Founded in 2008 and based in Nashik, Maharashtra, Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. is a vertically integrated grower, packer, and global exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables. Operating under the brand names Farm Fresh, Grape Kart, and Karma, the company is recognized as a top-tier horticultural exporter from India, especially known for high-quality table grapes, pomegranates, raisins, and seasonal vegetables. Sangle Agro has built a strong supply chain by integrating contract farming, packhouse automation, and cold chain logistics to serve over 20 international markets.
Core Business
Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. manages the complete value chain from cultivation to export logistics. The company’s core areas include:
- Fresh Fruit Production and Export
- Vegetable and Onion Export Programs
- Raisin Processing and Packaging
- Contract Farming & Farmer Training Programs
- Cold Chain and Post-Harvest Infrastructure
The company has built long-term relationships with retail chains, wholesale buyers, and distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Southeast Asia.
Product and Service Offerings
Fresh Fruits
- Grapes:
- Thompson Seedless
- Sonaka
- Flame Seedless
- Crimson Seedless
- Sharad Seedless
- Black Jumbo
- Pomegranates:
- Raisins:
- Green, Golden, Black, and Brown
Vegetables & Other Produce
- Vegetables:
- Green chilli, capsicum, tomato, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, eggplant, pumpkin, okra
- Onions:
- Red and white, exported in bulk and pre-packaged formats
Sangle Agro offers custom packaging, private labeling, and third-party inspection services to clients globally.
Specialisation and Core USP
The company's unique value propositions include:
- Strong Farmer Network:
- Over 1,000+ contract farmers
- 1,200+ hectares of cultivation under direct and associated farming
- BRC-certified Packhouse:
- Automated grading, pre-cooling, and packaging lines with 100+ MT daily capacity
- Cold Chain Logistics:
- In-house refrigerated storage and loading bays ensuring zero breakage in the cold chain
- Brand Differentiation:
- Farm Fresh for mainstream retail
- Grape Kart for online B2B programs
- Karma for premium fruit line
Financial Strength
Based on export data and operational scale:
- Estimated annual turnover of INR 80–100 crore (~USD 10–12 million)
- Export operations account for 85% of total revenue
- Rapid growth in online B2B and bulk buyer segments
The company has reinvested in infrastructure development including ripening chambers, reefer logistics, and GAP-certified farm clusters.
Shipment and Export Records
Based on trade platforms like Volza and ImportYeti, and APEDA shipment data:
- Annual export volume:
- Over 450+ containers/year
- ~7,500 MT of grapes exported annually
- Key export destinations:
- Netherlands, UK, Germany, Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia
- Products exported:
- Table grapes (80%), pomegranates (10%), raisins and vegetables (10%)
Notably, the company exports during India’s primary grape export season (December to April) and has off-season vegetable programs supported by greenhouses and drip irrigation.
Target Markets
Sangle Agro targets:
- European retailers and importers
- Middle Eastern supermarket chains
- Russian wholesale buyers
- Asian fresh fruit distributors
- Online aggregators and wholesale platforms
Its product compliance and quality benchmarks make it a preferred supplier in residue-regulated markets like the EU.
Operational Capabilities
- Infrastructure:
- Packhouse facility in Vinchur Agro Park, Nashik
- 3 pre-cooling units
- 5 cold storage chambers (250 MT capacity)
- Farm Support:
- Dedicated agronomist team
- Farmer training workshops on pesticide residue, GAP, and pruning
- Technology:
- Real-time traceability system
- Digital moisture and brix testers for quality grading
- Certifications:
- BRC (British Retail Consortium)
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- GRASP
- APEDA packhouse approval
Certifications and Compliance
Sangle Agro adheres to international food safety and social responsibility standards:
- BRC Food Safety Certification
- GLOBALG.A.P. & GRASP
- FSSAI (India)
- APEDA-Approved Exporter
- Residue-free assurance protocols based on EU MRLs
- Cold Chain SOPs validated by third-party audits
Customer Testimonials
“We’ve been sourcing grapes from Sangle Agro since 2017. Their consistency and zero-residue compliance are unmatched.”
— Peter Van Hoorn, Sourcing Head, FreshFields BV (Netherlands)
“Farm Fresh brand pomegranates are a hit in our Dubai retail chain. The quality and color are outstanding.”
— Sameer Qureshi, Director, GulfFresh LLC (UAE)
Major Achievements
- Ranked among top 10 grape exporters from India (APEDA, 2022)
- Exported to 20+ countries with zero rejection record in EU phytosanitary audits
- Launched “Grape Kart” digital platform for wholesale buyers in 2020
- Recognized by APEDA and Maharashtra Agriculture Department for excellence in horticultural exports
- Annual participation in global trade shows:
- Fruit Logistica (Berlin)
- Asia Fruit Logistica (Bangkok)
- Gulfood (Dubai)
Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. continues to lead India’s premium horticulture export segment by integrating innovation, agronomy, and global market compliance to deliver quality, traceability, and consistency year after year.