Chocolates, nuts and dates supplier expanding into HORECA, seeks loan for sales and packaging.
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Business type: Dubai-based business which sells chocolates, nuts, dates, baklava and provides private label manufacturing.
- Team size: Small operations with 3 employees handling product sourcing, customization and sales for local and regional clients.
- Core products: Bestselling assortment includes premium chocolates, roasted nuts, gourmet dates and traditional baklava, positioned as luxury snack gifts and corporate treats.
- Target customers: Products are sold to both corporate clients and individuals. The business operates on the B2C model and sells its products through both online and offline mode, where the majority is from online. For online sales, their Instagram page is the main source along with the website and offline sales rely on recommendations by known customers and friends.
- Revenue drivers: Revenue is from personalized corporate gifts, repeat corporate bulk orders, HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering or Café) supply contracts, and planned duty free and private brand sales.
- Growth strategy: Scaling by entering HORECA channels, onboarding duty free partners, developing private label snack brands and expanding corporate gifting contracts.
- Competitive advantages: Niche in personalized corporate gifting, expertise in gourmet dates and Middle Eastern sweets, and flexibility to produce small-batch custom orders.
- Distribution & fulfilment: Direct delivery for local corporate clients and individuals; future wholesale distribution is planned for hotels, restaurants and airport retail.
- Market positioning & SEO keywords: Positioned as premium corporate gifting and customized snack boxes in Dubai, leveraging keywords like corporate gifts Dubai, personalized snack boxes, gourmet dates, baklava gift hampers and duty free snack suppliers.
Established high-quality Italian foods manufacturer seeking loan to expand into new markets.
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The company is a manufacturer of Italian pasta and also produces a variety of sauces, ready-to-eat meals, gourmet ingredients, and baby foods.
- Our manufacturing facility has a capacity of 75,000 kilos per month, with current utilization ranging between 45,000 and 60,000 kilos.
- We have built a strong presence in the gourmet food sector.
- Over 100 restaurants and culinary institutions are part of our client base, strengthening our footprint in the food service industry.
- Our revenue model is hybrid. It includes direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales, wholesale distribution to grocery chains, and a franchising program to support rapid expansion.
- The founding team brings deep expertise in culinary arts, business development, and marketing, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of market needs.
- We have developed strategic partnerships with premium grocery chains and local restaurants, which enhance brand visibility and credibility.
- The company has received positive media coverage for its focus on quality and sustainability.
- We operate in a USD $12 billion serviceable and addressable market, with strong growth potential in the premium pasta segment.
- The business is registered as a C Corporation and holds a certificate of good standing.
Milk processing company with 2 lakh litres daily capacity and ITC’s contract manufacturer, seeking expansion-loan.
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The company is engaged in processing milk and dairy products such as curd, lassi, and paneer.
- It primarily operates as a contract manufacturing unit for ITC Limited.
- Currently, ITC is the company’s only client.
- The installed machinery has a processing capacity of 2,00,000 litres per day, of which 40% is being utilized at present.
- The revenue model is based on fixed-rate contract manufacturing for ITC Limited.
- The company is registered as a public limited entity and holds a valid GST certificate.
- The company’s registered address is in Kolkata, and its headquarters are located in Jharkhand.
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USD5.7 Mn at 9%
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Milk processing company with 2 lakh litres daily capacity and ITC’s contract manufacturer, seeking expansion-loan.
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The company is engaged in processing milk and dairy products such as curd, lassi, and paneer.
- It primarily operates as a contract manufacturing unit for ITC Limited.
- Currently, ITC is the company’s only client.
- The installed machinery has a processing capacity of 2,00,000 litres per day, of which 40% is being utilized at present.
- The revenue model is based on fixed-rate contract manufacturing for ITC Limited.
- The company is registered as a public limited entity and holds a valid GST certificate.
- The company’s registered address is in Kolkata, and its headquarters are located in Jharkhand.
Newly registered food staples company seeking funds for warehousing, processing, and trading operations setup.
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Newly established, pre-revenue company focused on the manufacturing, trading, wholesale, retail, import, and export of food staples.
- Product range includes spices, pulses, flours, cooking oil, and other essential food commodities.
- Serves a broad customer base across retail and B2B segments, including distributors, grocers, and food service buyers.
- Holds a valid Certificate of Incorporation and FSSAI.
14-year-old Thai packaged foods brand seeking funding to secure FDA certification and relaunch operations.
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Located in Pattaya, the business specializes in a packaged foods brand with a history spanning 14 years, though it halted operations 4 years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Initially, the business operated on a small scale, generating THB 50,000 in monthly sales and utilizing outsourced production, which was sold through various retail and distribution channels.
- To restart operations, the business requires THB 1 million funding primarily for obtaining Thai FDA approval, a crucial step for market entry.
- Securing FDA certification involves establishing a small factory as a certified food production facility, paving the way for the application of a food production license.
- Once certified, the business plans to expand its distribution strategy, focusing on both B2B (business-to-business) through distribution channels.
- The brand has a wealth of product ideas and tested recipes ready for processing and is poised to cater to a diverse clientele, targeting both Thai and international customers.
- The monetization strategy will revolve around in-house production, enhancing quality control and profitability while maximizing market reach in major supermarkets across Thailand.
Business supplying ready-to-cook food to over 1,000 clients, seeks funds for expansion across South India.
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Kerala-based B2B food supply business offering ready-to-cook seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables, and ready-to-fry items.
- Primarily focused on bulk supply to cafés, restaurants, caterers, hospitals, and retail chains across the HORECA segment.
- Serves 1,000+ institutional clients in Kerala, including the Marriott Group, IHG Group, Aster Group, VPS Group, and Rajagiri.
- Operates from a BRC-approved rented production facility in Aroor with a processing capacity of up to 70 tons per day.
- Owns a 1,300-ton palletized cold storage unit, ensuring high-volume storage and uninterrupted cold chain support.
- Active distribution via 6 supply points across Kerala, supported by a fleet of 8 reefer vehicles.
- Currently focused on Kerala with plans to expand operations across South India using the required investment.
Spice and flour processing unit seeking loan to scale and revive operations to past performance.
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Engaged in the manufacturing and sale of staple food products including chilli powder, coriander powder, gram flour, and wheat flour (high-demand SKU).
- Products are sold to retail customers through a regional distribution network.
- Maximum manufacturing capacity is 2,500 kg/day; currently operating at 500 kg/day.
- Promoter has 25 years of experience in the food processing industry.
- Sales have declined this year due to a personal tragedy, which temporarily impacted business focus and operations.
- Business holds a valid GST registration and operates in compliance with local regulations.
Business loan opportunity for food processing, with proven potential for growing gravies and marinades.
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Located in Nagpur, our food processing business specializes in manufacturing ready-to-cook gravies, marinades, and desserts tailored for the HoReCa (hotel, restaurant, and catering) industries.
- We offer a diverse range of products including instant gravies, flavorful marinades, delectable desserts, and pre-mixes that cater to various culinary needs.
- Currently, we serve over 50 clients, including franchise owners and corporate kitchens, ensuring consistent and high-quality meal solutions.
- Our raw materials are sourced from well-established traders in Mumbai and Nagpur, guaranteeing fresh and superior ingredients for our products.
- With a production capacity of 1 tonne per day, we fulfill monthly orders that average around 300 kg, demonstrating our efficiency and reliability.
- Our target customers include hotels, restaurants, and catering companies, providing them with convenient cooking solutions that save time and enhance their menu options.
- We generate revenue by supplying our ready-to-cook products to the HoReCa sector, meeting their demand for high-quality gastronomic essentials.
- The annual revenue figure is currently unavailable, as the business was established only 8 months ago and has not yet completed a full financial year.
Turkey farm seeking to acquire Halal-compliant slaughterhouse in Malaysia to enable export-scale processing.
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The business is a turkey farm supplying 200–300 turkeys monthly to a supermarket chain and retail customers.
- Planning to acquire a slaughterhouse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to process turkeys in compliance with Halal certification and export standards.
- Target facility has a capacity of 3,000 chickens per day but is currently non-operational due to insolvency.
- Acquisition budget is MYR 1.4 million, with plans to finance up to 80% of the purchase, potentially through a zero-cash deal given the seller's debt situation.
- Intend to retain the existing workforce and integrate the facility into current farm operations.
- The strategic goal is to establish an in-house slaughtering capability for turkeys to meet export demand and scale production efficiently.
- Business is registered with an SSM certificate and does not need any approvals to operate.
Small scale edible oil manufacturer in Raigarh, seeks debt funding to help scale the business.
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Edible oil manufacturing business in Raigarh.
- The business currently only produces mustard oil, but we soon plan to start peanut oil production as well.
- In an 8-10 hour shift we can produce 300 litres of oil.
- Currently we are able to use about 50% of actual capacity.
- We also do job work for farmers who give us their raw mustard from which we extract oil and give the oil back to them.
- Business has an FSSAI license.
Farmer's food processing unit with authentic, flavorful, high-quality spice powder with a 250kg capacity/hour.
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Spice production business, currently in the pre-revenue phase.
- Although the business was initiated three years ago, operations had to be temporarily halted due to financial constraints, which is why we do not have sales data for the previous year. We did not operate for the last two years.
- We own 10 acres of agricultural land, where we cultivate high-quality spices such as turmeric and chili. This same land is being pledged as collateral.
- Our facility is equipped with spice grinding machinery that has a production capacity of 250 kg per hour.
- The business is entirely farmer-owned and is located in the Gudimalkapuram village in Nalgonda, which is a mirchi hub, which helps keep transportation costs low.
- We produce spices ourselves or source directly from farmers, eliminating middlemen and ensuring better margins.
- There are three cold storage facilities located within a one-kilometre radius, allowing us to maintain the freshness of our spices.
- Additionally, we benefit from a skilled and low-cost local workforce, which supports efficient operations.
- Our sales strategy will focus on both B2B and B2C channels, targeting retailers and wholesalers as well as direct consumers.
- After getting the business loan, our projected revenue for the first year is INR 24 lakh.
- We are registered under Udyam and hold a valid GST certificate.
Seeking funding to establish a ginger/agri-processing unit on owned land for exporting and domestic markets.
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The company is a newly incorporated pre-revenue agro-processing company focused on ginger and multi-commodity value addition in Mizoram. With a planned capacity of 1 MT/hour for ginger processing and integrated cold storage, the company aims to serve the growing domestic and export demand for quality agri-products.
- Revenue model:
* Direct sale of processed ginger (fresh, dried, powdered).
* Contract processing for farmers and aggregators.
* Cold storage rental income.
- Target clients:
* Spice exporters, FMCG companies, and herbal product manufacturers.
* Local ginger farmers and agri-cooperatives.
- Projected processing capacity:
* 1 MT/hour ginger line.
* 200 kg/hour grading unit.
* 1,000 MT cold storage planned.
- Promoter experience:
* Led by professionals with a strong grounding in agri-business, project planning, and food processing.
* Supported by expert advisors and SIDBI-backed consultants.
- Business relationships:
* Initial discussions with the SIDBI Mizoram branch (visited in January and had a meeting the following month).
* Technical support and DPR prepared by experts.
- Future expansion plans:
* Add multi-commodity processing lines (turmeric, turmeric oil, garlic).
* Develop backwards linkages with local farmers.
- Certifications targeted upon completion of the project: FSSAI license, and ISO 22000:2018 compliance.
- The company is registered in Aizawl, and the proposed unit will be built in Lengpui.
Retailer of coffee and coffee machines, producing 200 machines monthly, officially supplying to large hotel-chains.
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Our primary revenue comes from distributing coffee under our own brand, offering 5+ premium varieties crafted from high-quality Arabica beans.
- Production is done in small batches to ensure freshness and meet demand as needed.
- In addition to coffee, we manufacture a range of coffee machines, from professional-grade models to compact instant machines, with over four distinct types currently in production.
- We produce approximately 200 machines each month, all backed by a seven-day technical service guarantee, ensuring top-tier performance and customer satisfaction.
- Our team of 25 full-time employees ensures seamless day-to-day operations.
- We are the official supplier of coffee and machines to the Beachcomber Group, the largest hotel chain in Mauritius - a testament to our quality and reliability.
- The high growth observed over the past year was primarily driven by securing contracts with large hotel chains, along with an increase in the number of supply agreements, significantly boosting both coffee and machine sales.
- The business operates as a private limited company.
Flax seeds production business seeks long-term debt funding for creating own brand and capex.
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Manufacturer and wholesaler of organic products like flax seeds.
- The business has an installed monthly production capacity of 500 kg.
- We are utilizing 100% of the installed capacity.
- Business has a certificate of incorporation, and GST Certificate.
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