IQF Green Peas Processing Plant

A vertically integrated frozen food processing facility with controlled environment agriculture and cold chain infrastructure

Location

Kamshet, Maharashtra

Promoter

HSK Agro Foods Pvt Ltd

Total Investment

₹345 Crores

Processing Capacity

10-25 MT/day

Executive Summary

HSK Agro Foods Pvt Ltd presents an innovative, vertically integrated IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) Green Peas Processing Plant that combines controlled environment agriculture with state-of-the-art processing and cold chain infrastructure. This facility represents a strategic investment in India's rapidly growing frozen food sector, projected to reach ₹25,000 Crores by 2027.

Market Size (India)

₹25,000 Cr

By 2027

Market Growth Rate

18% CAGR

2023-2027

Export Market Size

$23 Billion

Global Frozen Vegetables

Payback Period

6 to 7 Years

Full Investment Recovery

Investment Highlights

Total Project Cost

₹ 345 Cr

Government Subsidies

₹ 85.5 Cr

Net Investment

₹ 259.5 Cr

Projected IRR

35 %

Investment Structure

The project will be implemented in two phases, combining agricultural production with advanced food processing technology to create a complete farm-to-fork solution.

Phase 1: Processing Plant

₹ 255 Cr

IQF Line + Cold Storage

Phase 2: Polyhouse

90 Cr

100 Acres Controlled Environment

Investment Allocation

Includes all capital expenditures for land, building, machinery, and pre-operative expenses

Funding Structure

Revenue Projection (25 Years)

Projected revenue based on 85% capacity utilization by Year 3

Financial Projections

Our financial model demonstrates strong returns with an IRR of 35% and payback period of 6-7 years, supported by government subsidies and premium market positioning.

25-Year Investment Returns

2100 %

Total Return: ₹870 Crores to Angel Investors

Net Total Investment: ₹259.5 Crores (After Subsidies)

Revenue & Profit Projection

EBITDA margin projected to reach 42% by Year 5

Break-even Analysis

Projected break-even point: Year 5.2

Cash Flow Analysis

Positive cash flow expected from Year 1

Production Planning

The facility will feature advanced IQF technology with a processing capacity of 10-25 MT per day, supported by 100 acres of controlled environment agriculture and 50,000 MT cold storage capacity.

IQF Processing

10 MT

Per Day (Phase 1)

Expansion Capacity

25 MT

Per Day (Phase 2)

Cold Storage

50,000

MT Capacity

Polyhouse Area

100

Acres

Production Capacity Utilization

Capacity utilization projected to reach 95% by Year 5

Technology Infrastructure

  • European IQF technology with 2-3 tons/hour capacity
  • SCADA integrated monitoring and control systems
  • Uninterrupted cold chain from field to final product
  • In-house quality control laboratory
  • Automated packaging with nitrogen flushing

Controlled Environment Agriculture

  • Climate-controlled polyhouse structures
  • IoT-based precision agriculture
  • Automated fertigation systems
  • Integrated pest management
  • 3x higher yield than traditional farming

Market Strategy

Our strategy targets premium domestic and international markets through multiple channels, leveraging India's growing frozen food demand and export opportunities.

Target Market Distribution

Domestic Retail (40%)

Target: Premium supermarket chains, modern trade outlets

Strategy: Brand positioning as premium frozen vegetables with complete traceability

Revenue: ₹120 Cr annually at full capacity

HoReCa Segment (25%)

Target: 5-star hotels, restaurant chains, catering services

Strategy: Customized packaging, bulk supply contracts

Revenue: ₹75 Cr annually at full capacity

Export Markets (30%)

Target: Gulf (UAE, Saudi), EU (Germany, UK), USA, Southeast Asia

Strategy: Premium positioning with organic and GLOBAL GAP certifications

Revenue: ₹90 Cr annually at full capacity

B2B Solutions (5%)

Target: Food processors, ready-meal manufacturers

Strategy: Contract manufacturing and private labeling

Revenue: ₹15 Cr annually at full capacity

Competitive Advantage

Comparison with industry average across key parameters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Fully integrated value chain
  • Advanced agriculture technology
  • Strategic location near Mumbai port
  • Strong government support
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • High capital investment
  • Power supply dependence
  • Limited brand recognition
  • Technical workforce requirement

Opportunities

  • Growing frozen food demand
  • Health consciousness trend
  • Government export push
  • Product line expansion

Threats

  • Commodity price fluctuations
  • Import regulation changes
  • Established competitors
  • Climate change impacts

Implementation Timeline

Q2 2025

Project Initiation

  • Land acquisition and approvals
  • Detailed project report
  • Subsidy applications
  • Technology partner selection

Q3 2025 - Q1 2026

Phase 1 Construction

  • Processing plant construction
  • Cold storage setup
  • Utility infrastructure
  • Equipment installation

Q2-Q3 2026

Commissioning & Trials

  • Equipment testing
  • Trial production runs
  • Quality certifications
  • Staff training

Q4 2026

Commercial Operations Begin

  • First production batch
  • Market launch
  • Initial exports

2030-2031

Phase 2 Implementation

  • Polyhouse construction
  • Capacity expansion
  • Product diversification
  • Market expansion

Investment Opportunity

We invite strategic investors and partners to participate in this high-growth opportunity in India's food processing sector. Our team is available for detailed discussions on financial modeling, technical specifications, and partnership structures.

Financials

Contact Person

Mr. Tushar Kshirsagar

Position

Director

Email

invest@hsktechnologies.online

Phone

+91 9960011208