Forplanet Ingredients, founded in 2018, is a pioneering company headquartered in India, known for its commitment to reducing food waste through innovative solutions. With the slogan "Upcycling surplus food into ingredients that are great for the planet," the company transforms surplus and rejected food from manufacturers and retailers into nutritious animal feed.
Operating within multiple sectors, including Computing, Food and Beverage, Logistics, and Waste Solution, Forplanet Ingredients employs its expertise in feed nutrition and technical processing to produce high-energy feed ingredients trusted by leading Indian feed brands. This approach not only helps in cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional waste disposal methods but also provides economic returns for food brands.
The company secured a seed round investment of $1.00M on May 22, 2022, backed by reputable investors such as Indigram Labs Foundation - TBI, supported by DST, GoI, and Sanjiv Rangrass. This investment will likely bolster its capacity to scale operations and further its influence within the industry.