Freshara Agro Exports Limited was originally formed as a Partnership Firm under the Partnership Act, 1932 in the name and style of ‘Freshara Picklz Exports’ pursuant to Deed of Partnership dated July 24, 2015. Subsequently its firm was converted from Partnership firm into a public limited company as per the provision of Part I Chapter XXI of the Companies Act, 2013 with the name and style of ‘FRESHARA AGRO EXPORTS LIMITED’ and received a Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies, Tamil-Nadu and Andaman situated at Chennai dated November 22, 2023.
Freshara Agro Exports is engaged in the procurement, processing and exporting of preserved Gherkins and other pickled commodities from India to different countries of the world. Its procurement process involves direct sourcing from accredited farms and farmers dedicated to sustainable agricultural methodologies. The company concludes buy-back agreements with the farmers and in turn supplies the farmers the necessary sowing material such as seeds to the identified small and marginal farmers. The company meticulously processes the procured Gherkins and other pickled vegetables within its processing facility, adhering to stringent quality and preservation protocols prior to exportation. Gherkins and other pickled vegetables are processed in its processing facility situated in Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu on a high-quality measure and packed in food-grade drums, glass jars and metal tins as processed products. Gherkins are savored pickle vegetable relished globally & consumed in the markets of Europe, USA, Australia, Russia, etc. as a delicacy with other food items.
Moreover, for product testing it uses its own laboratory inside the processing facility with a dedicated team. Due to its rigorous quality assurance program, the company is accredited by a number of leading organizations, including Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Star-K Kosher, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), International Featured Standards, Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS), these food safety certifications ensures that all of its products meet or exceed industry standards and helps in exporting to countries like Russia, United States, United Kingdom, various countries in Europe, Middle-East, North America and South America, etc. The company has been recognized as a 100% Export House by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in the procurement, processing and exporting of preserved Gherkins and other pickled commodities from India to different countries of the world. The procurement process involves direct sourcing from accredited farms and farmers dedicated to sustainable agricultural methodologies.
Products of the company
- Gherkins
- Baby Corns
- Banderilla
- Mixed Vegetables (Gherkins, Chilies, Banderillas)
Awards and accreditations
- 2016-17: The company received Excellence Award by FIEO for “Top MSME Exporter In The Southern Region Silver Award.
- 2017-18: The company received Excellence Award by FIEO for Emerging Exporter in Southern Region - MSME - GOLD.
- 2019-20: The company received Excellence Award by MEPZ for Highest Exports in Food & Agro Products 2nd Place.
- 2021-22: The company received Excellence Award by MSME Ministry, Government of Tamil Nadu for State Level - Best Agro based Enterprise”. Chief Guest : Mr. M.K.Stalin (Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu).
- 2022: The company received award by Assocham - Kolkata for Small and Succeeding MSME of the Year 2022.
- 2023: The company received award by Excellence Award by Assocham - Ahmedabad for Best Exporter of The Year 2023.
- 2023: The company received award by Excellence Award by Assocham - New Delhi for MSME of The Year 2023 (Winner) and Quality Excellence of The Year 2023 (Runner Up)
- 2024: The company received award by Assocham- New Delhi for MSME of the Year.
History and milestones
- 2015: The company originally incorporated as partnership firm with name of ‘Freshara Picklz Exports’ pursuant to Deed of Partnership dated July 23, 2015.
- 2023: The company is Converted from Partnership Firm to Public Limited Company.