction of Consumers as Compared to Conventional Food in Punjab Region

Shelf‑Life Extension Concerns

41.1% of this theme group

Researchers caution about the safety and efficacy of novel edible coatings and non‑thermal preservation methods.

Food science (9) · Shelf life (7) · Food processing (11) · Nutraceutical (4)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Recent advances in non-thermal processing technologies for enhancing shelf life and improving food safety

Street Food Contamination Risks

24.1% of this theme group

Works assess microbial hazards in street foods and the associated health risks for urban populations.

Food safety (13) · Contamination (5) · Hygiene (3) · Health risk assessment (3)

Assessment of the bacteriological contamination of selected street foods in open and closed environments in the city of Lucknow

Assessment of Microbial Hazards and Their Risk Analysis in Six Popular Street Foods of Dhaka City

Digital Agriculture Sustainability Limits

20.5% of this theme group

Papers warn that digital tools may not fully resolve sustainability challenges in regional food security.

Food security (13) · Sustainability (8) · Sustainable agriculture (4) · Agriculture (9)

The Role of Digital Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change and Ensuring Food Security: An Overview

Moving towards food security in South Asian region: Assessing the role of agricultural trade openness, production and employment

Climate Impact on Livestock Systems

14.3% of this theme group

Analyses highlight uncertainties in how climate change will affect livestock productivity and food security.

Food security (10) · Agriculture (10) · Climate change (3) · Livestock (2)

Climate Change and its impacts on Indian agriculture: An Econometric analysis

How Far Will Climate Change Affect Future Food Security? An Inquiry into the Irrigated Rice System of Peninsular India

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

18.4% of this theme group

Research explores health‑boosting ingredients and processing techniques to enhance nutritional value of alternative proteins.

Health benefits (46) · Functional food (35) · Nutraceutical (32) · Ingredient (20)

Maximizing the Nutritional Benefits and Prolonging the Shelf Life of Millets through Effective Processing Techniques: A Review

Exploring Millet Grains: Nutritional Benefits, Processing Advancements, and Future Directions for Food Security and Health Improvement

Natural Antimicrobial Packaging

18.2% of this theme group

Studies investigate plant‑based antimicrobials and nano‑emulsions for extending product shelf life.

Shelf life (113) · Preservative (44) · Postharvest (27) · Antimicrobial (37)

Antimicrobial food packaging: potential and pitfalls

Nanoemulsion-Based Technologies for Delivering Natural Plant-Based Antimicrobials in Foods

Sustainable Agricultural Innovations

16.6% of this theme group

Works propose AI‑guided practices and nanofertilizers to improve crop sustainability and food security.

Agriculture (131) · Food security (68) · Sustainable agriculture (43) · Sustainability (54)

Towards sustainable agriculture: Harnessing AI for global food security

Nanofertilizers: Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production

AI for Food Waste Management

16.1% of this theme group

Research demonstrates machine‑learning and IoT solutions for detecting spoilage and reducing waste.

Convolutional neural network (18) · Food waste (35) · Internet of Things (23) · Scalability (14)

An Artificial Intelligence Approach Toward Food Spoilage Detection and Analysis

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Production

Advanced Processing Technologies

14.6% of this theme group

Papers review emerging extrusion and other engineering methods to modernize food manufacturing.

Food processing (116) · Food industry (61) · Food technology (16) · Process engineering (9)

Extrusion technology and its application in food processing: A review

Advances in Innovative and Emerging Technologies in Food Processing

Nanotech‑Enabled Safety Sensors

12.8% of this theme group

Studies develop biosensors and nanomaterials for real‑time monitoring of food safety.

Food safety (87) · Biosensor (15) · Nanotechnology (16) · Food packaging (27)

Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Perception and Overview

Food Safety Analysis Using Electrochemical Biosensors

Blockchain Traceability Solutions

3.4% of this theme group

Research outlines blockchain and IoT frameworks to improve supply‑chain transparency and product authenticity.

Traceability (31) · Supply chain (35) · Blockchain (18) · Transparency (12)

Implementation of a food traceability system utilizing the Internet of Things and blockchain technology to enhance safety measures within th

Blockchain-Driven Framework to Enhance Transparency in Grain Supply Chain Traceability for Quality Assurance

Mumbai

28.1% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $42.0M disclosed funding

Bengaluru

23.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $51.8M disclosed funding

Hyderabad

13.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $8.5M disclosed funding

Delhi

12.4% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $11.1M disclosed funding

Pune

7.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $3.5M disclosed funding

Chennai

5.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $79.9K disclosed funding

Ahmedabad

5.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $77.6K disclosed funding

Coimbatore

4.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $549.9K disclosed funding