Suminter India Organics

What Suminter India Organics does

Suminter India Organics is a Mumbai-headquartered producer and global exporter of 100% certified organic, non-GMO food and fiber ingredients. Founded in 2007 (firmographic registry data lists 2003), the company sources from a network of over 100,000 Indian farmers and supplies more than 100 organic SKUs — spanning spices, coconut products, sweeteners, oilseeds, millets, pulses, cocoa, coffee, cotton fiber, herbs, and cashews — to international food manufacturers, brands, and retailers across global markets.

The company operates BRC A-grade, HACCP-compliant processing infrastructure at its wholly-owned subsidiary Bergwerff Organic India in Pithampur, Indore, a 15,000-square-meter food park equipped with proprietary Eco2 Natural Fumigation systems, Imtech-Steri Swiss steam sterilization, and GMP+ certified soyameal lines. It additionally operates an in-house GOTS- and OCS-compliant cotton ginning facility in Gujarat. These technologies, together with Fairtrade registration across three Indian states, enable farm-to-dock traceability and a documented 2+ year shelf life without chemical residue — both of which are baseline requirements for global organic buyers.

Commercially, Suminter runs three revenue streams: (1) B2B bulk ingredient export to global food manufacturers via direct enterprise sales and trade-show presence at Biofach and Natural Products Expo East, (2) private-label manufacturing for retailers and brands across spice blends, seasonings, superfoods, and ready-to-eat meals, and (3) a consumer-facing brand portfolio — Waah Organic (ready-to-eat meals, simmer sauces, spices, pulses) and Hopapops (popped lotus seed snacks) — distributed via its own e-commerce storefront. B2B pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has received institutional capital from Nexus Venture Partners and Capricorn Investment Group (2008) and responsAbility Investments AG (2018), and remains privately held under founder-director Sameer Mehra and director Sandeep Singhal.

Name

Suminter India Organics

Legal name

Suminter India Organics

Website

https://suminterindiaorganics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mumbai-based producer and global exporter of 100+ certified organic, non-GMO ingredients — spices, coconut products, cotton, oilseeds, coffee, and cocoa — sourced from over 100,000 Indian farmers and serving global food manufacturers, private-label retailers, and consumers via the Waah Organic brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Ingredients

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Packaged Foods Manufacturing (Certified Organic, Clean-Label) (AFAKAJAA), Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic ingredients supply
• Certified organic spices
• Private label manufacturing
• Organic agricultural products
• Non-GMO food exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Organic Ingredients Export: Suminter sources and processes over 100 organic products from their network of farmers and sells ingredients in bulk to food manufacturers, brands, and traders globally. This includes spices, grains, oilseeds, coconut products, cocoa, coffee, cotton, and feed products.
2. Private Label: Provides private label manufacturing for Spice & Herbs, Natural Blends & Seasoning, Superfood & Ingredients, and Ready-to-Eat Meals to other brands and retailers.
3. B2C Consumer Products (Waah Organic): Direct-to-consumer brand selling ready-to-eat meals, simmer sauces, spices, and pulses through waahorganic.com and potentially retail channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Suminter India Organics is a producer and global exporter of 100% certified organic, natural, and non-GMO food and fiber products, sourcing from over 100,000 Indian farmers and processing at its own BRC A-grade facility in Indore. The company supplies a portfolio of more than 100 organic ingredients including spices, coconut products, sweeteners, oil seeds, millets, cocoa, coffee, cotton, and animal feed to food manufacturers and brands worldwide, while also offering private label manufacturing services and operating a consumer-facing brand (Waah Organic) for ready-to-eat meals and cooking ingredients.

Product overview

Suminter India Organics operates as a producer and exporter of 100% certified organic, natural, and non-GMO products. The company offers a portfolio of over 100 organic products across multiple categories including organic spices (turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, onion, red chilli, white pepper, green pepper, celery), coconut products (virgin oil, RBD oil, milk/cream, water, flour), sweeteners (cane sugar), oil seeds (flax, sesame, chia, mustard), millets and cereals, cocoa, coffee (Arabica and Robusta), herbs (ashwagandha, psyllium, senna, bay leaves, moringa), beans and pulses, cotton fiber, and cashews. The company also operates a B2C consumer brand called Waah organic (offering ready-to-eat meals, simmer sauces, spices, and pulses) and provides private label services for retail partners. Processing is conducted at company-owned facilities under Bergwerff Organic India brand in Indore, featuring BRC A grade certification, HACCP, and GMP+ compliance. Products are sourced from over 100,000 farmers across India using fair trade and organic farming practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waah Organic: B2C brand offering ready-to-eat meals, simmer sauces, spices, and pulses.
• Hopapops

Products and services

• Organic Spices Certified organic spices portfolio including turmeric, ginger, red chili, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, and blended seasonings like curry powder, garam masala, and regional spice mixes. Sold to food manufacturers, brands, and traders globally.
• Coconut Products Organic coconut offerings including virgin coconut oil, refined coconut oil, coconut milk and cream in various fat percentages, coconut water (fresh and concentrate), and coconut flour. Supplied to global food and beverage manufacturers.
• Organic Sweeteners Organic sweetener products including cane sugar. Supplied in bulk to food manufacturers.
• Organic Oil Seeds Organic oil seed products including flax seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and yellow mustard seeds in various forms.
• Millets, Superfood & Pulses Collection of organic millets (finger, brown top, little, pearl, foxtail), amaranth superfood seeds, and pulses including chickpeas, black beans, red kidney beans, chana dal, lentils, and mung beans.
• Cocoa Ugandan cocoa beans sourced from organic farms.
• Coffee Organic coffee products including Arabica varieties (Rwenzori A, A+, Drugar, Triage) and Robusta varieties (Screen 12, 15, 18, Undergrade).
• Organic Feed Organic animal feed products including soybeans and soymeal with 38-42% protein content, processed under GMP+ certified machinery.
• Organic Cotton Organic cotton fiber processed in-house at a Gujarat ginning facility, compliant with GOTS and Organic Exchange standards, producing 29mm staple cotton fiber.
• Waah Organic (B2C Brand) Consumer-facing B2C brand offering ready-to-eat meals, simmer sauces, spices, and pulses for retail customers through waahorganic.com and potential retail channels.
• Private Label Manufacturing Custom private label services for spice and herbs, natural blends and seasonings, superfood ingredients, and ready-to-eat meals for retail partners and brands.
• Hopapops (Snack Brand) Healthy snack sub-brand featuring popped lotus seeds with natural flavors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces water usage by up to 25% through organic farming practices
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fairtrade (India Projects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuminter has Fairtrade registered projects in three Indian states. Fairtrade partnership provides farmers with Fairtrade Minimum Prices as a safety net and Fairtrade Premium for community development projects. Approximately USD 1.5 million has been utilized for community development including education, water infrastructure, and healthcare initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Organic India: India-based producer and global exporter of certified organic herbs, supplements, teas, and food products sourced from Indian farmers. Closely comparable in India sourcing model, farmer network, organic certifications, and B2B plus B2C channel mix.
• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Global B2B supplier of sustainable, traceable food ingredients including spices, dairy, cocoa, coffee, and nuts. Highly comparable as a large-scale ingredient supplier serving global food manufacturers with vertically integrated sourcing, mirroring Suminter's B2B export model.
• Kalsec: Producer of natural spice and herb extracts, colors, and antioxidants for the global food and beverage industry. Comparable as a B2B ingredient specialist serving large food manufacturers with certified, traceable, value-added spice and ingredient solutions.
• Tradin Organic: One of the largest global organic ingredient suppliers, offering over 150 organic certified products across spices, grains, oils, and superfoods to food manufacturers. Directly comparable in business model, customer base, and product breadth to Suminter's B2B organic ingredients operation.
• SunOpta: Global manufacturer and distributor of organic, plant-based, and specialty food ingredients and beverages. Comparable as a vertically integrated organic ingredient supplier serving B2B customers with proprietary processing capabilities and a consumer brand portfolio.
• Ciranda: North American supplier of organic and non-GMO ingredients including cocoa, coconut, sweeteners, and oils to food manufacturers. Closely comparable in product mix, certifications, and B2B distribution focus, though operating primarily from the US rather than India.

Broad incumbents

• B&G Foods: Diversified packaged food company with a growing portfolio of organic and specialty brands. Comparable in organic product range and B2B/B2C distribution, though operating as a multi-brand acquirer rather than a vertically integrated organic supplier.
• McCormick & Company: Global leader in spices, seasonings, and flavors serving both retail and food manufacturers. Comparable in spice category and B2B ingredient supply to food manufacturers, but at vastly greater scale and with a broader product portfolio beyond organic.
• Puratos Group: Global supplier of ingredients for bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries, with certified organic and clean-label product lines. Comparable as a B2B ingredient supplier to food manufacturers with a focus on quality, traceability, and innovation, though broader in category focus.

Regional players

• 24 Mantra Organic: India-headquartered organic food brand offering staples, spices, and packaged foods sourced from Indian farmers. Comparable in India-based organic sourcing and farmer partnerships, though more retail/D2C-focused and less B2B export-oriented than Suminter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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