InnoFarms, the innovative arm of SNL Innovations Pvt. Ltd., is transforming the fruit and vegetable processing industry with its pioneering mobile aseptic processing technology.
Addressing key challenges in the food processing sector, InnoFarms is on a mission to reduce waste, increase farmer incomes, and enhance the sustainability of food supply chains.
Addressing the Challenges
The global food processing industry faces significant issues: high levels of food waste, inefficiencies in transportation, and reliance on preservatives.
Traditional processing methods often result in substantial fruit and vegetable waste due to delays between harvest and processing.
Additionally, the need for cold storage and transportation contributes to increased carbon emissions.
InnoFarms has emerged as a game changer with its innovative mobile aseptic processing unit.
This groundbreaking technology enables fruits and vegetables to be processed directly at the farm, eliminating the need for long-distance transportation and reducing spoilage.
By converting ripe produce into preservative-free aseptic pulp, InnoFarms significantly extends shelf life to 18 months at ambient temperature.
The InnoFarms Solution
The company’s mobile aseptic processing unit is a modular, container based system that provides on farm processing.
This technology ensures that fruits and vegetables are processed at peak ripeness, maintaining the highest quality and reducing waste.
The unit can process between 500 to 5,000 kilograms of fruit in just 8 hours, offering a flexible and efficient solution for farmers.
The mobile unit’s design prioritizes safety and sustainability.
With advanced heat exchange systems for pasteurization and sterilization, the unit adheres to the highest hygiene standards while reducing energy consumption and emissions.
A Journey of Innovation
Founded by Sudhanshu Gupta and Dr. Liza Gupta in 2019, InnoFarms represents a culmination of decades of expertise in agriculture and food science.
Their vision is to empower farmers by providing a reliable and efficient processing solution.
The mobile unit is designed to be easy to use and maintain, with a focus on reducing operational costs and improving farmer profitability.
InnoFarms offers both mobile and fixed processing options, catering to diverse needs.
Clients can choose to set up a mobile fruit processing unit or invest in a fixed processing line based on their operational requirements.
The company provides comprehensive support, including feasibility studies, custom design, fabrication, and training.
Impact and Future Prospects
InnoFarms’ technology not only benefits farmers by increasing their income but also contributes to a more sustainable food processing industry.
By processing fruits and vegetables on-site, the company helps reduce transportation costs and carbon footprints.
The technology also opens up new business opportunities, with options for clients to syndicate additional processing work.
