Insights Success has come up with this special edition of "The Most Promising Seafood Companies to Watch in 2020. On the Cover of the issue is Empire Foods, a division of Empire Industries Ltd that is an undisputed leader in the distribution of seafood and meat distribution in India.

1. WHERE DELIVERING ‘QUALITY’ IS THE ONLY PRIORITY
Yogesh Grover
Founder Director
Empire Foods
2020 | Volume-1 | Issue-1
The Most Promising
Sea Food
Companies to
Watch in 2020

4. WHERE DELIVERING IS THE ONLY PRIORITY‘QUALITY’
CXO
CXO Standpoint
The Indian Food
Technology Scenario
ARTICLES
Health Bites
Seafood Nutritional
Content and Health
Benets – An Overview
Food Talk
Food Trucks: The
Next-Gen Lip-Smacking
Street Food Culture
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Cover Story

5. CONTENTS
INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS
Megaa Moda
Disrupting the Seafood
Industry since Inception
Jeelani Marine
Products
A Globally Renowned
Exporter of Seafood
and Aquaculture
Charcoal Eats
Serving Delicious,
Modern Indian Flavours
Hunger Must Die
Assuring Succulent
Food with Gen Z
Customer Service
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6. SEA FOOD
COMPANIES
TO WATCH IN 2020
Yogesh Grover
Founder Director
Empire Foods

7. Cover Story
WHERE DELIVERING IS THE ONLY PRIORITY‘QUALITY’

8. With each passing day, the
Indian Seafood industry is
embracing all the traditional
as well as new-age regulations and
driving the country towards better
economic growth. It stands tall amongst
the leading quality seafood providers to
all the major markets across the world.
It has become the largest exporter of
nd
shrimp to USA, the 2 largest to Europe
th
and the 4 largest to Japan, says an
independent report.
Effectively following the quality control
constraints and international regulatory
requirements have empowered the
seafood processing plants within the
industry to reach the epitome of success.
With technology joining the foray, the
seafood solution providing companies
have to be on their toes to withstand the
complexities of skyrocketing demands,
thereby achieving a significant export
turnover.
One such fastest-growing company that
has surpassed all the challenges and
created a niche in the Seafood industry
is Empire Foods, a division of Empire
Industries Ltd. Living by ‘Quality’, the
company’s consistent efforts have
placed it amongst the leading importers
& exporters of seafood products in the
country. Empire Foods imports an array
of seafood, meat, and other rare
products from all over the globe and
market them pan India. Its export
facilities showcase growing and
processing premium Vannamei Shrimps
from the pristine waters of the Eastern
coast of India. Besides, its processing
plant is located in the beautiful city of
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Sailing it Right
Mr. Yogesh Grover is the Founder
Director at Empire Foods. A Science
graduate and a Chartered Accountant by
profession, Mr. Yogesh has a vast
experience of working in Europe and
Africa. After coming back to India, he
“ “Empire Foods aim to earn the reputation of
being one of the quality consciousness
seafood Exporters from India

9. Wherever there is a seafood distribution,
we are present there. We constantly work on bringing
new products to suit the customer requirements
“ “

10. observed that the seafood served in India was unable to
satisfy the quality standards. Though having the availability
of a 7200 km of coastline, he acknowledged that most of
the top-quality products were getting exported and the
nation was dependent on the quality of seafood far below
international standards.
Considering this, Mr. Grover introduced ‘Basa’ fish in the
year 2008 which completely transformed the way Indian
hotels served fish. Later, he successfully established Empire
Foods with a vision to roll out quality seafood products
available globally or locally to the Indian consumers. Since
then, the sole mission is to satisfy customers, suppliers,
employees, and shareholders in the longer run.
Today, the company has PAN India branches with a strong
and unassailable cold chain distribution network. Under his
aegis, the company serves rare products like Nile Perch,
Seabass, Black cod and Truffles to the consumers across the
country.
The Helm of Expansion
Empire Foods imports Basa, Raw & Smoked salmon, Nile
perch, Lamb, Pork, Duck, Chilean Sea bass, Black cod,
Tuna Saku, Tilapia, Caviar, Truffles, and many other
products from all over the world. Today, it has 40% of the
market share of seafood products in India. Its commitment
to delivering quality has helped it in being a frontrunner in
the Hotel – Restaurant – Cafe (HORECA) segment in most
of its products. Backed by 400 dedicated professionals,
Empire Foods through this segment serves various
luxurious hotels including the Taj Group of Hotels, Hyatt,
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, ITC Hotels, The LaLiT, Le
Méridien, etc. Moreover, it also caters to Special Occasions
and Air Catering that includes TajSATS and Oberoi Flight
Kitchen. Empire Foods is one of the major suppliers to Ship
chandeliers across the country.
Be it import or export, Empire Seafood’s well-established
Quality Control (QC) department plays a pivotal in
performing microbiological and other tests on every
product, starting right from the fish farms, with utmost
excellence. Its Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP) compliant processing plant ensures that the
consumers meet the best quality products. Recently, the
company has implemented a novel system in this plant
which is approved by the Marine Products Exports
Development Authority of India (MPEDA).
Empire Seafoods is a British Retail Consortium (BRC) and
International Featured Standard (IFS) certified company.
Recognizing the robust inspection system in the US and
Europe, the company takes strong directives to follow the
guidelines laid as per the norms of each importing country.
The agenda of quenching the needs of customers alongside
satisfying the partners is what keeps Empire Foods
‘Moving’. It is all set to tread the extra mile and be a 1000
crore turnover company by 2025.
Empire foods is the most awarded company in the seafood
industry:
We always strive towards excellence by building our working principles
into everything we offer and the impact we have on the society
“
“

12. Overhauling the Tides
Embracing the new-age tech-enabled advancements, the company
consistently puts its best foot forward in upgrading its machinery to
outperform own milestones. We participate in various food shows,
strongly does e-marketing and also meets the international visitors on
a regular basis to engage the existing and new clientele. Empire
Foods keeps on developing new products including raw as well as
cooked ones alongside working on the online sales tool for the
market.
Talking about Empire Foods’ success, Mr. Grover says, “In my
opinion, the success of any organization is determined by the strength
of their team. Only a happy and motivated team can bring the best
results for the company. I understand employees need and act
accordingly.”
“Our business is like a family and we grow together happily. Our
mantra is to enjoy doing what we do. When we enjoy our work,
everyone associated with us also enjoys our services,” he added
further.
The Success Mantra
Mr. Grover believes that success comes to those who are passionate
about what they do and continuously strive for it. Acknowledging the
complexities of the industry, he advises the young entrepreneurs to
always look for a solution. He says, “There will be new issues and
challenges coming up on a daily basis as the seafood industry is very
dynamic. You should focus only on solutions without worrying about
problems.”
To explore more about the ‘Empire’of Empire Foods visit
–empirefoods.co.in
We always listen, understand,
satisfy and respect our customers
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14. A New World Wide Web
ith each passing day, the information
Wtechnology and biotech revolutions are
disrupting the global seafood industry like
never before. From land-based fish farming to deep-sea
fishing, the upwelling tech-enabled innovations within this
industry are unlocking infinite growth opportunities for
today and tomorrow. The rise of ‘SeaTech’ is effectively
acknowledging the supply chain transparency,
manufacturing functionalities, hassle-free fishing outcomes,
climate change adaptation, aquaculture, etc.
No need to squint as the day is not far when the world will
witness the wildfire of an Internet of Fish. An internet
backed by cameras, bots, sensors that will have the
potential to reveal the underwater dynamics and on-going
ripples just within a few clicks. The seafood industry is on
its way to catch the wave of novel Apps notifying detailed
insights into the changing ocean conditions and subaquatic
happenings.
It’s the curated knacks of the professionals that are
outlining this Internet of Fish intending to bring in
noteworthy benefits to the table. Gone are the days when
devising technology for the underwater operation wasn’t a
priority. Today, the AI, IoT, AR/VR, etc. is breaking all, the
traditional barriers and welcoming more productive and
lower-waste fishing thereby, laying the foundation of a
‘Real-time Fisheries Management’ framework.
Powered by these game-changing technologies this Internet
of Fish will surely create a podium of cut-throat
competition. As such, for the seafood solution providers,
combination and collaboration will surely become the need
of the hour. They need to fasten their seatbelts and be at the
helm of ‘Change’.
Recognizing such professionals that are revolutionizing the
Seafood Industry and keeping innovation on their radar by
staying up-to-speed with the developments, we have come
up with this special edition of “The Most Promising Sea
Food Companies to Watch in 2020 . This issue has”
featured a handful of companies offering a diverse and

15. engaging mix of commitment and distinctiveness. It will
help you to walk through a list of experts embracing a
multi-disciplinary approach and covering a range of
relevant issues in its sector.
On the Cover of the issue is Empire Foods, a division of
Empire Industries Ltd that is an undisputed leader in the
distribution of seafood and meat distribution in India. It
stands amongst the largest Exporter of Shrimps to USA,
European Union, Middle East, and China.
Apart from such an insightful cover story, we have also
enlisted, Charcoal Eats – a tech-enabled, Indian Quick
Service Restaurant (QSR) venture that delivers high quality,
modern Indian flavors to its patrons; Hunger Must Die a
‘delivery only’ kitchen is making a difference with its
extremely customer-oriented services and lip-smacking
food; and Jeelani Marine Products (JMP) - one of the
leading suppliers of sea-caught and aquaculture material in
India.
While flipping the pages, take note not to miss out
exclusive Interview with team Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd.
(MMPL). This edition also showcases an article The Indian
Food Technology Scenario by Kumar Kushang –
Co-founder and CEO at Adurcup Private Limited.
Turning some more pages will help you find articles Food
Trucks – The Next-gen Lip-smacking Street Food Culture
and Seafood Nutritional Content and Health Benefits – An
Overview from the Editor’s desk. These articles will help
you understand the current market scenario of this industry.
Looking at the emerging opportunities and the growing
possibilities, this issue of ours will introduce you to a whole
new world of novelty.
So enjoy the exciting read!

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20. Megaa ModaDisrupting the Seafood Industry since Inception
Yogesh Gupta
Director
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21. This interview highlights the consistent endeavors of
Team Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd. (MMPL) that treads
the extra mile to quench the needs of its client
organizations.
IS: Kindly brief us about your company.
Team MMPL: Our story began in 2012, when two friends
Mr. Yogesh Gupta and Mr. Shankar Ramalingam came
together to venture into a journey of exporting seafood to
the world under the brand name of Megaa and Megaa
Delight. We procure, process, freeze, pack and export
different kinds of frozen shrimps like Vannamei, Black
Tiger, White, Pink Shrimp, Scampi, Sea Caught Shrimps,
etc.
The capacity restraint and add on costs of leased premises
was deterring our growth after a point, so we decided for
setting-up of own Integrated Cold Chain and Value
Addition Infrastructure and Distribution Hub. There
were numerous challenges in terms of funding arrange-
ments, laying the infrastructure of the plant and machinery
INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS
Shankar Ramalingam
Director
January 2020| 19

22. as well as statutory clearances. However, we were
determined to achieve our aim strategically. The first brick
was laid on May 2016 with starting of the construction of
our own processing unit which concluded in June, 2017 in
its entirety. Our unit with all modern infrastructures was
operational within a miraculous span of thirteen months
from scratch to commercial production including obtaining
all statutory permissions. The total capital outlay on the unit
is over 40 crores.
We are recognized as Two Star Export House under
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. The
company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is registered with
The Marine Products Export Development Authority
(MPEDA), Export Inspection Agency (EIA) and Food
Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). The
Company is accredited with international certifications like
US- FDA, BAP, BRC, SEDEX and AEO-T2.
Megaa has been awarded many prestigious awards from
various national governing bodies. Recently it has received
SME Excellence Award 2019 for Food Processing sector
from Dun & Bradstreet-RBL Bank SME Business
Excellence Awards 2019.
IS: Give a brief info about the person who is to be
highlighted in this Profile, and what was the source of
inspiration for him/her and the company to be in the
Food & Beverage segment.
Team MMPL: Mr. Yogesh Gupta has managed his
business of leather goods exports. He has been active
participator in various commercial, social sporting and
educational activities and holds prestigious
post/membership in many such economic, social, sports and
educational organizations. He was Chairman (Trade
Development) of Indian Leather Products Association. He
is member of Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal
Chamber of Commerce, Indo-German Chamber of
Commerce, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, FICCI,
AIMA, ICC, FIEO, SEAI, etc. among others. Presently, he
is Vice President of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Shankar Ramalingam has worked with large corporate
houses like Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Sun Biotechnology
Limited. He has been active participator in various
commercial, social and educational activities and holds
prestigious post/membership in many such organizations.
He is member of Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Indo-
German Chamber of Commerce & Indo-American
Chamber of Commerce. He was the President of Seafood
Exports Association of India (West Bengal region). He is
secretary of Calcutta Debating Circle (CDC) & of the
“Quizzing Society.”
The experience of Mr. Ramalingam in seafood industry and
the experience of Mr. Yogesh Gupta in export business
helped to start the business of seafood export under the
brand name of Megaa. Food processing has become an
integral part of the food supply chain in the global
economy, and India has also seen growth in this sector in
the last few years. In spite of the fact that India is one of the
largest producers of agricultural and food products in the
world, it still lags behind in the global food processing
value chain. India’s agricultural exports basically consist of
raw materials which are then processed in other countries.
We perceived that there is massive opportunity for us in the
underutilised food processing sector,
IS: What are the different products/services/solutions
provided by your company, setting you apart from your
competitors?
Team MMPL: We have always believed in serving the best
product. We follow a stringent policy of zero defect. We are
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23. completely dedicated to comply with all the applicable
national as well as international laws and regulations
pertaining to our trade. We maintain complete cold chain
from procuring raw material in refrigerated vans to
processing the raw material in desired temperatures to
storing products in cold stores and making final shipment in
refrigerated trucks to increase longevity of our products.
We have a team of qualified employees. We have high
sensitivity metal detectors and mechanized packaging
machines. We have in-house logistic support.
We export Block & IQF Frozen Shrimps of various species.
IS: What are the key attributes that helped your
company to overcome the challenges that it faced during
its establishment?
Team MMPL: Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd. is led by profession-
ally qualified entrepreneurs. It has strengthened its bricks
on contemporary business model unlike conventional
business paradigm. We have dared to be different.
During our incubation period, we have always stayed
optimistic and found out solutions to our capital
requirements. The success can be attributed to our bank the
Federal Bank Ltd. who has always backed us very well and
supported our journey. Our financial accomplishments were
to receive equity participation from West Bengal MSME
VC Fund as well as Central Grant from Ministry of Food
Processing & Industries.
We are always prepared for constant change and are
keeping up with market dynamics.
IS: With the massive tech-enabled advancements, what
are the opportunities and challenges evolving with it?
Team MMPL: The company has installed world class
infrastructure and machinery including IQF freezer from
Sweden whose capacity is 925 kg/hr and shrimp peeling
machine from China. We have built in house approved
laboratory with all modern equipments at par with world
class standards. The peeling machine is 10 times faster than
hand peeling. It can significantly reduce labour cost. The
peeling is also better as the cut is uniform. It can peel any
kind. IQF is capable of extremely quick freezing of
shrimps. IQF is energy efficient. We have installed a
blanching line this year.
The main challenge is that the maintenance cost of these
machines is quite high. In case of import, if there is any
breakdown, it is quite difficult to resolve the matter at the
earliest. Spare parts must be kept handy in order to save
time and money. We are incorporating tech enabled
advancements but what is also of importance is to have
enough skills to be able to use that technology.
IS: Share with us your company’s contribution to its
sector.
Team MMPL: The marine products exports from India
reached 13 lakh tons worth USD 7.08 billion in 2017-18
and registered a double digit growth rate of 20 per cent in
value terms as compared to 2007-08. Since 2016, our sales
have grown exponentially. Our company’s top line has shot
from 58.60 cr in FY 2016-17 (when we were on leased
premises) to 114.19 cr in FY 2017-18 (when we had started
production in our own unit). Now our top line has touched
another milestone of 174.37 cr in FY 18-19. We have
registered growth rate of 53 per cent in the last year. We
are expecting to cross landmark of 200 crores in the current
year.
IS: How do you motivate creativity and innovation in
the workspace while maintaining a healthy work
environment?
Team MMPL: Team innovation is the nucleus of every
accomplished task. We are keeping our team in loop with
our strategies. The team actively participates and we
appreciate their inputs. We encourage different perspectives.
The suggestions of the employees don’t go through several
layers of approvals which may end up losing its essence.
Having a team that shares one vision and works together
helps the organization achieve its purpose.
IS: Brief us about the current scenario of Sea Food
Industry and your company’s future plans.
Team MMPL: There has been a significant increase in fish
production in India in last five decades along with soaring
growth in export of fish. The country has exported about 1.4
million tones of fish and fish products in 2018 valuing about
7 billion US dollars.
India has a huge potential for ‘ready to cook’ and ‘cooked’
seafood due to growing number of stores. We are poised to
enter domestic markets in 12-18 months by strengthening
our brand so that we can secure our place on the shelves of
Indian stores. We are on the path to do backward integration
into farm level sponsorship and fish feed farming.
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26. fSeaFood’ is one amongst the basic needs of humans which plays a
vital role in the proper functioning of mind and body. But, it’s
the consumption of healthy food which has the potential to
offer a hassle-free lifestyle. One form of food which when consumed
in the right proportion offers an ample amount of health benefits with
its high nutritional content is ‘Seafood’.
January 2020|24

27. fNutritional Content and
Health Benefits -An Overview
ood
Health Bites
January 2020| 25

28. It’s a high-protein food that is low on calories as well as
total & saturated fat. Seafood is being recommended by
nutritionists for its good vitamins and minerals
composition which brings in numerous health benefits to
our dining table. Recent surveys have put forth that
eating quality seafood can mitigate the risks associated
with heart attack, hypertension, obesity, stroke, etc.
Besides, seafood also consists of necessary nutrients for
the overall development of infants and children.
Let’s get some deeper insights into the nutritional
content of seafood:
Low-calorie, High-protein
Seafood is considered to be a low-calorie source which
makes it a perfect dietary recommendation. Most of the
low-fat fish species like sole, flounder, cod, etc. comprise
less than 100 cal per 3-ounce portion cooked. When it
comes to fattier fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, etc.
the calorie content outlined is just 200 per serving.
Talking about protein – seafood is a comprehensive
source of protein which is just an add-on to its nutritional
content. Serving a 3-ounce fish and shellfish successfully
offers nearly 30-40% protein averagely required by a
human body daily. It’s inner assemblage showcasing less
connective tissue as compared to poultry and red meat
makes it easier to digest.
Seafood holds a decent amount of amino acids that
effectively empower and ensure healthy growth and
optimum development of the foetus when consumed in
moderate amount and recommended by medical
practitioners.
Low Fat and Cholesterol
When it comes to fat composition, seafood is considered
to be a low total and saturated fat meal. Most of the fish
and shellfish consist of less than 5% of total fat, while
the fattiest fish like king salmon and mackerel have close
to 15% fat. Seafood consists of a large proportion of
polyunsaturated fat alongside omega-3 fatty acids which
bring in a plethora of health benefits for the human body.
Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids namely
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic
Acid (DHA) can play a significant role in contributing to
the vision and brain developments of the infants,
suggests scientific pieces of evidence. The evidence also
proposes that these fatty acids can also reduce the risks
associated with heart disease.
Almost all the animal source foods comprise of
Cholesterol in different amounts. Present-day dietary
recommendations notify that one should limit the
cholesterol intake to 300 mg per day. Nearly all fish and
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29. shellfish consist of less than 100 mg of cholesterol per
3-ounce of serving. Also, many of the lean fish offer less
than 60 mg of cholesterol consumption.
A Comprehensive Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Seafood (especially fish oil) is one of the largest natural
sources of vitamin D, vitamin A, and B-complex
vitamins. B-complex vitamins efficaciously impact the
human body and help in the healthy development of the
nervous system. While vitamin A is necessary for healthy
vision and skin, vitamin D plays a profound part in the
overall development of bones.
Fishes like Yellowfin tuna is a good source of minerals
like iron, selenium, iodine, zinc, etc. This is followed by
other seafood options which include crab, salmon,
halibut, clams, sardines, oysters, shrimp, etc.
Selenium is an antioxidant that has the potential to
prevent cell damage and also help in countering the
adverse effects of mercury. While zinc helps in cell
growth and creating a powerful immune system, iodine
helps in maintaining thyroid gland functioning and iron
aids in the production of RBCs. Intake of whole small
fishes like anchovies and sardines provides a decent
amount of calcium required for the overall development
of bones.
Here’s a list of benefits associated with seafood
consumption:
Brain – One of the major contributors to neurological
development in infants and children.
Eyes – Contributes to the sight improvement and nerve
growth in the retina.
Muscles – Plays an essential role in muscle and tissue
building.
Heart – Consumption of right proportion of quality
Seafood can:
- Mitigate the risks associated with cardiovascular
disease
- Reduce the chances of getting a heart attack
- Decrease the risks related to heart arrhythmias and
blood triglyceride levels
- Boost the circulatory system
- Improve the level of High-density Lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol (Good)
- Rahul Niraj
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32. ndia’s marine product business has emerged as a
Idynamic foreign exchange generation sector, creating
employment opportunities for both large and small
related sectors. Several factors attribute to this major shift
in the country’s fisheries structure, including growing
urbanization, globalization, rapidly changing lifestyles and
eating habits, trade liberalization and the emergence of a
new market.
Such growth wouldn’t have been possible without the
industry-leading players like Jeelani Marine Products
(JMP). JMP is one of the leading suppliers of sea-caught
and aquaculture material in India. Nestled in the
picturesque West Coast of India, Ratnagiri, the company is
known for its prominent export work in domestic and
international markets. The corporation has a staff of more
than 450 people who contribute in all areas of the enterprise
right from purchase to operation, quality control, quality
assurance, packaging, delivery, marketing, customer
service, etc.
Meet the Visionary
JMP is the brainchild of a visionary personality S. H.
Jeelani Marine Products
A Globally Renowned Exporter of Seafood and Aquaculture
We always
aspire to
enhance our
product
quality and
update our
export variety
“
“
S. H. Aboobaker
Managing Director
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33. Aboobaker - Managing Director. He commenced his
career as an employee in a seafood trading firm. He served
the industry for over three years gaining extensive
knowledge and forming strong connections with people.
Later, in the year 2011, Mr. Aboobaker followed his
instincts and ventured into the seafood trading business. His
exploration overseas was a direct result of his passion and
dedication towards the business. With the honorable
aspiration and will to supply fresh catch to seafood lovers,
he paved the path for seafood export. Consequently, today,
under his leadership, JMP is one of the most sought-after
seafood and aquaculture exporter in the country.
Esteemed Services
JMP provides fresh and premium quality Fish,
Cephalopods, and Crustaceans both sea-caught and
aquacultured. It is one the best seafood exporter from India
and with a wide variety of products, including Indian
Mackerel, Squid, Cuttlefish, Ribbon Fish, Croaker, Sea-
Caught Shrimps, Vannamei Shrimps, Black Tiger, etc.
The company serves countries such as the USA, Japan,
Thailand, China, South Africa, European Union (EU)
Russia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, East Africa,
Egypt, Korea, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and UAE.
The firm satisfies the needs of international seafood lovers
through competitive prices, quality control, consistency, on-
time delivery, and premium services. Regarding the quality
of services, Mr. Aboobaker says, “We always aspire to
enhance our product quality and update our export variety.
Also, we are committed to using latest technology right
from the raw material sourcing to processing, packaging
and delivering superior quality products to international
market.”
Sound Infrastructure
According to the firm, the best thing that has ever happened
to it is the location, which is just three kilometers away
from Ratnagiri Harbor. This is the perfect set up for any
seafood industry.
The facility is HACCP certified, EU approved, USFDA
certified and adheres to different International Quality
Norms in all its processes. JMP has two Block Ice Plant
with a combined production capacity of 250 MT per day. It
also has an in-house Flake Ice Plant with 50 MT per day
production. For freezing, two Plate Freezers are available
with a combined capacity of 30 MT per day and Blast
Freezing with a total production capacity of 65MT per day.
Finished Products are stored at its State-of-the-Art Cold
Storage wherein temperature is maintained between -18 c to
-22 c all the time. The Cold Storage area has Ultra-Modern
Facilities, which facilitates ease in material handling and
also has good systems for effective inventory control.
Consequently, the products are fresh for a long time.
State-of-the-art Fish Processing Unit is equipped with all
the necessary infrastructure needed for processing quality
products at the least possible time. Further, the in-house
Water Treatment Plant and Effluent Treatment Plan treat the
industrial Effluents before discharge.
Industry Collaboration
JMP has a good strong linkage with the Fisherman,
Farmers, Self-help groups, Fisherman Co-operative society,
and diverse Farming groups. The firm has formed this vast
networking sourcing whole India. It procures fish from
Fishing Harbors in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, wherein it has its
own collection centers equipped with all necessary
infrastructure and trained workforce. Further, the firm has
aquaculture farming contracts in Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, and Gujarat alongside an excellent processing
center with fish cleaning and cutting facilities.
Future Lookout
In forthcoming years, the firm will continue to provide the
best of services related to the seafood industry. However,
with the technology playing a prominent role in shaping the
industry, JMP is looking forward to incorporating future
technological trends and invest heavily in research and
development. It is also looking to expand its infrastructure,
even more, to contribute to the phenomenal growth of
aquaculture.
Visit www.jeelanimarine.com to know more about the firm.
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