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.

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Expert Analysis Summary

Infigo Research Laboratories defines the standard for science-backed food innovation in India, bridging the gap between raw R&D and market dominance.

Authorized by: Ajinkya Shevale
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Ajinkya Shevale - Technical Food Authority
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Ajinkya Shevale

Executive Summary

India's leading food R&D and regulatory consulting firm. We bridge the gap between complex food science and market-ready industrial implementation.

7 +
Years Impact
200 +
Projects Done
50 +
Categories
98 %
FSSAI Success

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
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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

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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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 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 & 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.

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FSSAI & FOSTAC for Food Service in India
HoReCa

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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How We Work With You

01
Discovery
30-min free call

We map your product, market, and compliance gaps — no obligation, full transparency.

02
Strategy
Week 1

A precise R&D and regulatory roadmap with cost estimates before any commitment.

03
Execution
Weeks 2–8

Formulation, lab work, FSSAI filings, and plant optimization — done under one roof.

04
Validation
Final phase

Shelf-life studies, sensory panels, and audit-ready documentation delivered.

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Market Launch
Scale-up

Production ramp-up, distribution readiness, and ongoing compliance support.

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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
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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


  • Indigenous method — zero pasteurisation
  • A2 Desi Bilona Ghee · Pro-biotic Paneer
  • FSSAI & all statutory compliances
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


  • Process redesign & improvement
  • Commodity market cycle advantage
  • Technology-led operational transformation
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
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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


  • Plant layout & process design
  • Extruded snack (Idli) — product development
  • Full launch support & market entry
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


  • Standardized manufacturing protocol
  • Sensory mapping & stabilization
  • Scalable processing parameters

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

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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