Featured Expertise
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R&D & Formulation Food Product Development
End-to-end formulation from concept to commercial product — prototyping, sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and scale-up protocols.
Learn More → R&D-Led Firm · Est. 2017 · Pune, India
Food Consulting Services in India
Science-backed solutions from formulation to market. Based in Pune, serving food businesses across India since 2017.
PEER-REVIEWED FOOD SCIENCE & REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Verified Current · 2026 Standards
Infigo Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd (est. 2017, Pune) is an elite food science and regulatory consulting firm. Under Chief Consultant Ajinkya Shevale (M.Tech Food Tech) and Dr. Sanyogita Deshmukh, Infigo maintains a 98% first-time approval rate across 200+ FSSAI dossiers, 50+ food categories, and NABL/ISO 22000 compliant commercial plant scale-up protocols.
- Regulatory Rate
- 98% FSSAI 1st-Pass
- Validation Base
- 200+ Brands Scaled
- Lab Protocol
- NABL Synchronized
7 +
Years Impact 200 +
Projects Done 50 +
Categories 98 %
FSSAI Success NABL-Aligned Testing Protocols
100% FSSAI 1st-Pass Guarantee
FoSTaC Master Trainer Network
GMP & ISO 22000 Cleanroom Standards
THE REALITY
Why 80% of Food Businesses Fail to Scale
Most food brands treat R&D and FSSAI compliance as an afterthought. Disconnected consultants cause production delays, formulation failures, and costly rejections.
- Regulatory blindspots delay launches by 6+ months
- Low shelf-life kills distribution expansion
- Inefficient plant design wipes out profit margins
The Infigo Difference
We combine food science, regulatory expertise, and industrial design under one roof. No middlemen. No guesswork. Just mathematically sound scale-up and guaranteed compliance.
200+
Brands Scaled
98%
FSSAI Success
PROVEN ACROSS 50+ FOOD CATEGORIES
Comprehensive Solutions for Every Food Business
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R&D & Formulation Food R&D & Formulation
Ingredient technology, process optimization, and food science consulting backed by our in-house laboratory infrastructure.
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R&D & Formulation Beverage Consulting
End-to-end beverage consulting including formulation, R&D, FSSAI compliance, shelf-life testing, and commercial scale-up for beverage brands.
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FSSAI Regulatory Consulting
Complete FSSAI advisory — Basic, State, and Central license applications, label compliance audits, and ongoing regulatory support.
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Regulatory Food Safety Systems
HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC Global Standard, and FSSC 22000 implementation and certification support for food manufacturers.
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Regulatory Government Subsidy & Grant Consulting
End-to-end assistance to identify, apply, and successfully claim Central and State government subsidies, grants, and incentive schemes.
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Manufacturing Food Plant Setup
Greenfield and brownfield food factory design, equipment selection, government approvals, and commissioning — pan-India.
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Manufacturing Food Processing Consulting
Processing technology, operations efficiency, quality systems, and automation consulting for food manufacturing units.
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Manufacturing Cold Storage & Warehousing Setup
Complete project consulting for cold storage facilities, frozen food warehouses, and agricultural storage units — including subsidy linkage.
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Manufacturing Plant Automation
End-to-end plant automation consulting for food manufacturing units — PLC/SCADA systems, conveyor integration, robotic packaging, and Industry 4.0 implementation.
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Business & Export Private Label Development
End-to-end private label food product strategy — formulation, packaging compliance, and co-manufacturing for retailers and D2C brands.
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Business Food Startup Consulting
From business plan to first product — guided 90-day launch support covering formulation, FSSAI, packaging, and go-to-market strategy.
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Business & Export Export Compliance
Export readiness consulting for Indian food companies — FDA registration, EU food standards, Halal certification, and APEDA compliance.
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HoReCa Cloud Kitchen Setup
End-to-end cloud kitchen launch support — location selection, kitchen layout, FSSAI licensing, and Zomato & Swiggy onboarding.
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HoReCa QSR Setup & Consulting
Quick Service Restaurant setup consulting — concept development, kitchen design, standardized recipes, and franchise-ready SOPs.
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HoReCa Catering Business Setup
Complete setup for catering operations — FSSAI catering license, kitchen design, menu planning, and large-scale production SOPs.
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HoReCa Menu Engineering & Food Costing
Data-driven menu design to maximize profitability — recipe standardization, food cost analysis, and gross margin optimization.
Learn More → FSSAI & FOSTAC for Food Service
Regulatory compliance for restaurants and hotels — FSSAI food service license, FOSTAC training, and hygiene rating audits.
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HoReCa Kitchen Equipment Planning
Professional equipment planning and procurement — independent specification, vendor comparison, and installation supervision.
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HoReCa Restaurant Kitchen Audit
Comprehensive food safety audit for hotels and restaurants — hygiene audit, FSSAI compliance check, and corrective action plans.
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Infigo 4-Phase Industrial Protocol
01
Discovery
30-min free call We map your product, market, and compliance gaps — no obligation, full transparency.
📄 Product Brief & Gap Report02
Strategy
Week 1 A precise R&D and regulatory roadmap with cost estimates before any commitment.
🗺️ Formulation & Compliance Budget03
Execution
Weeks 2–8 Formulation, lab work, FSSAI filings, and plant optimization — done under one roof.
🧪 Lab Batches & FSSAI Dossier04
Validation
Scale-Up Phase Shelf-life studies, sensory panels, factory floor trials, and audit-ready handover.
📋 Shelf-Life Cert & Audit Pack EVIDENCE DOSSIERS
Verified Technical Outcomes — Real Formulations & Scale-ups
Product Development 10x Scale-up
Plant-Based Milk Scale-Up — Clean Label Formulation India
🔍 Challenge
Scaling up a validated kitchen recipe to a commercial 10x batch without utilizing any artificial preservatives.
⚗️ Formulation
Engineered a customized thermal processing schedule and naturally stabilized the emulsifier system.
✅ Outcome
Achieved standardized large-batch production with a 6-month stable shelf life at ambient temperatures.
100% Clean Label
6 Months Shelf Life
10x Scale-up Factor
FSSAI Compliance 150+ SKUs
FSSAI Central Licensing & Pan-India Compliance Auditing
🔍 Challenge
A multi-state bakery with 150+ SKUs operating under fragmented state licenses facing dispatch delays.
⚗️ Formulation
Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis across 4 manufacturing units and streamlined all nutritional labeling to national standards.
✅ Outcome
Successfully attained a unified FSSAI Central License with complete pan-India compliance for all SKUs.
150+ SKUs Audited
4 Units Full Compliance
Central Licensing Tier
Food Plant Setup 500 MT/m
Greenfield Snack Factory Setup — Pune Manufacturing Consulting
🔍 Challenge
An investor-backed startup needed to establish a high-capacity 500 MT/month snack manufacturing plant entirely from scratch.
⚗️ Formulation
Provided end-to-end consulting including workflow optimization, factory layout design, GMP-compliant utility routing, and machinery sourcing.
✅ Outcome
Commissioned a fully operational, GMP-certified plant within an aggressive 8-month timeline.
500 MT/m Capacity
Yes GMP Certified
8 Months Timeline
Food Startup ₹1 Cr Rev
D2C Protein Bar Launch — Food Startup Consulting India
🔍 Challenge
A first-time founder lacked the food science background to formulate, test, and commercially launch a competitive protein bar.
⚗️ Formulation
Executed our intensive 90-Day Launchpad program, iterating recipes, finalizing shelf-life testing, and brokering reliable copacker relationships.
✅ Outcome
Successfully launched 4 SKUs with a 12-month shelf life, driving significant D2C traction and achieving ₹1 Cr initial revenue.
4 SKUs Launched
12 Months Shelf Life
Yes Listed Online
Proven Outcomes
Client Results — Food Startups, FMCG Brands & Manufacturers Across India
Samsara Dairy · Greenfield
Greenfield Project We wanted to revive the ancient Bilona tradition at commercial scale without compromising authenticity. Infigo delivered a fully operational 10,000 L/day A2 milk plant using indigenous methods. Their 200-litre Bilona churner is one of its kind in India.
10,000 L/day capacity Key Outcome
Mr. Kishor L. Nimhan
Founder, Kishor Agro Products · Pune
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Kishor Agro Products
A2 Milk Plant — Greenfield Success
10,000L/day
Processing capacity
200L
Bilona churner — India's largest
3
Product lines launched
100%
Legal compliances secured
Mr. Kishor L. Nimhan
Kishor Agro Products
Durwankur HoReCa · Brownfield
Brownfield Project Infigo transformed our dining hall operations completely. Cutting-edge technology and latest machinery gave us a decisive advantage in commodity market cycles. The impact on product quality, shelf life, and our profits has been remarkable.
45% waste reduction Key Outcome
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Durwankur Dining Hall
HoReCa Operations Overhaul
45%
Reduction in operational waste
3x
Increase in product shelf life
22%
Profit margin improvement
100%
Automated equipment integration
Bikal Foods Snacks · Greenfield
Greenfield Project From a raw idea to a product on the shelf — Infigo guided us through every step. Plant layout, process design, product development, compliances, and launch. The result is an extraordinary low-fat extruded snack.
Ideation to Shelf Key Outcome
Mr. Vilas & Narendra Moholkar
Founders, Ujvil Hospitality / Bikal Foods
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Ujvil Hospitality / Bikal Foods
Extruded Snack — Idea to Launch
0 → 1
Greenfield — ideation to market
Low fat
Breakthrough product formulation
6
End-to-end stages delivered
100%
Legal compliances cleared
Mr. Vilas & Narendra Moholkar
Ujvil Hospitality / Bikal Foods
Clean Milk Plant-Based · R&D
R&D Project From kitchen-scale formulation to standardized large-batch production with 6-month stable shelf life without preservatives. Infigo's R&D-led approach was the key to our successful market entry and scalability.
6-Month Shelf Life Key Outcome
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Clean Milk Startup
Plant-Based Milk — R&D Case
100%
Clean Label formulation
6Months
Stable shelf life (Natural)
10x
Production scale-up factor
Yes
Preservative-free stabilization
Ready to Build the Next Big Food Brand ?
200+ brands chose Infigo because science-backed compliance is not optional — it's your competitive advantage. Your 30-minute discovery call is free, confidential, and NDA-protected.
✓ No obligation · ✓ Free initial breakdown · ✓ NDA supported
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before We Talk
Do you only work with large manufacturers?
No. While we consult for enterprise food brands, over 40% of our clients are startups, cloud kitchens, and emerging FMCG brands. We tailor our consulting scale to match your project size.
Will my formulation and recipes remain confidential?
Absolutely. We operate under a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from day one. Your intellectual property, recipes, and trade secrets are legally protected and never shared.
Do you guarantee FSSAI licensing approval?
Yes. When you follow our compliance roadmap and facility design guidelines, we guarantee your facility will meet all FSSAI regulatory standards for approval.
Who will I actually be working with?
You'll work directly with veteran food technologists, regulatory experts, and ex-auditors. We don't use junior analysts or generic project managers for technical consulting.
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OUR SERVICE NETWORK:
Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Delhi Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Puducherry Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Telangana Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal
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