Message Group

What Message Group does

Message Group is an India-based food technology and packaging solutions company headquartered in Dhoraji, Gujarat, that provides shelf-life extension technologies, packaging equipment, food additives, and custom seasoning formulations to commercial food manufacturers. The company's portfolio spans dairy, namkeen and snacks, bakery, Indian sweets, and hotel/restaurant supply, serving customers including brands such as Gwalia and Bhikharam Chandmal Bikaner alongside a reported installed base of 4,000+ clients.

The core of the offering is AutoMAP Technology, marketed as the first self-modified atmospheric packaging system that achieves vacuum and gas flushing (nitrogen 70-80%, carbon dioxide 20-30%, oxygen down to 0.01%) within 90 minutes without requiring a conventional MAP machine. AutoMAP is supported by complementary technologies — Porosity Technology (cryogenic freezing to preserve taste and structure), Preservation Technology (additive-based extension), and Retort Technology (heat-and-pressure in sealed containers) — plus a hardware line comprising the AutoMAP Sealer, Table Top Tray Sealer, and Thermoforming Machine. A consumer-adjacent sub-brand, Miss Me!, supplies custom seasoning blends spanning Indian and International flavor profiles.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales (packaging machinery), consumable sales (food additives, food colors, seasoning mixes), technology licensing (AutoMAP and related preservation IP), and professional services through Turnkey Projects for end-to-end plant solutions. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with B2B engagement by phone, email, and the corporate website, supplemented by downloadable English and Hindi product brochures. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership, and operates on a single-country, domestic-India distribution footprint.

Name

Message Group

Legal name

Message Group

Website

https://messagegroup.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Message Group is an India-based food technology company providing shelf-life extension packaging (AutoMAP), preservation technologies, packaging equipment, food additives, and custom seasoning blends (Miss Me!) to commercial food manufacturers across dairy, snacks, bakery, sweets, and hospitality segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Packaging & Preservation Technology

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modified-Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) & Gas-Flushing Services (AFAOAEAB)

Keywords

• Food packaging solutions
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Food preservation technology
• Custom seasoning blends
• Packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhoraji

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Packaging Machinery: Sale of packaging equipment including AutoMAP Sealer, Table Top Tray Sealer, and Thermoforming Machines for food packaging applications.
2. Food Additives & Ingredients: Sale of food additives, colors, and preservation solutions for commercial food manufacturing.
3. Seasoning Mix: Custom and standard seasoning blends sold under Miss Me brand for food manufacturers and processors.
4. Technology Licensing: AutoMAP technology and other preservation technologies offered to food manufacturers.
5. Turnkey Projects: Complete packaging and preservation solutions for food industry clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Message Group develops and sells food packaging and preservation technologies, anchored by its proprietary AutoMAP self-modified atmospheric packaging system that achieves vacuum and gas flush without a traditional MAP machine. It also supplies food additives, customized seasoning mixes under the Miss Me! brand, packaging machinery (AutoMAP Sealer, Table Top Tray Sealer, Thermoforming Machine), and turnkey project solutions for food processing operations.

Product overview

Message Group operates as a food technology and packaging solutions company offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offering centers on AutoMAP Technology, a self-modified atmospheric packaging system that eliminates the need for traditional MAP machines. This core technology is supported by complementary product lines including Food Additives and the Miss Me! seasoning brand, which provide flavoring solutions. The company also offers a range of packaging equipment (AutoMAP Sealer, Table Top Tray Sealer, Thermoforming Machine) and Turnkey Projects for complete setup solutions. Technologies include Porosity Technology (freezing), Preservation Technology, and Retort Technology, all aimed at extending food shelf life. The company serves diverse food industries including dairy, namkeen/snacks, hotels/restaurants, bakeries, and sweets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miss Me!: Seasoning brand offering customized seasoning mixes with Indian and international flavors
• AutoMAP
• AutoMAP Sealer

Products and services

• AutoMAP Technology Proprietary self-modified atmospheric packaging technology that creates vacuum and flushes Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide gases without a traditional MAP machine within 90 minutes, achieving oxygen levels up to 0.01% to extend shelf life of food products. Targeted at Indian food manufacturers in dairy, sweets, snacks, and bakery sectors.
• Food Additives Food additives, colors, and preservation solutions that enhance shelf life and provide flavoring for commercial food manufacturing. Sold to food manufacturers across dairy, snacks, bakery, and sweets segments.
• Seasoning Mix (Miss Me! brand) Customized seasoning blends under the Miss Me! brand offering Indian flavors (Chilly, Chatpata Masala, Regional, Tikkha-Mitha, Tandoori, Magic Masala, Pani Puri) and International flavors (Thai, Mughlai, Tropical, African, Chinese, Barbecue, Italian, Sour Cream N' Onion) for food manufacturers and processors.
• AutoMAP Sealer Innovative food packaging sealing machine that supports and applies the AutoMAP technology for sealing food containers. Sold to food manufacturers as part of the AutoMAP packaging system.
• Table Top Tray Sealer Compact tray sealing machine designed for food packaging applications in small to medium-scale food production operations.
• Thermoforming Machine Industrial packaging machinery for thermoforming applications, used in larger-scale food packaging operations.
• Turnkey Projects Complete end-to-end project solutions for food processing and packaging operations, covering equipment, technology integration, and implementation for food industry clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oxygen levels reduced to 0.01% within 90 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Multivac: Global leader in MAP, tray sealing, and thermoforming packaging machinery. Direct competitor to Message Group's AutoMAP Sealer, Table Top Tray Sealer, and Thermoforming Machine offerings, serving the same food manufacturer customers across India and globally.
• ULMA Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery company specializing in MAP, tray sealing, and flow-pack solutions for the food industry. Direct competitor in tray sealing and MAP equipment categories where Message Group competes.
• G.Mondini: Italian manufacturer specializing in MAP and tray sealing equipment for fresh and processed foods. Closely comparable in product scope (MAP/tray sealing) to Message Group's core machinery offering.
• Proseal (JBT): UK-origin tray sealing specialist now part of JBT Corporation, offering MAP and tray sealing machinery for food manufacturers. Direct competitor in tray sealing equipment with established global customer base.
• Sealpac: German packaging machinery company specializing in MAP, tray sealing, and vacuum packaging equipment for food processors. Directly comparable to Message Group's AutoMAP-related machinery portfolio.
• VC999: Swiss manufacturer of MAP and vacuum packaging equipment for the food industry. Directly comparable to Message Group's MAP-focused machinery business with overlapping customer base of food manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Major US-based food packaging company (Cryovac brand) offering MAP, vacuum packaging, and protective packaging solutions. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio including films, trays, and equipment competing across Message Group's MAP/sealing categories.
• Tetra Pak: Global food packaging and processing giant offering carton packaging, processing equipment, and integrated solutions. Broad incumbent in food preservation/packaging competing across multiple categories where Message Group operates.
• GEA Group: German food processing and packaging equipment conglomerate offering machinery for dairy, bakery, snacks, and prepared foods. Broad incumbent whose separation, filling, and packaging equipment overlaps with Message Group's target customers.

Regional players

• Nichrome: India-based packaging machinery company offering VFFS, packaging automation, and integrated packaging solutions. Regional peer competing with Message Group in the Indian food packaging machinery market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/messagefood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/message-food-services---india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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