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Who we are

About Us

FreshNet Farms Pvt Ltd, born in the fertile lands of Pollachi in February 2019, envisions a world where the hard work of Indian farmers directly reaches global markets, fostering mutual growth and prosperity. We are more than just an export company; we are architects of a robust food crop value chain, meticulously engaging with every crucial link – from the dedicated small-holding farmers who nurture the land, to the efficient aggregators and skilled harvesters, and the processors who add the final touches. Our core aim is to infuse significant value at each of these nodes, ensuring that every stakeholder, both within India and across the international landscape, reaps the rewards of a streamlined and efficient system.

Our heart lies close to the farms; we are deeply invested in understanding their challenges and opportunities. This proximity fuels our commitment to making a tangible impact on the ground by introducing innovative practices that boost agricultural productivity and minimize post-harvest losses. By doing so, we directly contribute to enhancing the income of farmers on a per-unit basis, empowering them towards greater economic stability. Beyond the farm gate, FreshNet Farms is a catalyst for social upliftment, generating meaningful employment for landless workers and providing pathways for them to acquire valuable skills, ultimately leading to an improved standard of living. We are driven by the vision of connecting India's rich agricultural heritage with the global demand for quality food crops, building a sustainable and equitable ecosystem where growth flourishes from the soil to the international marketplace.

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Senthil Kumar – Founder & CEO

Senthil Kumar, Founder & CEO, is a seasoned agribusiness professional and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience across the Asia Pacific. His expertise spans agribusiness strategy, R&D project management, and international project management. He also excels in operations, farm procurement, supply chain management, and agri-input marketing.

Senthil's career includes roles at Sathguru Management Consultants, IFPRI, Syngenta, and Innoterra. He has collaborated extensively with US land-grant universities like Cornell, international agencies such as USAID and the World Bank, and Indian government bodies like DBT and MOPFI. His network further includes CGIAR centers, NARS, SAUs, private foundations like ICICI and Tata, NGOs, and farmer associations.

Holding an MBA in Agribusiness from TNAU, Senthil now applies his skills and entrepreneurial drive to the coconut value chain. He aims to serve global markets with high-quality products and build sustainable linkages.

Abinaya Guhan-Director

A dynamic professional and entrepreneur with 5 years dedicated to people and organization development, she is a graduate of Ethiraj College, Chennai. Beyond her professional pursuits, she passionately engages in nutrition and dietetics. Driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, she is deeply committed to women's empowerment, public health initiatives, and uplifting individuals from poverty. Her multifaceted interests and experiences reflect a holistic approach to growth and well-being, both for individuals and organizations. This blend of professional expertise and personal passions fuels her drive to create positive impact.

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Thilagar – Manager

Thilagar is a passionate Agricultural Engineer with 4+ years of experience in the agri-industry. As Manager at Freshnet Farms, he focuses on sustainable practices in the coconut value chain. He has led initiatives to streamline operations and enhance product quality and market reach. His work bridges technical expertise with strategic agribusiness leadership.Committed to innovation and sustainability, he supports long-term growth in the sector. He aims to deliver high-quality, eco-friendly agri-products to global markets.

Vision

With a vision to empower Indian farmers on a global scale, FreshNet Farms Pvt Ltd operates as a dynamic food crop value chain enterprise. We are achieving this by closely collaborating with small-holding farmers, aggregators, harvesters, and processors, strategically adding significant value at every node of the supply chain to create a beneficial ecosystem for all stakeholders, both in India and internationally.

Mission

By being intimately connected to the farms, FreshNet Farms is driven to enhance productivity and post-harvest processes across the agricultural value chain, directly increasing farmer earnings. Additionally, we are committed to creating employment and fostering skill development for landless workers within this chain, contributing to their economic and social upliftment.