Farmley Announces the Third Indian Healthy Snacking Summit (IHSS 2026) and Launches the “Scale Up” Founder‑Investor Platform

On June 29 2026, Farmley, the Noida‑based healthy snacking brand, issued a press release stating that it will host the third edition of the Indian Healthy Snacking Summit on July 3 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event is co‑powered by Wonderful Pistachios and is expected to bring together more than 2,000 participants from across the healthy‑snacking value chain, including policymakers, investors, retail and quick‑commerce leaders, e‑commerce platforms, supply‑chain partners, influencers and home‑grown brands.

The summit’s chief guest will be Shri Chirag Paswan, the Hon’ble Minister for Food Processing Industries, who will underscore the need for stronger policy support for food‑processing, value addition and the growth of India’s healthier‑food ecosystem.

A central feature of IHSS 2026 is the launch of Scale Up, a curated founder‑investor platform designed to accelerate emerging better‑for‑you food and beverage brands. Selected high‑potential startups will be given the opportunity to pitch directly to leading investors, founders and industry experts, thereby gaining access to funding, mentorship and strategic partnership opportunities.

The agenda also includes the unveiling of the Healthy Snacking Report 2026, Farmley’s annual consumer‑insights study that tracks snack‑consumption habits, purchase drivers, category shifts and retail trends.

Key Participants and Speakers

  • Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman of L Catterton India and former Chair/CEO of Hindustan Unilever, will address the summit.
  • Amitesh Jha, CEO of Swiggy Instamart, will be a speaker.
  • Viraj Bahl, Founder of Veeba, will also take the stage.
  • Investment community participants include V3 Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners and L Catterton India.
  • Shail Pancholi, Country Director – India for Wonderful Pistachios, highlighted India’s status as a fast‑growing market for better‑for‑you snacking.

Farmley’s Background and Recent Funding

Founded in 2017, Farmley follows a farm‑to‑palm model, sourcing makhanas, nuts, seeds and dry fruits from over 5,000 farmers and operating its own production and R&D facilities. The brand is endorsed by former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid.

In May 2025, Farmley completed a Series C financing round, raising $42 million. The round was led by L Catterton with participation from DSG Consumer Partners and was aimed at strengthening regional expansion, food‑tech capabilities and the company’s omnichannel distribution network.

Significance

The press release positions IHSS 2026 as a platform that not only convenes industry leaders but also actively supports innovation, entrepreneurship and category‑building in India’s rapidly expanding healthy‑snacking sector. By introducing Scale Up, Farmley seeks to create a direct pathway for emerging brands to secure capital and mentorship, potentially accelerating the overall growth trajectory of the healthier‑food ecosystem.