Food Processing Business Investment Opportunities in Chennai

Business operates in the snack manufacturing industry, with a primary focus on healthy and millet-based products. - The business started 2 years ago, and our sales were slow in the initial days, but the sales have now increased with an increase in our manufacturing capacity since finishing our R&D. - The company is currently based in Chennai and operates its factory in Madurai, leveraging the strategic location for its operations. - With a small team of 10 employees, the business has successfully established a presence in the market, supplying its products to prominent retail chains like Lulu in Gandipur, Kerala, and Hyderabad, as well as to smaller retail outlets. - In addition to traditional retail channels, the company also has a direct-to-consumer presence through its website, logistics for this is taken care by the local courier services. - The product portfolio includes popular items such as roasted and baked millet pops, millet chickees, and zero sugar and zero maida cookies, catering to the growing demand for healthier snack options. - The business has outsourced certain services such as cold storage, popping, shaping, and packaging, allowing for operational flexibility and scalability. - As part of its commitment to quality and compliance, the company is FSSAI registered, demonstrating its adherence to food safety and regulatory standards.

Right now business is not in operation. - The business was supplying to top-tier customers like Big Basket, Cookie Man, Chai Kings, and other big brands. - Production capacity is on average 6 tonnes daily. - The raw materials were procured from 20 local vendors. - We possess GST, FSSAI, COI, and Fire licenses.

Company specializing in the manufacture of pure premium spice mixes. - Products include single spice powders such as turmeric, chili, cardamom, and fennel. Additionally, we also offer health-mixed spices with nutraceutical ingredients like garam masala for diabetes & cholesterol care, tea masala for lung care, as well as culinary mixes like chicken biryani mix, marinades, and sambar powder. - Notably, the company has patented two products and obtained special nutraceutical licenses for four products. We also have an FSSAI license. - The business prides itself on its unique boutique factory, which sets it apart from its competitors. It emphasizes the absence of additives and the use of only original spices, rich in phytochemicals, with the potential to upregulate genes and lead to well-being and proven clinically in-vivo on Zebrafish. - Business is both B2B and B2C. Supplied to 250+ retail stores in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. Also supply to hotels, industries, and caterers. - B2C is through our official website. We also take up export orders from our customers in the US and Malaysia. - The business has 40 permanent employees, who are needed to carry out the business operations. Additionally, there are 30 temporary employees. - Expecting to break even and generate profit in the next financial year.

The company currently owns: - A small bakery production unit with a capacity of making 300 cakes/day, 1,000 cookies/day, and other bakery items like cheesecake, croissants, and pastries. We manufacture for multiple brands as per their requirement. - A resto café with 28 guest seating capacity serving continental foods, hi-protein & keto diets, espresso coffee, mocktails & bakery items. We receive 40-50 daily walk-ins. - A food court in a top medical college in Chennai. We have seen tremendous growth in revenue when compared to the previous year. Our restaurant & bakery is getting high visibility in the city due to our rich taste and high-quality food. The revenue generated from each vertical is currently equal.

Due to its immense health benefits, collagen has become the most sought-after supplement in the recent couple of years with an expected demand of over USD 20 billion by the year 2030. But unfortunately, the collagen is currently sourced only from cow bovine, poultry & marine fish. With our extensive R&D, we have developed, for the first time in the world, 100% plant-based collagen which is going to disrupt the entire collagen market globally. - We have also developed age-reversal supplement bars using NMN, a nutraceutical highly endorsed by PhD scholar Dr Sinclair of Harvard University genetics who has been awarded as a 'Longevity person of the year last month. - We also have a successful track record of founding a start-up owning two brands one dealing with millet-based healthy food products and another brand dealing with vegan products. Both these brands have been taken over by Haldiram's recently. - We have not made any sales, and the company is yet to be registered.

We provide a solution for all B2B and B2C customers to buy our masala paste to make their job easier. - Our customers save lots of effort like procuring lots of groceries and provisions, storing, cleaning, and 80% of the cooking efforts. - More than 200 SKUs for the future. - Listed SKUs and tested with our acquainted catering company who serves 21,000 meals a day and they are happy about the solution we provided. Now their efforts are reduced from 60% to 70%. - We were earlier supplying the products to the big brands but now we have changed the model to direct supply to the catering and another cooking segment. This shift is the sole reason behind the dip in sales but we are expecting on get back on track within a couple of months. - The company is being transformed from a sole proprietorship to a private limited. - Pending loan of INR 20 lacs from MSME department.