Food Processing Businesses Seeking Loan

Pre-revenue vegan food manufacturing startup focused on developing plant-based protein and food products. - The planned product range includes vitamin-enriched, high-protein flour and fried snacks made from lentils and cereals. - Develops its own product formulations while using third-party manufacturers for production, allowing the business to focus on product development, branding, and market expansion. - Plans to distribute products through quick-commerce platforms and its own e-commerce platform, with a physical retail store targeted within the next year. - The business is led by a promoter with a background in biotechnology engineering. - Registered as a private limited company and holds FSSAI registration. - Offers an early-stage investment opportunity in the growing plant-based food segment, with plans to establish digital sales channels before expanding into physical retail.

The business operates through an online direct-to-customer model, with customers placing orders through its website. - More than 20 suppliers support the business with product sourcing and order fulfillment. - Orders are placed with suppliers after customers complete purchases through the website. - The business currently has three employees who support day-to-day operations, including order processing, supplier coordination, product sourcing, customer order management, and other routine activities required to operate the online store. - The business is registered as a partnership and holds GST and MSME registrations.

The business operates through an online direct-to-customer model, with customers placing orders through its website. - More than 20 suppliers support the business with product sourcing and order fulfillment. - Orders are placed with suppliers after customers complete purchases through the website. - The business currently has three employees who support day-to-day operations, including order processing, supplier coordination, product sourcing, customer order management, and other routine activities required to operate the online store. - The business is registered as a partnership and holds GST and MSME registrations.

The business has over 100 clients across its domestic and export markets. - It operates as a B2B peanut processing and manufacturing business. - The business has a current processing capacity of 1,000 metric tons per month. - The installed machinery has a capacity of 2,500 metric tons per month, providing scope to increase production. - The business is fully automated and relies primarily on machinery for its processing and manufacturing operations. - The 12 employees are responsible for machine operation, production supervision, quality control, maintenance, packaging, and other essential operational and administrative functions. - The business is structured as a private limited company and holds FSSAI and GST registrations. - The company was incorporated this year.

Fresh produce importer and supplier based in Dubai’s Al Aweer Central Fruit & Vegetable Market. - The business imports Indian-origin vegetables and supplies them to supermarkets, hypermarkets, catering companies and marine provision customers. - The company currently serves 40+ customers across different sectors, including 10+ established customers. - Supermarket and hypermarket supply forms a key business segment, with Indian-origin vegetables supplied to retail outlets. - The catering division supplies vegetables in bulk to workforce facilities, labour camps and central kitchens. - The marine provision division supplies fresh produce to ship chandlers and traders serving vessels at major ports across the UAE. - The company has 25 employees and owns inventory and 10 vehicles as tangible assets. - The high revenue is supported by bulk B2B orders, 40+ customers, and efficient distribution operations despite a lean 25-member team. - The monthly sales has dropped compared to last year because of the ongoing war situations. - The business has a trade license.

Manufactures coconut husk-based products by processing coconut husk and chips into powder and hydraulically compressed blocks for export. - The business has production capacity of approximately 6–8 containers per month and currently serves 5–6 clients. - Operations are carried out from Indonesia, with the business registered in both Sri Lanka and Indonesia. - The company operates from an owned factory in Indonesia and has a team of 30 employees. - The owner is from Sri Lanka and is based in Indonesia to oversee the business operations. He will be available throughout the transaction process. - The business has an incorporation certificate.

• Established snack manufacturing business in Birgunj, Nepal, producing and selling snack products primarily to local retailers and customers in Birgunj and nearby markets. • The business has been operating since 2005 and is fully owned by the proprietor. • Generates approximately NPR 2 crore in annual sales, with latest monthly sales of around NPR 30 lakh. • Reports an EBITDA margin of approximately 6%. • Has a manufacturing capacity of approximately 500 kg of snack products per day. • Supplies products primarily through a B2B model to approximately 5 regular clients, along with sales to local customers. • The business currently employs 4 staff members supporting manufacturing and day-to-day operations. • Holds a valid trade license and has an established presence in the local snack market.

• Pre-revenue natural product manufacturing business preparing to manufacture Neem Tea and Neem Leaf Powder using carefully selected neem leaves. • The business will manufacture pure and hygienically processed neem tea bags and herbal powder products. • Its primary products will be neem tea, intended as a herbal beverage for adults, and Neem Leaf Powder, intended for hair and skin care applications. • The business plans to generate revenue through direct sales and online sales once production and distribution commence. • The business has already secured 10 prospective clients ahead of the production launch, providing an initial customer base for its products. • Production and distribution are expected to commence within the next few weeks. • The business is focused on quality, natural products, hygienic processing, and building a wider customer base after launch. • The business currently has basic tools and equipment in place, with products being prepared manually during the pre-launch stage. • The current manual setup has an estimated production capacity of approximately 100–150 neem tea bags per day. • The business plans to invest in additional machinery and equipment to increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and support larger-scale distribution after launch. • Holds an FSSAI license for its planned food product operations.

• Pre-revenue food processing project seeking a strategic investment partner to establish an export-grade aseptic paste and dehydration manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. • The proposed facility will manufacture aseptic tomato paste, ginger-garlic paste, dehydrated ginger, dehydrated garlic, and other seasonal dehydrated vegetables. • The business will primarily target B2B customers, including HORECA businesses, food processors, and leading FMCG companies, with plans to expand into the retail segment after the third year of operations. • The proposed plant will feature a fully automated aseptic paste production line with a capacity of approximately 1 tonne per hour (TPH) and a dehydration unit with a capacity of approximately 0.75 TPH. • The project is planned on a 3,000 sq. m. plot within a Mega Food Park, providing industrial-grade power, water connections, a common effluent treatment plant (CETP), weighbridge facilities, and ready-to-develop industrial plots. • The land will be acquired through a 90-year lease from the food park authority, with an upfront payment and lease premium applicable for the initial 10 years. • The business will own the corporate entity under which all manufacturing operations, statutory registrations, and certifications will be obtained. • The promoters are currently securing the project location, government subsidy benefits, seed funding, B2B marketing partnerships, and long-term raw material procurement arrangements with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), while simultaneously planning operations and supply chain management. • The facility will be designed to meet export-grade manufacturing, packaging, hygiene, and quality standards, with plans to obtain FSSAI, APEDA, and ISO certifications before commencing commercial production. • Construction and implementation of the project will begin immediately upon securing the required funding.

UAE-based coffee business building an integrated coffee ecosystem serving the GCC market, from green bean sourcing to finished consumer and private-label products. - The business will be focused on supplying premium roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, Nespresso-compatible capsules, green coffee beans, and private-label manufacturing solutions. - Out target customers will be cafés, hotels, restaurants, offices, supermarkets, distributors, coffee brands, and retail consumers through its own Bean & Brooks brand. - Revenue will be generated through wholesale coffee supply, private-label manufacturing, green coffee bean trading, retail product sales, and end-to-end coffee solutions for businesses. - We will be offering a vertically integrated model covering sourcing, roasting, packaging, branding, and logistics, enabling clients to launch or expand their coffee offerings without investing in manufacturing infrastructure. - Currently in the pre-revenue stage, with operations focused on establishing supply chains, inventory, and commercial partnerships ahead of market launch. - The business has a valid business license.