What SARIKA VENTURES LTD does

Sarika Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (operating as Dates Powder Factory) is a B2B ingredient manufacturer founded in 2019 in Noida, India, by Sarika. The company specializes in dates-based sweeteners and related natural food ingredients, producing dates powder (yellow and brown grades), dates paste, dates syrup, and whole/pitted dates as core products, alongside an extended portfolio of nut-based powders (almond, pistachio, cashew) and alternative sweeteners (monk fruit extract, jaggery powder, coconut sugar). Its underlying capability is industrial-scale dates processing with particle size control from Mesh 40 to Mesh 100, consistent batch quality with COA and full traceability reporting, and FSSAI certification across the entire product range. Current processing capacity is 25 tonnes per month, scaled from 2 tonnes at inception.

The company serves FMCG brands, nutraceutical companies, and health food startups as primary customers, with a stated base of 20+ major brand clients across 28+ Indian states plus international exports to UAE and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated through B2B bulk ingredient sales with a 100 kg minimum order quantity, custom specifications (particle size, Brix levels, moisture content at 500 kg+), and private label packaging (200 kg+). The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct outreach, inbound sample requests via the website, content marketing through the NxtGenSugar educational platform, and trade show presence (AAHAR 2025, Indusfood 2025). The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding and operates from a single facility in Noida.

Name

SARIKA VENTURES LTD

Legal name

Sarika Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://datespowderfactory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sarika Ventures is a B2B ingredient manufacturer that produces dates-based sweeteners (powder, paste, syrup) and related natural food ingredients for FMCG brands, nutraceutical companies, and health food startups across India, UAE, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ground & Powdered Spices (AFAJANAB), Baking Ingredients & Desserts (Flour, Mixes, Frosting, Gelatin) (CRADAAAD)

Keywords

• Dates ingredient manufacturing
• Natural sweetener production
• Bulk food ingredients
• B2B nutraceutical ingredients
• Clean-label food ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Ingredients Sales: B2B bulk sales of dates powder, paste, syrup, and related ingredients to FMCG brands, nutraceutical companies, and health food startups. Orders range from 100 kg minimum to 20+ tonne monthly volumes. Additional revenue from custom specifications, custom particle size processing, and private label packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sarika Ventures manufactures and supplies premium dates-based ingredients — dates powder, dates paste, dates syrup, and whole/pitted dates — at a processing capacity of 25 tonnes monthly, targeting FMCG brands, nutraceutical companies, and health food startups. The company also offers custom formulations (dates coffee powder, date seed powder, date almond powder), nut-based powders (almond, pistachio, cashew, blanched almond), and alternative sweeteners (monk fruit, jaggery, coconut sugar), with custom particle size, Brix, moisture, and private label packaging options.

Product overview

Sarika Ventures is a B2B ingredient manufacturer specializing in dates-based and natural sweetener products. The portfolio consists of four core dates products (Dates Powder Yellow, Dates Powder Brown, Dates Paste, Dates Syrup) complemented by custom formulations (Dates Coffee Powder, Date Seed Powder, Date Almond Powder), nut-based ingredients (Almond Powder, Pistachio Powder, Cashew Nut Powder, Blanched Almond Powder), and alternative sweeteners (Monk Fruit Sweetener, Monk Fruit Extract, Jaggery Powder, Coconut Sugar). The company offers B2B bulk supply with minimum order quantities of 100kg, custom specifications including particle size control (Mesh 40 to Mesh 100), and private label packaging options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NxtGenSugar: Educational content series by Sarika Ventures focused on sugar awareness, food formulation, and 'smarter sugar' philosophy for CPG brands.

Products and services

• Dates Powder Yellow 100% Natural Dates powder with no additives or preservatives; yellowish brown color with a sweet caramel taste. Primary dates ingredient product for B2B buyers in FMCG, nutraceutical, and health food categories.
• Dates Powder Brown Light brown dates powder with sweet caramel-like flavour, containing dietary fiber, natural sugars, and minerals. For B2B buyers in food and nutraceutical formulations.
• Dates Paste Natural dates paste serving as a binder and sweetener for baked goods, energy bars, and snacks. Free from common allergens including tree nuts. For B2B buyers in food and health food categories.
• Dates Syrup Dark brown syrup with Brix at 75.5% and a sweet caramel taste; rich in potassium, magnesium, and fiber. Suitable for beverages and food formulations. For B2B buyers in food and nutraceutical categories.
• Dates Coffee Powder (Custom Formulation) Custom-formulated dates coffee powder manufactured according to client specifications. For B2B CPG brands requiring tailored dates coffee blends.
• Date Seed Powder 100% Natural Date Seed powder with no additives or preservatives; high in fiber content (59.40g/100g) and caloric value (340 cal/100g). For B2B buyers in health food and nutraceutical formulations.
• Date Almond Powder Combined dates and almond powder blend with 497 cal/100g, 12g protein, 55g carbohydrates. Natural sweetener with enhanced nutritional profile. For B2B buyers in health food and nutraceutical categories.
• Almond Powder 100% Almonds powder with no additives or preservatives; contains 390 cal/100g, 19.20g protein, 9.40g dietary fiber. For B2B buyers in food, bakery, and nutraceutical categories.
• Pistachio Powder 100% Natural Pistachio powder with no additives; contains 46% fat, 18% protein. Processed in facility handling tree nuts. For B2B buyers in food and nutraceutical formulations.
• Cashew Nut Powder 100% Natural Cashew powder with no additives; contains 47% fat, 19% protein, 3.20% moisture. For B2B buyers in food, bakery, and nutraceutical formulations.
• Blanched Almond Powder Blanched almond powder with 606 kcal/100g, 21.0g protein, 17.0g fat; gluten-free with a 6-month shelf life. For B2B buyers in food and nutraceutical formulations.
• Monk Fruit Sweetener (Generic Blend) Generic monk fruit and erythritol powder blend with erythritol content 967.89mg and monk fruit content 30.94mg per test; pH 4.33. For B2B buyers in clean-label food and beverage formulations.
• Monk Fruit Extract Natural sweetener extract from Siraitia grosvenorii with Mogroside-V content 5.11%, about 20 times sweeter than sugar. Non-GMO, Non-Irradiated, Kosher and Halal certified. For B2B buyers in food, beverage, and nutraceutical categories.
• Jaggery Powder 100% Jaggery powder with no additives; total sugar 92.36g/100g, reducing sugars 9.89g/100g; free from metanil yellow and sodium bicarbonate. For B2B buyers in food and nutraceutical formulations.
• Coconut Sugar 100% Coconut SAP with no additives; 92.3g carbohydrates/100g, 376 kcal/100g; gluten-free allergen statement. For B2B buyers in clean-label food and nutraceutical categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes 25 tonnes of dates monthly with consistent batch quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rashi Dates: India-based dates products brand and processor offering consumer and ingredient dates products. Comparable as a regionally focused Indian dates products company; smaller and consumer-skewed relative to Sarika's B2B focus.

Direct peers

• Plant Lipids: Indian oleoresins, natural colors, and botanical extract manufacturer serving food and nutraceutical brands. Similar profile: India-based, B2B model, focus on standardized natural ingredients for FMCG/food processors.
• Date Crown: UAE-based dates products company producing date paste, syrup, powder, and pitted dates for B2B and B2C channels. Highly comparable as a dates-focused ingredient manufacturer with overlapping product formats.
• Bateel: UAE-headquartered premium dates products brand and producer with dates paste, syrup, and packaged dates offerings. Comparable as a globally recognized dates ingredient and finished-products manufacturer.
• Synthite Industries: Kochi-based Indian B2B manufacturer of flavors, spice extracts, oleoresins, and natural food ingredients supplying FMCG brands globally. Closely comparable business model: B2B ingredient supply with private-label and custom specification capabilities serving food industry buyers.
• Kancor Ingredients: Kerala-based Indian manufacturer of spice extracts, oleoresins, and natural food colors for the global F&B industry. Comparable as an Indian B2B ingredient manufacturer with custom processing and consistent batch supply to FMCG/food brands.

Broad incumbents

• PureCircle (Ingredion): Global leader in stevia and alternative natural sweeteners, now part of Ingredion. Competitor in the natural/alternative sweetener space where Sarika's monk fruit and dates sweeteners compete for formulation slots.
• SunOpta: Plant-based food and ingredient company offering fruit-, nut-, and plant-based ingredients including date products and natural sweeteners. Overlaps in plant-based ingredient manufacturing for CPG brands.
• Tate & Lyle: Global ingredients company specializing in sweeteners, texturants, and food ingredient solutions including natural and specialty sweeteners. Competes indirectly through the alternative/natural sweetener category.
• Cargill: Global food and ingredient giant with broad portfolio including natural sweeteners, starches, and specialty food ingredients. Serves FMCG and foodservice customers worldwide — a vastly larger incumbent in adjacent ingredient spaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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