The organic food market in India is recording explosive growth as a result of a range of causes that include the concern for health, rising consciousness on sustainability, and the growing preference for chemical-free food items. It also involves startups that are the major contributors to the process of disruption in the industry as well as the innovation in marketing, distribution, and organic farming. The growth of this organic market in India has been continuous in the last few years as the taste of the consumers has started changing and they are becoming increasingly concerned about their health. With growing consciousness among people on different health topics and increasing appreciation of the consequences of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, there is a significant trend towards organic food products. This trend of higher demand for organics is especially noticeable among urban consumers who are ready to pay more for organic products, which are perceived as safer and more nutritious.
The startups in organic food domain contribute significantly to the development of the industry in India through their efforts to tackle different problems applying creative ways. Among the main activities that startups perform is an application of organic agriculture techniques. Many startups are developing a close relationship with farmers so as to help them adopt organic farm approaches, provide them with training and support, and also assist them during the certification process. The startups achieve this through their organic farming strategies which by default work to preserve the environment and make sufficient quality organic products available. These startups are also using technologies to create efficiency in distribution and increase market access for organic products.
In this issue, we acquaint you with the top startups in this field. After studying the industry landscape in-depth, Industry Outlook has zeroed in on the top startups that have excelled with their meticulous approach. Having proven their dedication in order to meet the customer’s expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.
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