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भा.कृ.अनु.प-प्याज एवं लहसुन अनुसंधान निदेशालय

ICAR-DIRECTORATE OF ONION AND GARLIC RESEARCH

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Satpro Food Processing

Innovating Onion Processing: The Story of Satpro Food Processing

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₹60 lakh/year turnover
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25-30% profit margin
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Supported by ABI-ICAR-DOGR

About the Entrepreneur

Swati Maichael Gaikwad, a dynamic entrepreneur from Daund, Pune, established Satpro Food Processing (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. with support from the Agri-Business Incubator (ABI) at ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Pune. Her venture specializes in innovative value-added onion products that reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmer incomes.

Business Achievements

  • Annual turnover of ₹60 lakh with consistent 25-30% profit margins
  • Created 12 direct employment opportunities in rural Pune
  • Developed 5 innovative onion-based products
  • Established reliable market linkages for small onion growers
Satpro Processing Unit

ICAR-DOGR Support

Under the ABI program, ICAR-DOGR provided critical support including:

  • Technical guidance on onion processing technologies
  • Access to research facilities for product development
  • Business incubation and mentorship
  • Market linkage support

"The technical support and infrastructure provided by ICAR-DOGR were instrumental in scaling up our operations," says Swati Gaikwad.

Impact on Farmers

Satpro Food Processing has positively impacted the local agricultural economy:

  • Procures onions directly from 50+ small farmers in Pune district
  • Provides 15-20% better prices compared to traditional markets
  • Reduces post-harvest losses through immediate processing
  • Conducts regular training programs on quality standards

Future Plans

With plans to expand operations, Satpro aims to:

  • Increase processing capacity by 300% in next two years
  • Develop export-oriented onion products
  • Establish farmer producer organization (FPO) linkages
  • Implement blockchain for supply chain transparency