Connecting The Dots with Palak Mehta | Episode 24

About The Guests:Palak Mehta is the founder of Vegan First, India’s first digital and print platform dedicated to veganism. Since launching in 2016, she has built a thriving community of over 100,000 members and hosts the Vegan India Conference, which brings together plant-based entrepreneurs and changemakers from 30+ countries.A member of FSSAI’s task force on vegan standards and Vice-Chair of the World Vegan Organization (India), Palak works actively to shape plant-based policies and awareness in India. Inspired by her spiritual mentor Sri Mohanji and the principle of ahimsa, she transitioned to veganism and built her career around conscious living.With a background in fine arts, business, and permaculture, Palak continues to advocate for animal rights and sustainability across platforms and global forums.About the Host:Ashwin Bhadri the CEO of Equinox Labs - India's leading Food, Water & Air Testing Lab. Equinox is an Expert in FSSAI Compliance and Food Safety Management for Corporates and FnB Companies.Equinox Labs is a pioneer in Food Safety Monitoring and FSSAI Compliance. Equinox caters to a wide range of clients, including BPOs'​, MNCs'​, Food Caterers, Bakeries, and many more.I am a National Level Speaker on FSSAI and I have trained over 50,000 people on FSSAI. I personally advise over 500 companies on their FSSAI Compliance, EHS Policies, and Critical Infrastructure Maintenance.I work with several elite brands to help them develop Food Safety Programs and also work closely with FSSAI for implementing the new food safety orders in the country.