The Most Promising Seafood Companies to Watch in 2019

2020 | Volume-1 | Issue-1

The Most Promising

Sea Food Companies to Watch in 2020

Yogesh Grover Founder Director Empire Foods

WHERE DELIVERING ‘QUALITY’ IS THE ONLY PRIORITY

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WHERE DELIVERING ‘QUALITY’ IS THE ONLY PRIORITY

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24 Health Bites Seafood Nutritional Content and Health Benets – An Overview

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38 Food Talk Food Trucks: The Next-Gen Lip-Smacking Street Food Culture

CXO Standpoint The Indian Food Technology Scenario

INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS

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Megaa Moda Disrupting the Seafood Industry since Inception

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Jeelani Marine Products

Charcoal Eats

Hunger Must Die

Serving Delicious, Modern Indian Flavours

Assuring Succulent Food with Gen Z Customer Service

A Globally Renowned Exporter of Seafood and Aquaculture

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Yogesh Grover Founder Director Empire Foods

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Empire Foods aim to earn the reputation of being one of the quality consciousness seafood Exporters from India

ith each passing day, the Indian Seafood industry is embracing all the traditional as well as new-age regulations and driving the country towards better economic growth. It stands tall amongst the leading quality seafood providers to all the major markets across the world.

It has become the largest exporter of shrimp to USA, the 2nd largest to Europe and the 4th largest to Japan, says an independent report.

Effectively following the quality control constraints and international regulatory requirements have empowered the seafood processing plants within the industry to reach the epitome of success.

With technology joining the foray, the seafood solution providing companies have to be on their toes to withstand the complexities of skyrocketing demands, thereby achieving a significant export turnover.

One such fastest-growing company that has surpassed all the challenges and created a niche in the Seafood industry is Empire Foods, a division of Empire Industries Ltd. Living by ‘Quality’, the company’s consistent efforts have placed it amongst the leading importers & exporters of seafood products in the country. Empire Foods imports an array of seafood, meat, and other rare products from all over the globe and market them pan India. Its export facilities showcase growing and processing premium Vannamei Shrimps from the pristine waters of the Eastern coast of India. Besides, its processing plant is located in the beautiful city of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

Sailing it Right Mr. Yogesh Grover is the Founder Director at Empire Foods. A Science graduate and a Chartered Accountant by profession, Mr. Yogesh has a vast experience of working in Europe and Africa. After coming back to India, he

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Wherever there is a seafood distribution, we are present there. We constantly work on bringing new products to suit the customer requirements

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We always strive towards excellence by building our working principles into everything we offer and the impact we have on the society

observed that the seafood served in India was unable to satisfy the quality standards. Though having the availability of a 7200 km of coastline, he acknowledged that most of the top-quality products were getting exported and the nation was dependent on the quality of seafood far below international standards.

luxurious hotels including the Taj Group of Hotels, Hyatt, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, ITC Hotels, The LaLiT, Le Méridien, etc. Moreover, it also caters to Special Occasions and Air Catering that includes TajSATS and Oberoi Flight Kitchen. Empire Foods is one of the major suppliers to Ship chandeliers across the country.

Considering this, Mr. Grover introduced ‘Basa’ fish in the year 2008 which completely transformed the way Indian hotels served fish. Later, he successfully established Empire Foods with a vision to roll out quality seafood products available globally or locally to the Indian consumers. Since then, the sole mission is to satisfy customers, suppliers, employees, and shareholders in the longer run.

Be it import or export, Empire Seafood’s well-established Quality Control (QC) department plays a pivotal in performing microbiological and other tests on every product, starting right from the fish farms, with utmost excellence. Its Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliant processing plant ensures that the consumers meet the best quality products. Recently, the company has implemented a novel system in this plant which is approved by the Marine Products Exports Development Authority of India (MPEDA).

Today, the company has PAN India branches with a strong and unassailable cold chain distribution network. Under his aegis, the company serves rare products like Nile Perch, Seabass, Black cod and Truffles to the consumers across the country.

The Helm of Expansion Empire Foods imports Basa, Raw & Smoked salmon, Nile perch, Lamb, Pork, Duck, Chilean Sea bass, Black cod, Tuna Saku, Tilapia, Caviar, Truffles, and many other products from all over the world. Today, it has 40% of the market share of seafood products in India. Its commitment to delivering quality has helped it in being a frontrunner in the Hotel – Restaurant – Cafe (HORECA) segment in most of its products. Backed by 400 dedicated professionals, Empire Foods through this segment serves various

Empire Seafoods is a British Retail Consortium (BRC) and International Featured Standard (IFS) certified company.

Recognizing the robust inspection system in the US and Europe, the company takes strong directives to follow the guidelines laid as per the norms of each importing country.

The agenda of quenching the needs of customers alongside satisfying the partners is what keeps Empire Foods ‘Moving’. It is all set to tread the extra mile and be a 1000 crore turnover company by 2025.

Empire foods is the most awarded company in the seafood industry:

Overhauling the Tides Embracing the new-age tech-enabled advancements, the company consistently puts its best foot forward in upgrading its machinery to outperform own milestones. We participate in various food shows, strongly does e-marketing and also meets the international visitors on a regular basis to engage the existing and new clientele. Empire Foods keeps on developing new products including raw as well as cooked ones alongside working on the online sales tool for the market.

“Our business is like a family and we grow together happily. Our mantra is to enjoy doing what we do. When we enjoy our work, everyone associated with us also enjoys our services,” he added further.

The Success Mantra Mr. Grover believes that success comes to those who are passionate about what they do and continuously strive for it. Acknowledging the complexities of the industry, he advises the young entrepreneurs to always look for a solution. He says, “There will be new issues and challenges coming up on a daily basis as the seafood industry is very dynamic. You should focus only on solutions without worrying about problems.”

To explore more about the ‘Empire’ of Empire Foods visit –empirefoods.co.in

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Talking about Empire Foods’ success, Mr. Grover says, “In my opinion, the success of any organization is determined by the strength of their team. Only a happy and motivated team can bring the best results for the company. I understand employees need and act accordingly.”

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ith each passing day, the information technology and biotech revolutions are disrupting the global seafood industry like never before. From land-based fish farming to deep-sea fishing, the upwelling tech-enabled innovations within this industry are unlocking infinite growth opportunities for today and tomorrow. The rise of ‘SeaTech’ is effectively acknowledging the supply chain transparency, manufacturing functionalities, hassle-free fishing outcomes, climate change adaptation, aquaculture, etc.

No need to squint as the day is not far when the world will witness the wildfire of an Internet of Fish. An internet backed by cameras, bots, sensors that will have the potential to reveal the underwater dynamics and on-going ripples just within a few clicks. The seafood industry is on its way to catch the wave of novel Apps notifying detailed insights into the changing ocean conditions and subaquatic happenings.

It’s the curated knacks of the professionals that are

outlining this Internet of Fish intending to bring in noteworthy benefits to the table. Gone are the days when devising technology for the underwater operation wasn’t a priority. Today, the AI, IoT, AR/VR, etc. is breaking all, the traditional barriers and welcoming more productive and lower-waste fishing thereby, laying the foundation of a ‘Real-time Fisheries Management’ framework.

Powered by these game-changing technologies this Internet of Fish will surely create a podium of cut-throat competition. As such, for the seafood solution providers, combination and collaboration will surely become the need of the hour. They need to fasten their seatbelts and be at the helm of ‘Change’.

Recognizing such professionals that are revolutionizing the Seafood Industry and keeping innovation on their radar by staying up-to-speed with the developments, we have come up with this special edition of “The Most Promising Sea Food Companies to Watch in 2020”. This issue has featured a handful of companies offering a diverse and

engaging mix of commitment and distinctiveness. It will help you to walk through a list of experts embracing a multi-disciplinary approach and covering a range of relevant issues in its sector.

On the Cover of the issue is Empire Foods, a division of Empire Industries Ltd that is an undisputed leader in the distribution of seafood and meat distribution in India. It stands amongst the largest Exporter of Shrimps to USA, European Union, Middle East, and China.

Apart from such an insightful cover story, we have also enlisted, Charcoal Eats – a tech-enabled, Indian Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) venture that delivers high quality, modern Indian flavors to its patrons; Hunger Must Die a ‘delivery only’ kitchen is making a difference with its extremely customer-oriented services and lip-smacking food; and Jeelani Marine Products (JMP) - one of the leading suppliers of sea-caught and aquaculture material in India.

While flipping the pages, take note not to miss out exclusive Interview with team Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd. (MMPL). This edition also showcases an article The Indian Food Technology Scenario by Kumar Kushang – Co-founder and CEO at Adurcup Private Limited.

Turning some more pages will help you find articles Food Trucks – The Next-gen Lip-smacking Street Food Culture and Seafood Nutritional Content and Health Benefits – An Overview from the Editor’s desk. These articles will help you understand the current market scenario of this industry.

Looking at the emerging opportunities and the growing possibilities, this issue of ours will introduce you to a whole new world of novelty.

So enjoy the exciting read!

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Yogesh Gupta Director

Megaa Moda Disrupting the Seafood Industry since Inception

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Shankar Ramalingam Director

INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS his interview highlights the consistent endeavors of Team Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd. (MMPL) that treads the extra mile to quench the needs of its client organizations.

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Delight. We procure, process, freeze, pack and export dierent kinds of frozen shrimps like Vannamei, Black Tiger, White, Pink Shrimp, Scampi, Sea Caught Shrimps, etc.

IS: Kindly brief us about your company.

The capacity restraint and add on costs of leased premises was deterring our growth after a point, so we decided for setting-up of own Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure and Distribution Hub. There were numerous challenges in terms of funding arrangements, laying the infrastructure of the plant and machinery

Team MMPL: Our story began in 2012, when two friends Mr. Yogesh Gupta and Mr. Shankar Ramalingam came together to venture into a journey of exporting seafood to the world under the brand name of Megaa and Megaa

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as well as statutory clearances. However, we were determined to achieve our aim strategically. The first brick was laid on May 2016 with starting of the construction of our own processing unit which concluded in June, 2017 in its entirety. Our unit with all modern infrastructures was operational within a miraculous span of thirteen months from scratch to commercial production including obtaining all statutory permissions. The total capital outlay on the unit is over 40 crores.

We are recognized as Two Star Export House under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is registered with The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Export Inspection Agency (EIA) and Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). The Company is accredited with international certifications like US- FDA, BAP, BRC, SEDEX and AEO-T2.

Megaa has been awarded many prestigious awards from various national governing bodies. Recently it has received SME Excellence Award 2019 for Food Processing sector from Dun & Bradstreet-RBL Bank SME Business Excellence Awards 2019.

IS: Give a brief info about the person who is to be highlighted in this Profile, and what was the source of inspiration for him/her and the company to be in the Food & Beverage segment.

Team MMPL: Mr. Yogesh Gupta has managed his business of leather goods exports. He has been active participator in various commercial, social sporting and educational activities and holds prestigious post/membership in many such economic, social, sports and educational organizations. He was Chairman (Trade Development) of Indian Leather Products Association. He 20

is member of Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, FICCI, AIMA, ICC, FIEO, SEAI, etc. among others. Presently, he is Vice President of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Shankar Ramalingam has worked with large corporate houses like Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Sun Biotechnology Limited. He has been active participator in various commercial, social and educational activities and holds prestigious post/membership in many such organizations.

He is member of Bengal Chamber of Commerce, IndoGerman Chamber of Commerce & Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. He was the President of Seafood Exports Association of India (West Bengal region). He is secretary of Calcutta Debating Circle (CDC) & of the “Quizzing Society.”

The experience of Mr. Ramalingam in seafood industry and the experience of Mr. Yogesh Gupta in export business helped to start the business of seafood export under the brand name of Megaa. Food processing has become an integral part of the food supply chain in the global economy, and India has also seen growth in this sector in the last few years. In spite of the fact that India is one of the largest producers of agricultural and food products in the world, it still lags behind in the global food processing value chain. India’s agricultural exports basically consist of raw materials which are then processed in other countries.

We perceived that there is massive opportunity for us in the underutilised food processing sector, IS: What are the different products/services/solutions provided by your company, setting you apart from your competitors?

Team MMPL: We have always believed in serving the best product. We follow a stringent policy of zero defect. We are January 2020|

completely dedicated to comply with all the applicable national as well as international laws and regulations pertaining to our trade. We maintain complete cold chain from procuring raw material in refrigerated vans to processing the raw material in desired temperatures to storing products in cold stores and making final shipment in refrigerated trucks to increase longevity of our products.

We have a team of qualified employees. We have high sensitivity metal detectors and mechanized packaging machines. We have in-house logistic support.

We export Block & IQF Frozen Shrimps of various species.

IS: What are the key attributes that helped your company to overcome the challenges that it faced during its establishment?

Team MMPL: Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd. is led by professionally qualified entrepreneurs. It has strengthened its bricks on contemporary business model unlike conventional business paradigm. We have dared to be different.

During our incubation period, we have always stayed optimistic and found out solutions to our capital requirements. The success can be attributed to our bank the Federal Bank Ltd. who has always backed us very well and supported our journey. Our financial accomplishments were to receive equity participation from West Bengal MSME VC Fund as well as Central Grant from Ministry of Food Processing & Industries.

We are always prepared for constant change and are keeping up with market dynamics.

IS: With the massive tech-enabled advancements, what are the opportunities and challenges evolving with it?

Team MMPL: The company has installed world class infrastructure and machinery including IQF freezer from Sweden whose capacity is 925 kg/hr and shrimp peeling machine from China. We have built in house approved laboratory with all modern equipments at par with world class standards. The peeling machine is 10 times faster than hand peeling. It can significantly reduce labour cost. The peeling is also better as the cut is uniform. It can peel any kind. IQF is capable of extremely quick freezing of shrimps. IQF is energy efficient. We have installed a blanching line this year.

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machines is quite high. In case of import, if there is any breakdown, it is quite difficult to resolve the matter at the earliest. Spare parts must be kept handy in order to save time and money. We are incorporating tech enabled advancements but what is also of importance is to have enough skills to be able to use that technology.

IS: Share with us your company’s contribution to its sector.

Team MMPL: The marine products exports from India reached 13 lakh tons worth USD 7.08 billion in 2017-18 and registered a double digit growth rate of 20 per cent in value terms as compared to 2007-08. Since 2016, our sales have grown exponentially. Our company’s top line has shot from 58.60 cr in FY 2016-17 (when we were on leased premises) to 114.19 cr in FY 2017-18 (when we had started production in our own unit). Now our top line has touched another milestone of 174.37 cr in FY 18-19. We have registered growth rate of 53 per cent in the last year. We are expecting to cross landmark of 200 crores in the current year.

IS: How do you motivate creativity and innovation in the workspace while maintaining a healthy work environment?

Team MMPL: Team innovation is the nucleus of every accomplished task. We are keeping our team in loop with our strategies. The team actively participates and we appreciate their inputs. We encourage different perspectives.

The suggestions of the employees don’t go through several layers of approvals which may end up losing its essence.

Having a team that shares one vision and works together helps the organization achieve its purpose.

IS: Brief us about the current scenario of Sea Food Industry and your company’s future plans.

Team MMPL: There has been a significant increase in fish production in India in last five decades along with soaring growth in export of fish. The country has exported about 1.4 million tones of fish and fish products in 2018 valuing about 7 billion US dollars.

India has a huge potential for ‘ready to cook’ and ‘cooked’ seafood due to growing number of stores. We are poised to enter domestic markets in 12-18 months by strengthening our brand so that we can secure our place on the shelves of Indian stores. We are on the path to do backward integration into farm level sponsorship and fish feed farming.

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ood’ is one amongst the basic needs of humans which plays a vital role in the proper functioning of mind and body. But, it’s the consumption of healthy food which has the potential to offer a hassle-free lifestyle. One form of food which when consumed in the right proportion offers an ample amount of health benefits with its high nutritional content is ‘Seafood’.

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‘It’s a high-protein food that is low on calories as well as

total & saturated fat. Seafood is being recommended by nutritionists for its good vitamins and minerals composition which brings in numerous health benefits to our dining table. Recent surveys have put forth that eating quality seafood can mitigate the risks associated with heart attack, hypertension, obesity, stroke, etc.

Besides, seafood also consists of necessary nutrients for the overall development of infants and children.

Let’s get some deeper insights into the nutritional content of seafood: Low-calorie, High-protein Seafood is considered to be a low-calorie source which makes it a perfect dietary recommendation. Most of the low-fat fish species like sole, flounder, cod, etc. comprise less than 100 cal per 3-ounce portion cooked. When it comes to fattier fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, etc. the calorie content outlined is just 200 per serving.

Talking about protein – seafood is a comprehensive source of protein which is just an add-on to its nutritional content. Serving a 3-ounce fish and shellfish successfully offers nearly 30-40% protein averagely required by a human body daily. It’s inner assemblage showcasing less connective tissue as compared to poultry and red meat makes it easier to digest.

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Seafood holds a decent amount of amino acids that effectively empower and ensure healthy growth and optimum development of the foetus when consumed in moderate amount and recommended by medical practitioners.

Low Fat and Cholesterol When it comes to fat composition, seafood is considered to be a low total and saturated fat meal. Most of the fish and shellfish consist of less than 5% of total fat, while the fattiest fish like king salmon and mackerel have close to 15% fat. Seafood consists of a large proportion of polyunsaturated fat alongside omega-3 fatty acids which bring in a plethora of health benefits for the human body.

Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids namely Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) can play a significant role in contributing to the vision and brain developments of the infants, suggests scientific pieces of evidence. The evidence also proposes that these fatty acids can also reduce the risks associated with heart disease.

Almost all the animal source foods comprise of Cholesterol in different amounts. Present-day dietary recommendations notify that one should limit the cholesterol intake to 300 mg per day. Nearly all fish and

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shellfish consist of less than 100 mg of cholesterol per 3-ounce of serving. Also, many of the lean fish offer less than 60 mg of cholesterol consumption.

A Comprehensive Source of Vitamins and Minerals Seafood (especially fish oil) is one of the largest natural sources of vitamin D, vitamin A, and B-complex vitamins. B-complex vitamins efficaciously impact the human body and help in the healthy development of the nervous system. While vitamin A is necessary for healthy vision and skin, vitamin D plays a profound part in the overall development of bones.

Fishes like Yellowfin tuna is a good source of minerals like iron, selenium, iodine, zinc, etc. This is followed by other seafood options which include crab, salmon, halibut, clams, sardines, oysters, shrimp, etc.

Selenium is an antioxidant that has the potential to prevent cell damage and also help in countering the adverse effects of mercury. While zinc helps in cell growth and creating a powerful immune system, iodine helps in maintaining thyroid gland functioning and iron aids in the production of RBCs. Intake of whole small fishes like anchovies and sardines provides a decent amount of calcium required for the overall development of bones.

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Here’s a list of benefits associated with seafood consumption: Brain – One of the major contributors to neurological development in infants and children.

Eyes – Contributes to the sight improvement and nerve growth in the retina.

Muscles – Plays an essential role in muscle and tissue building.

Heart – Consumption of right proportion of quality Seafood can: - Mitigate the risks associated with cardiovascular disease - Reduce the chances of getting a heart attack - Decrease the risks related to heart arrhythmias and blood triglyceride levels - Boost the circulatory system - Improve the level of High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (Good)

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Jeelani Marine Products A Globally Renowned Exporter of Seafood and Aquaculture

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S. H. Aboobaker Managing Director

ndia’s marine product business has emerged as a dynamic foreign exchange generation sector, creating employment opportunities for both large and small related sectors. Several factors attribute to this major shift in the country’s fisheries structure, including growing urbanization, globalization, rapidly changing lifestyles and eating habits, trade liberalization and the emergence of a new market.

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and aquaculture material in India. Nestled in the picturesque West Coast of India, Ratnagiri, the company is known for its prominent export work in domestic and international markets. The corporation has a staff of more than 450 people who contribute in all areas of the enterprise right from purchase to operation, quality control, quality assurance, packaging, delivery, marketing, customer service, etc.

Such growth wouldn’t have been possible without the industry-leading players like Jeelani Marine Products (JMP). JMP is one of the leading suppliers of sea-caught

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Aboobaker - Managing Director. He commenced his career as an employee in a seafood trading firm. He served the industry for over three years gaining extensive knowledge and forming strong connections with people.

Later, in the year 2011, Mr. Aboobaker followed his instincts and ventured into the seafood trading business. His exploration overseas was a direct result of his passion and dedication towards the business. With the honorable aspiration and will to supply fresh catch to seafood lovers, he paved the path for seafood export. Consequently, today, under his leadership, JMP is one of the most sought-after seafood and aquaculture exporter in the country.

Esteemed Services JMP provides fresh and premium quality Fish, Cephalopods, and Crustaceans both sea-caught and aquacultured. It is one the best seafood exporter from India and with a wide variety of products, including Indian Mackerel, Squid, Cuttlefish, Ribbon Fish, Croaker, SeaCaught Shrimps, Vannamei Shrimps, Black Tiger, etc.

The company serves countries such as the USA, Japan, Thailand, China, South Africa, European Union (EU) Russia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, East Africa, Egypt, Korea, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and UAE. The firm satisfies the needs of international seafood lovers through competitive prices, quality control, consistency, ontime delivery, and premium services. Regarding the quality of services, Mr. Aboobaker says, “We always aspire to enhance our product quality and update our export variety.

Also, we are committed to using latest technology right from the raw material sourcing to processing, packaging and delivering superior quality products to international market.”

Sound Infrastructure According to the firm, the best thing that has ever happened to it is the location, which is just three kilometers away from Ratnagiri Harbor. This is the perfect set up for any seafood industry.

The facility is HACCP certified, EU approved, USFDA certified and adheres to different International Quality Norms in all its processes. JMP has two Block Ice Plant with a combined production capacity of 250 MT per day. It also has an in-house Flake Ice Plant with 50 MT per day production. For freezing, two Plate Freezers are available with a combined capacity of 30 MT per day and Blast January 2020|

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Freezing with a total production capacity of 65MT per day.

Finished Products are stored at its State-of-the-Art Cold Storage wherein temperature is maintained between -18 c to -22 c all the time. The Cold Storage area has Ultra-Modern Facilities, which facilitates ease in material handling and also has good systems for effective inventory control.

Consequently, the products are fresh for a long time.

State-of-the-art Fish Processing Unit is equipped with all the necessary infrastructure needed for processing quality products at the least possible time. Further, the in-house Water Treatment Plant and Effluent Treatment Plan treat the industrial Effluents before discharge.

Industry Collaboration JMP has a good strong linkage with the Fisherman, Farmers, Self-help groups, Fisherman Co-operative society, and diverse Farming groups. The firm has formed this vast networking sourcing whole India. It procures fish from Fishing Harbors in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, wherein it has its own collection centers equipped with all necessary infrastructure and trained workforce. Further, the firm has aquaculture farming contracts in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat alongside an excellent processing center with fish cleaning and cutting facilities.

Future Lookout In forthcoming years, the firm will continue to provide the best of services related to the seafood industry. However, with the technology playing a prominent role in shaping the industry, JMP is looking forward to incorporating future technological trends and invest heavily in research and development. It is also looking to expand its infrastructure, even more, to contribute to the phenomenal growth of aquaculture.

Visit www.jeelanimarine.com to know more about the firm.

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