Sam Agri

What Sam Agri does

Sam Agri Group, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Hyderabad, is an integrated Indian exporter of fresh produce, operating across the full value chain from nursery and captive/contract farming through high-care processing to international marketing. The group controls four processing facilities (in Medchal, Chittoor, Nashik, and Somandepalli) and a fifth exotics-focused facility in the Nilgiris, supported by 2,000+ acres of captive and contract plantations and 10,000+ MTPA of processing capacity across 165,000+ sq. ft. of high-care area. Its core product portfolio centers on fresh pomegranate arils of the Bhagwa variety, extended into IQF arils, dried arils, whole pomegranate fruit, fresh-cut coconut chunks, fresh figs, and a broad range of exotic vegetables and fresh herbs. The company sources pomegranates from India, South Africa, and Israel, enabling year-round supply, and holds the full suite of global food-safety accreditations (ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, US FDA, Global GAP, SMETA, Fair-trade, M&S Field to Fork).

The business is B2B and export-led, serving supermarket chains, HORECA (hotel, restaurant, catering) buyers, and food processors across 25+ countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Distribution is executed through four wholly-owned marketing offices in Switzerland, Israel, the UAE, and Hong Kong, supporting direct supermarket programs in Europe and UAE, custom packing, and white-labeling. A parallel domestic business supplies exotic vegetables to retail chains and 5-star hotels in South India. Revenue is quote-based with no public pricing or disclosed financials. The company is privately held, founder-led by Managing Director GVK Naidu, with a group structure encompassing five wholly-owned operating subsidiaries and an advisory board that includes founders of Sahyadri Farms, Black Tulip Group, and o3 Capital.

Name

Sam Agri

Legal name

Sam Agri Group

Website

https://samagri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sam Agri Group, founded in 1996 in India, exports fresh pomegranate arils, coconut chunks, fresh figs, and exotic vegetables to B2B retail and HORECA customers across 25+ countries via owned marketing offices in Switzerland, Israel, UAE, and Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Export

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Pome Fruit Orchards (Apples, Pears, Quinces) (AFAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asparagus, Artichoke & Specialty Vegetable Farming (Asparagus, Artichokes, Celery, Okra) (AFAGADAI)

Keywords

• Fresh produce export
• Pomegranate arils
• Fresh cut fruits
• Exotic vegetables
• Horticulture processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Export: B2B export of fresh horticultural products including pomegranate arils, coconut chunks, fresh figs, pomegranate fruit, and exotic vegetables to international markets across 25+ countries
2. Processing Services: High-care processing services for fresh cut fruits with custom packing and white-labeling as per client requirements

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sam Agri is an integrated exporter of fresh produce from India, specializing in fresh pomegranate arils, IQF and dried arils, fresh cut coconut chunks, fresh figs, whole pomegranate fruits, and exotic vegetables. The company operates multi-locational high-care processing facilities and captive/contract farms to deliver year-round supply of value-added horticultural products to international retail chains, HORECA, and food processors across 25+ countries.

Product overview

Sam Agri is an integrated fresh produce exporter from India offering a diversified portfolio of horticultural products centered around pomegranate arils (fresh, IQF, and dried forms), coconut chunks, fresh figs, whole pomegranate fruits, and exotic vegetables. The company operates with vertically integrated operations spanning nursery, captive farms, processing facilities, and marketing channels across South India, positioning itself as a pioneer in creating new product categories for export from India. The product portfolio is organized around value-added processed fruits (pomegranate arils in multiple formats) as the core offerings, complemented by fresh-cut coconut, fresh figs, and exotic vegetables for both domestic and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Pomegranate Arils Manually extracted fresh pomegranate arils of Bhagwa variety, dark-red, juicy, less acidic with soft seeds. Available year-round with 365-days export capability from India and South Africa.
• IQF Arils Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) pomegranate arils using Bhagwa variety with soft seeds, suitable for juicing, processing, and catering. Stored for 24 months at -20°C.
• Dried Arils 100% natural dried pomegranate arils with no additives, preservatives or added sugar. Dark-red, crunchy and chewy with a shelf life of 9-12 months.
• Pomegranate Fruit Whole fresh pomegranate fruits of Bhagwa variety sourced from Global GAP certified farms in India, South Africa, and Israel with year-round supply capability.
• Coconut Chunks Fresh hand-cut coconut chunks of East Coast Tall variety, creamy and crunchy with high dietary fibre content. 365-days export capability with shelf life of 10-12 days.
• Fresh Figs Brown Turkey and Deana fresh figs known for superior flavor and taste. India's first fresh fig exporters, sourced from Global GAP and Organic certified farms with a supply season from December to June.
• Exotic Vegetables Fresh exotic vegetables including colored capsicums, zucchini, broccoli, lettuces, celery, leeks, fennel, Thai asparagus, Chinese cabbage, pokchoy, snow peas, and fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano. Available year-round with 7-10 days shelf life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crossed 1000 MT of pomegranate Arils export in 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sahyadri Farms FPOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmer Producer Organization partnership providing technical support to marginal small farmers, enabling compliance with international GAP standards. Completed SMETA SEDEX audits at farms to ensure backward linkage of social compliance.
• Suix Trade GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwitzerland-based marketing partner responsible for marketing of Sam Agri products in Swiss market. Founder Marcel Bangerter serves as Marketing Director for Switzerland.
• Israeli Technology PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Israeli company that pioneered exports of ready-to-eat pomegranate arils from India. David Levin responsible for sourcing from Israel.
• Zohara Farms LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsrael-based marketing office for Sam Agri products in Israeli market.
• Sam Tulip Fruit & Juice Trading LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE-based marketing office located at Al Aweer, Dubai for distribution of Sam Agri products in Middle East.
• Sam Tulip HK LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based marketing office at Hong Kong Plaza for distribution of Sam Agri products in Asia Pacific.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Mahindra Agri Solutions:

Direct peers

• Sahyadri Farms: India's largest grape exporter and largest FPO; both an actual Sam Agri partner and the most directly comparable Indian integrated fresh-produce exporter with similar captive/contract farming, processing, and global retail reach.
• IG International: Large Indian fresh fruits and vegetables importer/exporter serving global retail and HORECA — comparable B2B export model, multi-product portfolio, and international distribution focus.
• Desai Fruits & Vegetables: Indian integrated fresh-produce exporter specializing in bananas, pomegranates, and other fruits with global retail supply programs — directly comparable in product mix, integrated operations, and export focus.
• Allfresh Supply Management: Indian fresh-produce sourcing and export company connecting Indian growers to global retail chains — similar B2B export positioning, captive sourcing, and international supermarket program focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samagri_social

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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