25-06-2025
This Vadodara-based MSME is transforming food manufacturing in India
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Food ingredient and nutraceutical manufacturers are critical to the food industry, developing everything from vitamin premixes that fortify cereal to stabilisers that make perishables last longer than they otherwise would. Their expertise in food science and regulatory compliance allows smaller manufacturers to access sophisticated ingredients and technologies without investing in expensive research and development (R&D). By standardising ingredient quality and functionality, these companies enable food producers to enhance flavours, extend shelf life, meet nutritional requirements, and maintain product consistency across different seasons and India, Sudeep Nutrition Pvt Ltd stands at the forefront of innovation in this sector. Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Sudeep Pharma Pvt Ltd, it has emerged as a transformative force in the country's nutrition and food processing landscape. With a legacy that spans over three decades through its parent company, Sudeep Nutrition has created a reliable foundation for small businesses seeking to upgrade manufacturing capabilities and enter premium market company operates from a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Vadodara spanning over 40,000 sq metres, with a capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes. Its global certifications (FSSC 22000, WHO GMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, halal, and kosher) ensure that MSMEs sourcing from Sudeep Nutrition meet stringent regulatory standards, facilitating market access and export opportunities to the likes of the US, Canada, and Germany, to name a few. Its ingredients have found their way in products made by Nestle, PepsiCo, Abbott, Pfizer, Torrent Pharma, Mankind, and Nutrition's growth has been exemplary. Apart from having 13 global warehouses, including in markets like the US, Mexico, and Bangladesh, it reported a compounded annual growth rate of 358% in the three years ending FY24. For this reason, it was recognised as the Fastest-Growing MSME (Medium) at the ET MSME Awards 2024, India's most prestigious MSME company's impact stems from its specialised approach to customised premixes, which include blends of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other functional ingredients. By democratising access to sophisticated nutritional enhancement, Sudeep Nutrition has enabled micro, small, and medium food manufacturers to compete with larger corporations, levelling the field in the cutthroat food and beverage market. Its backward integration strategy has been revolutionary for India's MSME ecosystem, allowing for price benefits and operational Nutrition's technological innovations extend beyond basic mixing to advanced processing capabilities. A technology with the ability to modify fine particles into agglomerated powders with better stability and dissolution capabilities has opened new product development possibilities for MSMEs. This has been especially impactful for manufacturers of infant formulas, making it easier for them to meet international standards while maintaining cost company's role as an ecosystem enabler extends beyond product supply to comprehensive technical support. Sudeep Nutrition assists with different development challenges such as active ingredient stability, providing MSMEs with specialised knowledge that would otherwise require substantial R&D investment. This has empowered more than 1,000 enterprises worldwide to innovate and expand their portfolios without the barriers of technical expertise and capital its comprehensive approach combining technical innovation, backward integration, and extensive support, this ET MSME Award winner exemplifies how specialised MSMEs can drive ecosystem-wide transformation, proving that revolutionary change can begin with excellence in niche more winner vignettes of the ET MSME Awards , keep an eye on this space.
