India's first circular economy platform.
Nominated by: The FIRSTWINGS Connect Program
Category: AgriTech / Circular Economy
Startup Summary
FRESHTREAT is India’s first circular economy AgriTech platform, offering end-to-end solutions for farmers and agri-businesses—from production and post-harvest support to processing, packaging, and market access. By integrating all services under one roof with technology-driven expertise, FRESHTREAT reduces cost and time wastage while enabling bulk business opportunities.
First Byline: End-to-end AgriTech solutions for smarter, sustainable farming.
Second Byline: Connecting farmers to markets through technology and efficiency.
Highlights
● Sustainable Inputs: Eco-friendly, optimized farming inputs to reduce resource waste.
● Post-Harvesting Support: Proper storage and handling to minimize crop loss and extend shelf-life.
● Processing & Packaging: In-house processing and sustainable packaging to reduce waste and ensure quality.
● Hybrid Marketplace (agritreat.in): Connects farmers to bulk buyers efficiently.
● AI/ML-Driven Sales: Uses data predictions to optimize demand, reduce unsold stock, and enable bulk deals.
● Market Showcasing: Promotes produce digitally, cutting intermediaries and ensuring fair prices.
● Circular Economy Approach: Every step—from farm to market—is optimized to save resources, reduce waste, and maximize farmer income.
Team
Bhavishya Devgun – Business 15 years of experience in agri-distribution and input production.
Vasundhara Das – Operations 10 years of operations experience; MBA & LLB.
Shakti Nath Sharma – Advisor 40 years of experience in printing, packaging, and input formulations.
Dr. Jawahar Das – PhD, Botany Research Expert in agricultural research and sustainable practices.
What They Do
● Hybrid Rural Marketplace (agritreat.in): Connects rural sellers directly to buyers, enabling bulk deals and white-labeled packaged agro products.
● Data-Driven Insights: Uses AI/ML algorithms and data science to predict commodity demand and optimize pricing.
● Market Efficiency: Reduces intermediaries and ensures smooth offline execution of orders.
● Revenue & Growth: Generates revenue through bulk deals, packaged products, and marketplace transactions.
● Focus on Rural Sellers: Empowers farmers and small producers with technology, market access, and better pricing.
Pain Points
● Lack of a structured marketing system for agri-businesses.
● Limited support across processing, packaging, and product showcasing.
● High resource and time wastage due to inefficiencies.
● Absence of handholding and guidance leads to efforts going to waste.
● Farmers and young agri-entrepreneurs face low returns, reducing motivation.
● Declining interest in agricultural activities due to systemic challenges.
Solution
● Comprehensive Agri Support: Guiding farmers and agri-businesses from production to market under one platform.
● Post-Harvest Efficiency: Minimizes losses and improves quality through hands-on processing and handling support.
● Smart Packaging & Branding: Enables white-labeled, ready-to-sell products that meet market standards.
● Data-Backed Market Access: Connects sellers to bulk buyers using AI/ML insights for better decision-making.
● Time & Cost Optimization: In-house expertise and integrated services streamline operations, saving resources.
● Empowering Farmers & Entrepreneurs: Provides the tools, guidance, and marketplace access to grow their business confidently.