food startup

On a January evening at IIT Bombay’s E-Cell event, Sheena and Karan Khurana walked onto a stage with a frozen espresso shot and 10 minutes to tell Zenma Coffee’s story. What followed brought belief, mentorship and a turning point for the startup she built with her brother Karan.

Sagar Malhotra left a flourishing banking career to follow his passion for food. He founded Chakh De Chole and created India's first-ever chhole kulche vending machine, bringing authentic street food with a modern twist. This is his story.

P Lakshmi Priya turned her son’s health battle into Thinasari Keerai, a spinach startup offering over 40 green recipes loved in India and abroad.

Spice Up Foods, a Kolkata-based startup founded by Amit and Shalu Murarka, along with co-founder Madhu Goel, is changing the ready-to-eat meal industry. With their freeze-dried, preservative-free meals, they have served over 15,000 meals, providing home-cooked options for travellers.

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a thriving food brand, 'Shirin Products'.

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google, Netflix, and IKEA.

Reshma Suresh founded 'Tocco' to empower home chefs, helping them showcase their talents through homemade regional delicacies infused with nostalgia and local flavours.

Nayana Mehta, a talented home cook, fulfilled her dream of starting a business amid the COVID-19 pandemic at the age of 66! She runs Maami’s Munchies from her home, serving snacks and sweets.

Prasanna Natarajan and Shreyas Raghav are on a mission to bring the vibrant flavours of Indian chutneys to the world.

Kerala-based Rani Sunny transformed jackfruit into innovative products like dried jackfruit, seed powder, and pulp. Her value-added approach turned a once-wasted resource into a thriving business.