Healthy snacking brand Farmley aims to double revenue to Rs 600-700 cr in FY26
brand
Farmley
expects revenue to nearly double to Rs 600-700 crore in the current financial year, driven by growing demand for
nutritious snacks
, the company said on Friday.
The Noida-headquartered startup, founded in 2017 by two
Indian Institute of Technology
alumni, reported a revenue of Rs 370 crore during FY 2024-25.
"We aim for Rs 600-700 crore revenue in the current fiscal with expansion of our presence in both offline and online channels," the company's CEO and co-founder Akash Sharma told PTI at a
healthy snacking summit
.
Farmley plans to invest Rs 40-50 crore in a new factory near Noida to boost production capacity, with the facility expected to be operational next year, Sharma said. The company hopes to achieve profitability in the current financial year.
The firm's product portfolio includes dry fruits, seeds, healthy snacks, savouries and ready-to-eat mixes, focusing on quality, nutrition and affordability.
A company report released on Friday showed
roasted and flavoured dry fruits
were the most preferred savoury snack among 36 per cent of respondents, while 19 per cent specifically chose makhana, a type of puffed lotus seed.
Over 55 per cent of survey participants said they actively seek clean,
preservative-free snacks
, while 52 per cent prefer resealable,
eco-conscious packaging
. Nearly 45 per cent of consumers favour portable snack formats like dry fruit-based desserts and energy bars.
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