Phalada

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Phalada Agro was built with a vision of providing end-to-end solutions for organic agriculture while being fair and transparent with all stakeholders in this cycle, including our farmers, customers, employees, and the environment.
Founder, CMN Shastry
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Founded in 1999, our company started with a clear vision: to provide end-to-end solutions for organic agriculture. Recognizing the fundamental needs for the success of organic farming, we focused on two key areas:

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Our journey began with a commitment to organic agriculture, supporting farmers at every step of the way. Today, we operate across the entire supply chain, from identifying and guiding farmers, helping them achieve organic certification, ensuring fair pricing for their produce, to processing and exporting these products to over 25 countries worldwide.

 

Our mission remains steadfast: to support and promote organic farming, ensuring that both farmers and consumers benefit from healthier, more sustainable agricultural practices.

Our Philosophy

To be Fair & Transparent with Our Farmers

At Phalada Agro, we believe in fostering strong relationships with our farmers. Our engagement with them begins with training, Knowledge sharing, and continuous support to ensure they grow their produce with confidence. We buy their produce at fair prices, ensuring they know exactly where their products are sold. This transparent approach builds trust, commitment, and a sense of ownership among our farmers. We are dedicated to fostering long-term relationships, which guarantees consistent, high-quality supplies from our close-knit network of 1851 farmers.

To be Fair & Transparent with Our Customers

We work with customers who value long-term relationships and are committed to the cause of organic agriculture. At Phalada Agro, we ensure fair and transparent pricing, enabling our customers to remain competitive in their market. By connecting our customers directly with the growers, we provide insight into the origins of the produce and the realities of organic farming. This transparency ensures long-term, meaningful relationships throughout the supply chain, benefiting both our customers and our farmers.

Timelines Of Our Journey

1999
1999
1999

Phalada Agro was founded, laying the foundation for sustainable organic farming.

2000
2000

Developed over 30+ agri-input products, helping farmers transition to organic farming

2002
2002
2002

Formed our first group of 20 organic farmers, certifying 300 acres of land as organic.

2003
2003
2003

Participated in Biofach, Nuremberg –the world’s largest organic expo. Made our first export shipment of organic vanilla to Germany.

2004
2004
2004

Initiated India’s first organic saffron project in Kashmir, expanding our product portfolio

2005
2005

Entered the U.S. market, expanding our global reach.

2009
2009

Awarded Best Manufacturer/Exporter by FKCCI.

2010
2010

Received Best Manufacturer/Exporter Award by FKCCI for the second year.

2011
2011

Implemented a full ERP-based traceability system to ensure end-to-end transparency. Awarded Best Manufacturer/Exporter by FKCCI for the third year

2012
2012

Received GMP license for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines from the Government of India.

Launched our organic food brand ‘Phalada Pure & Sure,’ bringing certified organic products to consumers.

2013
2013

Recognized as the Top Exporter of Organic Spices by the Spices Board of India

2014
2014

Began private label exports of organic products, partnering with Whole Foods Market, USA

2015
2015

Began private label exports of organic products, partnering with Whole Foods Market, USA.

2016
2016

Introduced tender jackfruit as a vegan alternative to meat in a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) forma

2017
2017

Installed a fully automated spice and herbs processing line with continuous steam sterilization from Safe Steril, France.

2019
2019

Opened our first ‘Phalada Pure & Sure’ organic store and café in Bangalore.

2020
2020

Exported our first shipment under the retail brand ‘Phalada Pure & Sure’ to the UAE.

2021
2021

Set up a 300 KW solar plant, moving towards clean energy and reducing our carbon footprint.

2022
2022

Established an international sourcing office in Tanzania to support local farmers and source organic ingredients from the region.

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Phalada Agro was founded, laying the foundation for sustainable organic farming.