As a child, a resident of Idukki, Kerala, Rani Sunny relished delicacies made from jackfruits.

Whenever she came home from school, her mother would offer her kumbilappam (steamed jackfruit cone cakes) and chakka vattal chips made from jackfruits.

“These chips would taste even better than the famous banana chips. My sibling and I would often fight over them,” she laughs, as she reminisces her childhood memories.

Years after her marriage, Rani transformed her long-lost passion into a thriving business venture, ‘Eden Jackfruit Products’.

With jackfruits easily available in her backyard, which spans 4.5 acres, she developed a range of innovative products such as dried jackfruit powder, dried jackfruit seed, and jackfruit pulp.

These products are later used to make supplements, cutlets, burger patties, and more.

Rani leverages white labelling to market her products. Currently, she is focused on building a website and establishing a strong presence on social media.

Starting in a small room next to her house, she has since established a profitable business, earning up to Rs 8 lakh annually.

Rani’s business not only empowers her but also uplifts her community. She sources jackfruits from 20 neighbouring farms, paying them a fair price for their produce. She also employs 10 workers to process the fruits, providing valuable local employment.

In a society where women are often underestimated, Rani’s transition from a homemaker to a successful businesswoman is a shining example of resilience and entrepreneurial excellence.

“I hope my story serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and demonstrates that with vision and perseverance, one can turn challenges into opportunities and achieve remarkable success,” she remarks.