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KIWA Native Andean Potatoes

In previous blog posts, I have written about socially conscious companies including one that spends all profits on soup kitchens in the Detroit area. These stories were focused mostly on the revenue side. Today's post is the story of the supply side.

There is an old Chinese proverb:

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

The story below could create the following Ecuadorian proverb:

Buy a potato from a small farmer and you barely sustain him for a day...... Teach a small farmer to grow a special potato and you help sustain him for a lifetime.

KIWA was formed in 2008 by a couple, Martin and Natalie Acosta, that returned home from their honeymoon in Ecuador with the intention to help improve the lives of the people of Ecuador. After a year and a half of determining their plans and educating themselves, they started selling vegetable chips. Today their chips are a leading brand of premium vegetable chips. KIWA makes some of its chips from Native Andean Potatoes that are only grown from Colombia to Chile having originated between Peru and Bolivia. I met Maria Jose Guillen of KIWA Snacks at the Sweets and Snacks Expo on Chicago. She explained:

The variety is turned into a chip keeping its natural benefits. The native Andean potatoes were almost extinct in Ecuador and KIWA is actually the only company that makes it possible to grow this type of potato in Ecuador, so it is a huge responsibility for us to keep making it clear for people the amazing kind of potatoes the are.

I thought the story would make an interesting blog post, and Maria put me in contact with Rodrigo Quevedo who is the agronomist for KIWA. An agronomist is someone who studies the growing and harvesting of crops . Rodrigo spends most of his time in agricultural fields in the mountains of Ecuador (with bad connections to cell phone and internet service. His main activities are planning the sowing and harvesting of the fields, giving advice of the best practices to the growers, and seed multiplication. Because of the communication challenges, Rodrigo educated me by sharing a paper that Martin Acosta presented to the World Potato Congress in Peru earlier in 2018. The paper is entitled "Launch, Growth and Challenges of Native Andean Potatoes as we take them world-wide." Per its web-site, KIWA is an acronym for the company's values.

Kuality: Meet and ideally exceed customer expectations creating an atmosphere of trust and consistency.

Innovation: Transform ideas into solutions and opportunities.

World View: Understand, respect and adapt to our markets.

Amity: Is the way to achieve our goals, surrounded by people with positive energy and seeking healthy relationships with all stakeholders.

In 2010, Martin received a call from a British person asking if he had access to Native Andean potatoes in Ecuador. Native Andean potatoes are the single best alternative in terms of cost-benefit for low-income farmers living above 11,000 feet above sea level where these potatoes need to be harvested. These potatoes were of superior quality because of their high nutrients (especially increased levels of Iron, Zinc, and Potassium that are important to child development) including antioxidants than regular potatoes, but would have been expected to cost more. Because of their higher cost, other chip manufacturers had shied away form using the potatoes.

Upon receiving the call, Martin had no idea what Native Andean potatoes were, and after hanging up, googled them and found the name and found the web-site of the International Center for Potatoes in Lima, Peru. He asked his Research & Development ("R&D") manager to call the organization and by coincidence two of its representatives were in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, and Martin's R&D Manager met with them the next day. The R&D Manager told Martin about the potential of the potatoes and Martin and his R&D Manager then met with them again on the following day, right before the two persons flew back to Peru. For seven years, organizations had been looking for a partner in the private sector to help improve the income of farmers in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. A few months later,the Native Andean potato industry in Ecuador was born. After KIWA signed the contract with the International Center for Potatoes, the organization opened an office in Ecuador, This collaborative effort has involved development organizations including the International Potato Center, the private sector, farmers associations and the private sector. Their combined goal was to raise the income for low-income farmers.

Despite their expected higher cost, as a premium brand, KIWA decided to take a chance on using Native Andean potatoes, especially since nobody from Peru was exporting these potatoes to be used as chips. Initially two varieties of the Native Andean potatoes were selected, Puca Shungo (red heart) and Yana -Shungo (black heart).

Under a long term contract, the local farmers are paid more than twice the cost of production. This is far higher than the price for regular potatoes and a lot more than the local farmers were receiving in the local farmers market.

By February 2011, KIWA chip products hit the shelves of the largest retailer in Ecuador and they were an immediate hit. KIWA won an award from the German Chambers of Industry as the best corporate social responsibility in Ecuador. The monetary award was used to fund KIWA's first technical agricultural officer and multiple seeds that were given away to farmers in Argopapa, the association of producers. Today, KIWA provides the farmers with seeds, technical assistance, training and even financing. InSeptember 2011, ANUGA, the largest food show in the world, awarded the KIWA National Andean Potato Mix as one of the top innovations in the world. Only 10 companies received the award out of 6,500 exhibitors. KIWA was the first Latin American company to receive the award. Buyers flooded the KIWA exhibit with as many as 16 buyers visiting at the same time. KIWA was also selected as one of the Top 10 social enterprises in Latin America.

The collaborative organization has grown to 50 farmers with at least 300 indirect beneficiaries in three of the 23 provinces of Ecuador. The long term contact helps sustain the farmers by providing them with a guaranteed yield. Today, production has multiplied and the potatoes are now exported to 30 countries in five continents. The Native Andean potatoes comprise over 20% of KIWA's total sales. The chips are sold to retailers all over the world in sizes ranging from vending machine size, to Club sizes for customers such as Costco in Canada. However, this effort has not been without substantial challenges as climate changes, particularly in September and October Spring in South America) in the Ecuadorian Andes mountain range killed 80% of the harvests in both 2014 and 2017.

The current focus is to expand in the US, Middle East and Eastern Europe. The first KIWA Organic Native Andean potatoes package was launched in March 2018 at the largest natural food show in the US.

KIWA is currently working with its collaborators to develop new varieties of Native Andean Potatoes in Ecuador. They hope these potatoes will be more productive and more resistant to climate changes. They are working to improve the quality of the seeds so that the potatoes are more suitable for frying. Production has increased, but is still far below the average that a large farmer from regular potato derives. The goal over the next two years is to further increase the productivity yield through partnerships with academic institutions such as Stanford University. In 2017, Stanford sent a team to help develop a harvesting tool that will allow farmers to increase yields by 30% and reduce costs, mostly of labor during harvesting by 40%.

KIWA is exploring diversifying the products its makes from Native Andean potatoes starting with frozen french fries and the first purple naturally-colored mashed potatoes. They also want to educate Ecuadorians about these native potatoes as only one percent of the urban population is aware of them . Studies demonstrate the antioxidants in these potatoes, but they need to overcome the Ecuadorian stigma that naturally colored potatoes are rotten.

Read more about the company including its formation and other products on its web-site at http://www.kiwalife.com/. The tab "social responsibility" includes a video of interviews with the farmers as well as testimonials from them.

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bookandcranny · 5 years ago

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Stone Heart Gambit

Part 1 - Chapter 1

Soso likes her town, but she’s starting to think she’s never going to find a single interesting thing about it. There’s a supermarket, a park, a few family-owned shops and eateries that haven’t yet succumbed to the pressure put on them by the encroaching chain franchises. Pretty standard small-town fair, not unlike the one she grew up in.

Therein lies the problem. She’d been so excited to leave home for the first time all those semesters ago that she hadn’t considered that change doesn’t always equal improvement, and putting a hundred miles of distance between her and her old problems didn’t guarantee her a perfect new life. She doesn’t particularly miss living with her parents, rather she finds herself feeling homesick for a place she doesn’t think she’s found yet. There’s a restlessness in her-- her mom claims she gets it from her dad, and vice versa. It’s plagued her in small ways all her life, in the way she finds new friendships but struggles to make them last, in the way she throws herself into new passions only to grow bored of them within weeks, in the way college had seemed so thrilling and full of promise when she was a bright-eyed freshman and now here she is, on indefinite academic leave, struggling to remember what it was she saw in the place that was worth a lifetime of student loans.

She only has so long to figure it out too. She wants to finish her degree, she does, but art requires inspiration and there’s only so much to photograph in a town whose main export is cow shit and stale gossip. If she changes her major again at this point her advisor is for real going to mount her head on a pike outside the bursar’s office, so she has to at least try.

It doesn’t help that she’s pretty much limited to the immediate vicinity surrounding her housing co-op until she either manages to get herself a car or the bus drivers union wins their latest standoff with city hall. Cars cost money though, which means getting a real fulltime job, which she expects will spell the end for any lingering chance of her going back to school anyway. The snake devours its tail, and Soso commutes by bike.

Soso’s handy; she’s confident she can fix anything given enough time, the right tools, and a couple reliable video tutorials. That, among other odd jobs, is her main preoccupation right now. It’s something, but she can’t picture herself changing tires and cleaning out gutters for elderly neighbors to support her Chinese takeout dependency forever. At the rate she’s going, her best customers are going to start dying off before she graduates.

On that morbid note, Soso decides she needs to get out of the house. She slings her bag over her back just in case she manages to run into something photo-worthy and grabs her bike. It’s a brisk autumn afternoon and the fresh air is just what she needs.

On the way out she runs into one of her housemates, Carmen the highly caffeinated, returning from campus looking frazzled. Soso isn’t particularly close with any of her housemates, frequently as they tend to come and go, but that doesn’t stop her from offering her sympathies.

“Any luck with the research?”

Carmen groans. “My paper is doomed. Remind me why I thought ‘modern impact of classical mythology’ was a good choice for my level 300 history course?”

“Uh, beats me.” In reality she thinks it sounds like a fun subject, but it doesn’t feel her place to say so given that while Carmen’s been slaving away at the school library, she’s spent the better of her day half-watching questionable documentaries on alien conspiracies.

“Ensfield is full of weird old superstitions and legends,” she goes on frustratedly. “The old bridge makes it on one of those ‘top 10 spooky locations’ lists like once a month. Complain about a cough to the wrong person and suddenly you get people telling you you��re hexed and you need to walk in a circle counter-clockwise under the new moon to get rid of it.”

She’s pretty sure that’s not a thing, but nods anyway, waiting for the point she hopes is coming.

“You’d think the library in a town like this would have better sources on mythology. But no, all I get is a shrug and the same three books everyone else in the class is using. If I want to bump up my GPA, I need something you can’t just find on Wikipedia.”

Another one of their housemates crawls out from the shrubbery by the porch. “Maybe you should try that other library.”

“Jesus!” Carmen jumps. “What are you doing down there?”

Phoebe brushes dirt off her knees. “I saw a black cat go into the gap.” She points at a thin crack in the woodwork. “Halloween is coming. Any cats, especially black ones, you see wandering around need to be brought to the shelter pronto. People do terrible things to them if they see them wandering around this time of year.”

Soso squints. “Looks too small to fit a cat.”

“I saw what I saw. Anyway, there’s supposed to be an old town library way past the woods, thataway.” She points. “Guy who works there is really weird I heard but almost no one goes there anymore so you’d have first pick.”

Carmen looks thoughtful. “I think I’ve heard of it. I kind of thought it was just something people made up.”

“Nah, it’s real. My brother’s fraternity brings freshman there to haze them. They tell them to go up and throw eggs at the place and then ditch ‘em in the woods.”

Soso blinks. “Why?”

She shrugs. “It’s just a thing they do. It sucks and it’s totally immature but no one ever accused those guys of being creative.”

“Whatever,” Carmen says. “I’m done with books for today. I’m gonna go inside and enjoy some nice brain-rotting TV.”

“Good call, honestly. If you get caught hanging around that place too much they’ll probably start egging us next.”

Carmen heads inside and Phoebe goes back to making little coaxing noises at the gap in the porch. Soso frowns to herself. Sometimes she feels like people in this town purposely go out of their way to ruin anything that could be the slightest bit different. It’s probably just a normal library that happened to be in a weird spot, run by a typical cranky old librarian. Even if it is nothing it probably has more to offer than spending the rest of her day throwing french-fries to birds and squirrels in the Burger Beast parking lot.

“Hey Phoebe,” she says. “Where did you say that library was?”

The trip is longer than she had anticipated. Her legs are strong but the sun’s getting low enough that she worries she’ll be riding home in the dark. A generous part of it she blames on Phoebe’s vague directions, scribbled into a patchwork paper map of hear-say more than anything else. Despite this she continues. She’s snapped a few pictures of the foliage in its brilliant reds and golds, so if all else is a bust at least she won’t have completely wasted her time. Worst case scenario, she returns home with a little extra muscle on her calves from all the pedaling.

Well, the real worst case scenario is probably more along the lines of her getting caught by an axe murderer and left to rot in the spooky woods, another ghost for the local repertoire. Even then, at least she won’t have to worry about the next family phone call if she’s dead.

Grim musings aside, she loops back and manages to find the correct path, a trampled dirt road half-hidden under the leaf litter, and at last make her way to the fabled “other library”. It’s one of those old brick buildings, surrounded by a low fence that struggles to hold its own against the climbing vines and insects nibbling at its posts. It’s early enough in the season that their collective buzz-chirp-hum still fills the air, though otherwise it is almost eerily quiet. It’s strangely peaceful, Soso thinks as she wades through wild patches of tall grass, as if she were returning to somewhere familiar.

The place is clearly abandoned, she decides, sunlight refracting off the firmly shuttered windows. It’s a cool discovery to be sure, but she ought to have known a mysterious library in the woods with an equally mysterious shut-in tending it was too much to expect from a town like Ensfield. That doesn’t stop her from exploring though. She likes it here, and she especially likes the gorgeous, ancient-looking gargoyle that sits in front of the steps leading up to the entrance, like one of those stone lions that stand guard outside of libraries of greater fame than this one.

The thing is magnificent, as well as truly hideous, its face twisted in a snarl so visceral and strikingly lifelike that it sends a genuine chill down her spine. The attention to detail, to carving out each individual wrinkle of flesh, is astounding. The stance the stone creature is frozen in comes off much more threatening than the regal intensity she might have expected, and it seems to her a counterintuitive choice of décor, but one the artist in her wholeheartedly approves of.

Propping her bike up against the stairs she crouches in the shadow of the gargoyle to get a better look. Organic shapes like vines encircle the beast, so lifelike that feels compelled to touch, as if they might fall away under her fingertips. Just as she reaches out however, the front doors of the library swing open and a stout, middle-aged man rushes out.

“Don’t- who- don’t touch that! It’s- it’s not-“ he stammers. “It’s an antique. Very breakable.”

The man is well-dressed, but his head of yellow hair is mussed to one side, like he’s just woken from a nap, enforced by the wrinkles he anxiously tries to smooth out of his vest. His eyes are a shocking shade of spring green.

“Sorry?” Soso offers, still recovering from the fright. She pulls her hand back guiltily and he seems to relax. How fragile could something made of stone be, she wonders, that he would work himself up into such a state over it. “Uh, is this the library?”

The man finishes straightening himself out before he responds. “That’s what you’re here for? Books?”

“What else?” she asks. His eyes remain narrow with scrutiny, so she adds, “Books on mythology. It’s for a school project. I heard… I am in the right place, right?”

There’s a copper plaque by the door that reads “North Ensfield Public Library”, but at this point she’d be as willing to accept that she wandered into a random person’s front yard, for how he looks at her. After another awkward pause, the man turns back towards the entrance and gestures for her to follow.

“Sorry about that. I don’t see many regular patrons anymore, not for a while now. Pardon the mess.” He speaks quickly, not leaving any room for interruption.

There isn’t much mess to pardon, not really. In fact, the shelves look well organized, if a bit dusty, and the space isn’t as cramped or cluttered as she had expected from the outside. A certain saying about books and covers comes to mind, but she doesn’t think her host would appreciate the joke. It’s no wonder he doesn’t see many people if he acts this way with everyone. Soso bumps into a table and nearly upsets what seems to be a pyramid assembled from various glasses, topped with an upside-down teapot.

“Do you live here?” she asks before she can curtail her curiosity.

“I’m a librarian,” he answers. “This is a library.”

“Right, but that doesn’t…” she fumbles.

“Do Canadians not live in Canada? Do Norwegians not live in Norway?”

“Vegetarians don’t live in vegetables,” she counters.

He considers that. “Well-played.”

Soso laughs despite herself and, to her surprise, things seem to go more smoothly after that. She continues speaking with the librarian and learns that his name is Surehouser, though if there’s a first name attached to that one, she doesn’t catch it. He’s certainly as eccentric as the rumors had led her to believe, but he seems harmless, and quite frankly more than a little lonesome. She doesn’t know how a person could be anything else, living like this.

He’s not friendly or unfriendly; his words have a measured quality to them, as if he’s afraid of saying too much. Soso gets the impression, as the sole carer for this seemingly ancient place, his occupation is more out of a sense of obligation than a passion for literature. He looks the part of the academic for sure, down to the silver that threads through his hair and the half-moon reading glasses folded in the front of his shirt, but his eyes track her as she browses like he doesn’t know what to do with someone who actually wants to check out a book.

“Do you have an idea of what you’re looking for?” he asks after she’s been at it for a while.

She doesn’t want to admit that not only is she not sure, since it’s not really her class she needs it for, but that whatever organizational system is in place here is totally incomprehensible to her. “Anything you have should be good.”

Which is how she ends up checking out way more than she meant to, sending up a tiny prayer that her comparatively tiny backpack can rise to the occasion. Surehouser gives her a look like he knows what’s going through her head as he leads her to the front desk. There’s no computer in sight, just a leatherbound book of names and dates and a thick rubber stamp.

“On my way out, would you mind if I took some pictures of that statue you have out front? For my project.” She adds that last part as an afterthought, then regrets it right away. She’s a notoriously terrible liar and the more she enforces the threads of this pointless story she’s weaving, the more awkward she feels.

He frowns and says, more to himself than to her, “I always thought that old thing was a bit gaudy myself. I’d have gotten rid of it ages ago if I could.”

Something about the way he says it strikes her as strange. Not knowing how to respond, she simply says, “I don’t know, I think it’s cool.”

He laughs. Or, she thinks that’s what it is. The sound is gentle but rusty at the edges. “I suppose you would. Feel free to do whatever you want, only do not touch it, and be careful.”

She walks down the stone steps, her haul unexpectedly light on her back, and pauses to look at the gargoyle once more. The light isn’t any good right now, but she’ll be back.

“See you later,” she tells it.

Sure enough, the next day she’s back. She hadn’t actually planned to be such a regular, but she’d been unable to keep the place from her mind, and it wasn’t as if she had anything better to do. Carmen had looked about to cry when Soso showed her the books she’d picked out. The ones she didn’t need for her paper, Soso decided to flip through herself and had found herself more invested than she’d counted on. The book on obscure pagan deities she’d selected, though dense and confusing in places, was particularly interesting. Before she knew it, she was finished, and thus had the perfect excuse to go back.

“This guy kinda looks like you, don’t you think?” She holds the page open so that the gargoyle could “see” it. Despite arriving at noon on a Wednesday, the library seems to be truly closed today and no amount of knocking had managed to change its mind. Since she’d already come all this way, she figured she might as well find some other way to entertain herself before heading home.

“The horns are all wrong, but the general look is there. He could be, like, your second cousin,” she tells the statue.

The statue doesn’t respond, obviously, but Soso likes talking to it regardless. She adjusts her position so she can keep reading while keeping the book within its line of sight. When it’s time to leave, she turns to it and says,

“Keep an eye on that guy who runs the place for me. He’s weird, and should really keep more regular hours, but he’s nice, and I think being alone out here is making him a little…” She makes a spiraling motion with her finger. “Guess I’m not one to talk though. I’m chatting with a hunk of rock.”

She doesn’t stop though. Maybe it’s the boredom, maybe it’s something just fundamentally Soso, but whatever the reason, she keeps coming back. Partially for the library, yes, and for the company of the strange librarian that dwells within, but primarily to have a quiet place to vent her frustrations and speak her mind, where often the only one around to judge is one who’s incapable of talking back.

Surehouser is an acquired taste, and they don’t have much in common, but he never turns Soso away on the days when her visits magically coincide with the hours of operation. He always seems to have snacks on hand and is content to let the young woman ramble on about whatever latest subject has caught her interest, which as much as she could ask of anyone really. He still speaks frustratingly little of himself, but she believes she’ll get it out of him eventually.

She’s moved from taking pictures around the library to breaking out her old sketchbook, sitting on the steps and muttering to the empty air as she tries to map the contours of the stone body before her. She’s always been visually minded, for whatever good it does her.

“My mom keeps calling and asking if I want to come home for the holidays,” she complains, holding her knees to her chest. “And I know that’s months away but if I say yes that means having to see my family in person while they interrogate me about my future. I’m not even sure I have a future.”

She paces around for a minute to work out some pins and needles and brushes back her hair where it’s been falling in her face. Feeling playful, she imagines she can feel the gargoyle’s gaze watching her.

“Oh this? Yeah, I did get a haircut, thank you for noticing. Just a couple inches off the bottom but I think it’s nice.”

She tosses her head. Nestled among her dark hair, a tip of pointed ear pokes out and she worries idly at the cartilage like she used to do when she was younger.

“You noticed that too, huh. I was born with this itty bity point to my ears. They used to stick out when I was a kid. I was kinda self-conscious about it, actually. I dreaded whenever we had a course in school about fairytales because the kids in my class would call me an elf. I started making my mom do my hair so that they were hidden and just, never grew out of the habit I guess.”

The gargoyle is without comment. She smiles.

“I knew you’d understand, dude. Us freaks have to stick together.”

The following week is a flurry of last-minute Halloween preparations. Soso herself hadn’t been planning to dress up, not having anywhere to be other than planted firmly on the couch in front of a horror B-movie marathon, but the other girls insist they decorate, as there’d been whispers in their neighborhood of pranks planned on those deemed not festive enough. According to Carmen, who had become the resident expert on local tradition since she aced her last history test, the custom of shunning those who didn’t partake was almost as firmly rooted as the decorating itself. It stemmed from a belief from ye olden days that the festivities helped to fend off ghosts and goblins and the meddling of the fae on the day when the border between their worlds was the thinnest.

“Wait, do ghosts come from the same place as fae, or do they just, like, carpool here?”

She snorts. “It depends who you ask, but a lot of people around here believe that anything that’s magical or ‘otherworldly’ in origin is technically ‘fae’. Ensfield has a whole history of convoluted fae-based superstitions. Did you know some people still leave out bowls of fresh milk for house spirits?”

“House spirits?”

“Like, brownies.”

Soso nods. “I love having milk with brownies.”

Phoebe pipes up from the kitchen. “I had a girlfriend in high school who left out offerings when she was doing her SATs.”

“Did it help?” Carmen asks. “I’ll try anything.”

Soso is no skeptic, but she’s more inclined to believe that leaving food out overnight will attract more mice than faerie blessings. The sentiment is nice, but it’s hard for her to take comfort in fairytales without remembering her childhood teasing. How much worse could it have been if it had been more than just a joke, if her ears and her daydreaming demeanor were enough to get her labeled as an outsider for life, rather than just for the span of third grade.

“Are you doing anything special for Halloween, Soso?” Carmen asks.

“You mean like leaving out bowls of milk?”

She laughs. “No, like going to a party. You can come with me to Katy’s if you want. It’ll be lowkey.”

Carmen has been making more of an effort to get to know her since she got her those books for her paper, but while Soso appreciates the thought, being a plus-one at a stranger’s party where everyone knows each other from the classes she’s still not attending doesn’t sound like her idea of a good time.

“No thanks. Someone’s gotta stay and hand out candy to the trick or treaters, right?”

“Good point. Did you pick up candy?”

“Not yet, but I’ll do it.”

“Just don’t put it off until the night of.”

“That’s not going to happen.”

That is exactly what happened. October 31st finds Soso standing in line with a back of candy under each arm. Their neighborhood isn’t exactly kid-heavy, but better safe than TP’d she figures. She’s nearing the register when a pair of college-age boys stumble in, looking conspicuously red around the whites of their eyes. She sighs inwardly as they wander around, talking just a bit too loud for comfort, and does her best to ignore them even as they get in line behind her. Looking out of the corner of her eye, she notices that there is nothing in their baskets except a two-liter bottle of off-brand soda, a box of marshmallow snackcakes, and about four cartons of eggs, each.

It almost doesn’t click for her until she remembers what Phoebe said about the frat bros and their hazing. That paired with it being a night notorious for pranks by idiot teens is enough to get her nervous. After making her purchase she lingers outside the store for a moment and watches as the boys climb into a car and drive away in the direction of the woods.

It might still be a coincidence, they might be heading to some other destination that just so happens to be in that direction as well, but the image of some stupid stoners invading her sanctuary makes her hackles raise all the same. She starts pedaling after them, following just far enough behind so as not to be spotted in the swiftly fading light.

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market-research-industry · 3 years ago

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Funwave Foods: A Leading Exporter of Frozen French Fries from India to Saudi Arabia

Funwave Foods has established itself as a leading exporter of frozen French fries from India to Saudi Arabia. As a trusted supplier, the company combines superior quality, state-of-the-art processing technology, and efficient logistics to ensure timely delivery of premium frozen French fries to its customers.

Why Funwave Foods Stands Out

Quality Assurance:

Funwave Foods is committed to delivering the highest quality products. The French fries are manufactured using premium-grade potatoes sourced from India, grown in fertile regions renowned for their agricultural output. The processing facilities are equipped with modern technology, ensuring that the fries retain their natural taste, texture, and nutritional value.

Customizable Solutions:

The company provides frozen French fries in various cuts and sizes, such as shoestring, crinkle-cut, and straight-cut, catering to the diverse preferences of its Saudi Arabian clientele. These options make it a go-to supplier for restaurants, cafes, and fast-food chains across the region.

Adherence to Global Standards:

Funwave Foods complies with international food safety standards, including HACCP and ISO certifications, ensuring that every batch of French fries meets stringent quality benchmarks. This commitment to quality has earned the trust of consumers and business partners alike.

Booming Demand for Frozen French Fries in Saudi Arabia

The market for frozen French fries in Saudi Arabia has been growing exponentially, driven by factors such as the expansion of the fast-food industry, increasing preference for Western cuisines, and a young, urban population with evolving food habits. Frozen French fries are a staple in fast-food menus, and their convenience makes them a favorite among consumers.

The demand for Indian frozen French fries, in particular, has surged due to competitive pricing, high-quality products, and reliable exports from companies like Funwave Foods. The country's strategic geographical location and robust trade relations with Saudi Arabia further facilitate seamless export operations.

Funwave Foods’ Competitive Edge

Efficient Supply Chain Management:

Funwave Foods ensures smooth and timely delivery of frozen French fries to Saudi Arabia through its well-established cold chain logistics network. This preserves the freshness and quality of the products during transit.

Affordable Pricing:

Leveraging India’s cost-effective production capabilities, Funwave Foods offers frozen French fries at highly competitive rates. This affordability allows Saudi Arabian businesses to maximize their profit margins while offering high-quality products to their customers.

Strong Market Presence:

With a growing reputation as a dependable exporter, Funwave Foods has secured partnerships with some of the leading food distributors and wholesalers in Saudi Arabia. The company’s presence in the market continues to expand, backed by its commitment to excellence.

A Promising Future

The frozen French fries export market from India to Saudi Arabia is poised for significant growth, and Funwave Foods is well-positioned to lead this surge. By continuously improving its processes and staying aligned with consumer preferences, the company is set to strengthen its position as a key player in the global frozen food industry.

For businesses in Saudi Arabia seeking reliable suppliers of frozen French fries, Funwave Foods remains the top choice, delivering unmatched quality, variety, and value.

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Top Shoestring French Fries Manufacturer and Supplier in India: Ice Dream Global

When it comes to finding the top shoestring French fries manufacturer and supplier in India, Ice Dream Global sets the standard for excellence. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Ice Dream Global offers an exceptional range of shoestring French fries that cater to both domestic and international markets. Let’s explore what makes Ice Dream Global the leading choice for shoestring French fries and why you should consider them for your supply needs.

The Appeal of Shoestring French Fries

Shoestring French fries are beloved for their delicate, crispy texture and uniform golden-brown appearance. Their thin-cut style allows for a greater surface area, resulting in a satisfying crunch with each bite. Ideal for a variety of culinary applications, from fast-food outlets to upscale restaurants, shoestring fries add a touch of perfection to any meal. The popularity of these fries is evident in their widespread use across different cuisines and dining establishments.

Why Ice Dream Global Leads the Pack

1. Superior Quality Control

As the top shoestring French fries manufacturer and supplier in India, Ice Dream Global prioritizes quality in every step of its production process. We start with premium-grade potatoes that are carefully selected for their ideal starch content and moisture levels. Our advanced processing techniques ensure that the fries retain their crispiness and natural flavor. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control checks to ensure consistency and excellence.

2. State-of-the-Art Technology

Ice Dream Global leverages cutting-edge technology to produce top-tier shoestring French fries. Our state-of-the-art machinery allows for precise cutting, blanching, and freezing, ensuring that every fry maintains its perfect texture and taste. By integrating the latest advancements in food processing technology, we ensure that our products meet the highest industry standards.

3. Customization to Fit Your Needs

Understanding that different businesses have unique requirements, Ice Dream Global offers customizable solutions for shoestring French fries. Whether you need specific cut sizes, packaging options, or bulk quantities, we can tailor our products to meet your exact specifications. This flexibility allows us to serve a diverse range of clients, from small local restaurants to large multinational chains.

4. Commitment to Sustainability

As the top shoestring French fries manufacturer and supplier in India, Ice Dream Global is committed to sustainable practices. We focus on reducing our environmental impact through energy-efficient processes and waste reduction strategies. Our dedication to sustainability not only benefits the environment but also aligns with the growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products.

5. Reliable and Efficient Supply Chain

At Ice Dream Global, we understand the importance of a reliable supply chain. Our efficient logistics and distribution network ensure timely and accurate delivery of shoestring French fries to our clients. Whether you need a regular supply or a one-time order, we are equipped to handle your needs with professionalism and efficiency.

The Ice Dream Global Advantage

Choosing Ice Dream Global as your shoestring French fries supplier offers several advantages:

Unmatched Quality: Our commitment to quality ensures that every batch of fries is crispy, delicious, and consistent.

Innovation: We use the latest technology to produce fries that meet the highest standards of taste and texture.

Customization: Our ability to tailor products to your specifications makes us a versatile and adaptable supplier.

Sustainability: Our eco-friendly practices reflect our commitment to a greener future.

Dependability: Our reliable supply chain ensures you receive your orders on time, every time.

Conclusion

When searching for the top shoestring French fries manufacturer and supplier in India, Ice Dream Global emerges as the premier choice. With a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, we provide shoestring fries that exceed expectations and enhance your dining experience. Partner with Ice Dream Global to enjoy the finest shoestring French fries that promise both taste and texture excellence. Visit our website or contact us directly to learn more about our products and how we can meet your supply needs.

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Frozen Food Products Sales and Marketing Agency in Pune

The Importance of Marketing Plan for Frozen Food SalesBranding and marketing are the two important pillars when it comes to business strategy and improving your sales. However, there is a vast difference between branding and marketing, as well as the actions for success for each. Branding relates to creating a company’s name, logo, and design that easily describe belonging to the company. It helps to identify the product and differentiate it from other products and services.Brand Improves RecognitionBrand Build TrustBrand Increases The Business ValueBrand Attracts New CustomersMarketing gets the word out about your business. It allows you to connect with potential customers and inform them of all the services you offer. Proper marketing and branding combined can boost your sales at an astounding pace and help you build a consistent client-base. Marketing Informs The ConsumerMarketing Sustains The Company ExistenceMarketing Engages More Customers and Sells More ProductsNot doing sales planning is like running your business on a wing and praying and hoping that the dart you threw blindfolded will hit the bullseye.There might be a chance you will get lucky and hit the bull’s eye but there is also a chance you’ll poke someone’s eye out.Planning Helps To Overcome The Unforeseen RisksPlanning Minimizes Your RiskPlanning sets Achievable Goals And MilestonesOur main tasks to cater to improving your sales, therefore involve Distribution Network Set-Up, Find Channel Partners, Appointing Distributors and Dealers and Find Sales Agents.We are a frozen food sales and marketing agency in Pune, and do sales pitching of your products for distribution to our interested sellers and give them appropriate marketing support to create demand. We are a one stop B2BMarketing and B2B distribution solution all over India. Our up to date marketing and branding strategies are top notch and cater to the present market and customer choices. Want our trusted services and offers to boost your frozen food sales, then continue reading about us.

About Pune

Pune is the 8th largest metropolis in India and the largest in Maharashtra. It is situated on the western side of Western Ghats and has a booming real estate market right now.

It has been ranked as "the most livable city in India" several times. It is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the key sectors of the local economy are education, manufacturing and information technology. It has also emerged as the new hub for tech startups in India.

Pune has witnessed engineering and other crucial sectors making it their headquarters, transforming it into a major industrial centre. Considered as the greenest urban areas of the nation, Pune has more than 40% of its area covered by greenery that is slowly degrading because of the real estate boom in Pune.

How to Reach

By air- The nearest airport is in Lohegaon, 10 kms from the main city of Pune. It is accessible by buses, cars or cabs.

By rail- Pune Railway Station is one of the major and most important railway junctions in the country. It is connected to all major Indian cities.

By Road- Indian and state highways are all connected to Pune. NH-4 connects Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolhapur. NH-9 joins the city to Hyderabad and NH-50 to Nashik. There is also a high-speed expressway connecting Pune to Mumbai.

Top Places of Commercial Interest in Pune

The Market Yard in Pune is a well-known market and vegetables, fruits and flowers are sold here at wholesale rate. Other major marketplaces in the city are Tulsi Baug Market, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Market, Juna Bazaar or Old Market, Laxmi Road Market, Phule Market (Mahatma Phule Mandai), The Hong Kong Market Lane, Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar, Inorbit Mall, Viman Nagar, SGS Kakde Mall, Amanora Town Centre, Hadapsar, Jewel Square, Koregaon Park.

India’s Frozen Food Market and Demand

The frozen food market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the forecast period, and its market is expected to be US$ 3.1 Billion by 2026, from US$ 1.1 Billion in 2020.

In the previous years, only french fries and basic frozen vegetables were sold in India. But in the span of 5 to 10 years the frozen food industry in India has completely revolutionized. With the evolution of modern retail outlets like Food Bazaar, DMart, Spencers, and online grocery stores like Big Basket, Groffers frozen food industry in India is witnessing a positive growth. Although the consumption and supply of frozen food in India is still negligible in comparison to the world due to various reasons. These are a handful of existing players, the large population of India, higher-priced foods products, lower awareness among the consumers and challenges regarding infrastructure and logistics like shortage of cold storage are the present barriers to the growth of the frozen food market. A 180% increase in market is forecasted due to the fact that there has been a significant rise in the number of millennial and gen-Z consumers among the semi-urban and urban people. They are opting for improved awareness, convenience and acceptance of frozen food because it is quick and easily available. But the real challenge would be to maintain the price range of frozen food the same as normal products, for example fruits, vegetables and meat.

Several government schemes like Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) have provided financial support for building and enhancing new cold storage facilities in India. The advancement in cold chain infrastructure has further supported the supply and distribution of frozen food products in tier I cities. This has spurred growth in the country's frozen food market. The surging cases in this second wave of the coronavirus have made the whole country go into lockdown mode again. With most people working from home, shelves of frozen foods are clearing thick and fast these days. These items are available year-round regardless of the season.

COVID-19 greatly impacted the restaurant businesses, giving more momentum to frozen foods. The low-ingredient availability has left everyone shifting towards ready-to-cook meals and frozen food alternatives. Looking at the spike in frozen foods, Indian companies are capitalising on local delicacies that comprise organic ingredients.

Frozen food consists of frozen fruits, vegetables, fish & marine produce, meat, ready meals, bakery products, soups, and appetizers that provide domestic consumption and export opportunities. The surging number of Farmer Producer Organisations, solar-based refrigeration technologies, freezing and chilling facilities would boost the values of the farmers in India. When it comes to cuisine, India is known for its diversity. In order to satisfy the unique Indian palettes that require a different taste every now and then, companies have come up with more Indian variants like cutlets, samosas, parathas and kebabs, among others and there will never be a shortage of variety of food to freeze.

The key players of the India Frozen Food market are IFB Agro Industries Limited, McCain Foods (India) Private Limited, Godrej Tyson Foods Limited, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Private Limited, Tanvi Foods, Venky’s (India) Limited, ITC Limited, Innovative Foods Limited, West Coast Fine Foods Private Limited, Vadilal Industries Limited, Gadre Marine Export Private Limited, Al Kabeer Exports Private Limited and Darshan Foods Private Limited, among others.

Moreover, with the evolution of modern retail outlets like Food Bazaar, DMart, Spencers, and online grocery stores like Big Basket and Grofers, the frozen food industry in India is witnessing positive growth.

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Frozen Food Products Sales and Marketing Agency

As a frozen food products marketing and sales agency, we help to manufacture & market a broad assortment of indian frozen food acquired by local dealers that includes ready to heat and eat food items, ready to be fried food and snacks, frozen desserts and many more. Maintaining hygiene and safety protocols in accordance with modern food standards is of utmost importance to us. Our well installed facility and efficient team supports us to deliver products like frozen snacks food, that are of high quality, hygienic, nutritional and tasty.

Why waste hours of your precious time, when you can prepare hot and delicious snacks within a few minutes? Frozen snacks are the best way to enjoy yummy, piping hot snacks at home. Scrumptious snacks such as burgers, french fries, pizza or kebabs, can be prepared within a matter of minutes. Buy delectable frozen snacks from renowned brands such as Foods, Yummiez, Mc Cain, Alf- Farms, Zorabian, IFB, and Prasuma. Enjoy mouthwatering and new Yummiez products like Lassooni Chicken Tikka, Sausages, Cheese Fingers, Afghani Seekh Kabab, Veg Pizza Pocket and Veg Burger Patty. Besides Yummiez, you can choose from popular brands of frozen snacks India such as McCain Chicken Nuggets, IFB Cocktail Fish Fingers, Bombay Bites Pizza Samosa, Frozen Pizza India, McCain Potato Cheese Shots and much more. We sell various packaging options and also supply in bulk to institutions using modern technology.

Frozen Pastes

We are also a well-known supplier of pastes that are best for quick cooking in domestic & commercial kitchens. We have a variety of frozen pastes including garlic, ginger, onion, tamarind etc. Use of modern processing technology assures product hygiene, retaining food value and ensuring good shelf life.

Crushed Garlic Paste

Ginger Paste

Garlic Paste

Coriander Paste

Methi (Fenugreek)

Green Chilli Paste

Frozen Desserts

This category includes delicious Indian desserts that are completely natural, preservative free and economical too. An important part of an Indian festivals & celebrations is sweets and desserts, thus we offer frozen desserts in a variety of packaging to meet buyer’s requirements.

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Strawberry Basundi

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A few Strategies to Increase Sales:-

Contemporize brand engagement- The type of snacks consumers purchase often depends on their age and lifestyle preferences, for example millennials tend to consume assorted snacks throughout the day whereas older people consume very less frequently and tend to have a certain specific choice.

Incorporate local flavours and tastes- For your business to thrive in Pune, you need to cater to understand the taste buds of local people. Their preferences and choices have to be considered to boost your sales.

Promote bundling opportunities- Encourage your customers to try something new by promoting a bundle or two-for deal, and buy one-get one free deals.

Know about your inventory- Customers are loyal to your best selling products, so be aware of the top products’ inventory levels.

Watch upcoming trends- It is important to keep a watchful eye on upcoming trends for continued growth in the industry. Trends in the snack category show which ingredients must be premiumtized at what time.

We help our clients solve their Sales, Marketing and Distribution issues and boost their ready-to-eat and instant food sales.

We offer Sales and Marketing services to help frozen food dealers on how to improve sales. Not only that, we also work with other small businesses and are dedicated to solving their issues. Complete Marketing plan for frozen food is prepared to help sort out your doubts and issues. The quality of the products is well taken care of, following the latest international market standards. Everything from creating standards of excellence to training your people to work in more effective ways, introducing ground-breaking strategies, assessing how you’re doing, and helping you perform even better in future.

The Importance of Marketing Plan for Frozen Food Sales

Branding and marketing are the two important pillars when it comes to business strategy and improving your sales. However, there is a vast difference between branding and marketing, as well as the actions for success for each. Branding relates to creating a company’s name, logo, and design that easily describe belonging to the company. It helps to identify the product and differentiate it from other products and services.

Brand Improves Recognition

Brand Build Trust

Brand Increases The Business Value

Brand Attracts New Customers

Marketing gets the word out about your business. It allows you to connect with potential customers and inform them of all the services you offer. Proper marketing and branding combined can boost your sales at an astounding pace and help you build a consistent client-base.

Marketing Informs The Consumer

Marketing Sustains The Company Existence

Marketing Engages More Customers and Sells More Products

Not doing sales planning is like running your business on a wing and praying and hoping that the dart you threw blindfolded will hit the bullseye.There might be a chance you will get lucky and hit the bull’s eye but there is also a chance you’ll poke someone’s eye out.

Planning Helps To Overcome The Unforeseen Risks

Planning Minimizes Your Risk

Planning sets Achievable Goals And Milestones

Our main tasks to cater to improving your sales, therefore involve Distribution Network Set-Up, Find Channel Partners, Appointing Distributors and Dealers and Find Sales Agents.

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Frozen potato strip production process

The production process of frozen potato strips, the quality control measures in the production process, and the quality indicators of the final products were discussed. The obtained products better preserved the flavor and nutrients of the potatoes and increased the added value of the potatoes.

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Potato is one of the world's major food crops, with an annual global production of about 330 million tons. The international trade of potatoes is mainly based on frozen products, mainly French fries and potato chips. In recent years, the export trade of frozen potatoes worldwide has totaled more than US$3 billion. The main exporting countries are the Netherlands, Canada, Belgium and the United States.

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Cabo Verde 🇨🇻

Basic facts

Official name: República de Cabo Verde (Republic of Cabo Verde)

Capital city: Praia

Population: 598,682 (2023)

Demonym: Cabo Verdean

Type of government: unitary semi-presidential republic

Head of state: José Maria Neves (President)

Head of government: Ulisses Correia e Silva (Prime Minister)

Gross domestic product (purchasing power parity): $5.71 billion (2023)

Gini coefficient of wealth inequality: 42.4% (medium) (2015)

Human Development Index: 0.661 (medium) (2022)

Currency: Cabo Verdean escudo (CVE)

Fun fact: More Cabo Verdeans live abroad than in Cape Verde.

Etymology

The country’s name comes from the Portuguese term for the Cap-Vert peninsula, which means “green cape”.

Geography

Cabo Verde is located in West Africa, west of Mauritania and Senegal, and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

The islands have a tropical rainforest climate. Temperatures range from 18 °C (64.4 °F) in winter to 31 °C (87.8 °F) in summer. The average annual temperature is 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).

The country is divided into twenty-two municipalities (concelhos), which are further divided into thirty-two parishes (freguesias). The largest cities in Cabo Verde are Praia, Mindelo, Santa Maria, Assomada, and Porto Novo.

History

1456: Portuguese discovery

1462: first settlement

1585: English invasion

1617: Algerian raid

1712: French raid

1781: Battle of Porto Praya

1972: autonomy

1975: independence

Economy

Cabo Verde mainly imports from Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain and exports to Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Its top exports are processed and frozen fish, alcohol, and bread.

Agriculture is only possible in four islands, but fish and seafood are plentiful. Services represent 74.2% of the GDP, followed by industry (17.9%) and agriculture (7.9%).

Cabo Verde is a member of the African Union and the Community of Portuguese Language countries.

Demographics

Cabo Verde was uninhabited before the Portuguese arrived, so the majority of the inhabitants are of mixed ethnicity. The main religion is Christianity, practiced by 81.7% of the population, 72.5% of which is Catholic.

It has a negative net migration rate and a fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman. 67.5% of the population lives in urban areas. Life expectancy is 73.7 years and the median age is 26.8 years. The literacy rate is 76.6%.

Languages

The official language of the country is Portuguese, but the main mother tongue is Cabo Verdean Creole.

Culture

Cabo Verdeans are known for their musicality, which has African and Portuguese influences. They are also very friendly and hospitable.

Men wear a shirt and pants. Women wear a white blouse, a long black skirt, a black and white scarf over the skirt (panu di terra), and a white head cover.

Architecture

Traditional houses in Cabo Verde are round, made of rock, and have a conical thatch roof.

Cuisine

The Cabo Verdean diet is based on corn, fish, rice, and vegetables. Typical dishes include bafa (a stew made of seafood and served with rice and potatoes), bolinhos de mandioca com mel (honey manioc balls), cachupa (a stew of bananas, mashed corn, onions, squash, and sweet potatoes), chamuças (fried pastries with a vegetable filling), and xerém (corn soup).

Holidays and festivals

Like other Christian countries, Cabo Verde celebrates Assumption, All Saints’ Day, and Christmas Day. It also commemorates New Year’s Day and Labor Day.

Specific Cabo Verdean holidays include Democracy Day on January 13; Heroes’ Day on January 20, which commemorates the death of Amílcar Cabral; Youth Day on June 1, and Independence Day on July 5.

Other celebrations include Carnival; the Festival of São João on June 24, when bonfires are lit, and Tabanka in June or July, which celebrates the liberation of slaves.

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Landmarks

There is one UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cidade Velha, Historic Center of Ribeira Grande.

Other landmarks include Monte Gordo National Park, Pedra Lume Salt Crater, the Pico do Fogo volcano, the Carbeirinho rock formation, and Santa Maria Beach.

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Famous people

Bana - singer

Cesária Évora - singer

Dany Mendes Ribeiro - soccer player

Edy Tavares - basketball player

Ivone Ramos - poet

Lidiane Lopes - athlete

Milton Lopes - actor

Ovídio Martins - journalist and poet

Vitalina Varela - actress

Yolanda Morazzo - writer

Lidiane Lopes

You can find out more about life in Cabo Verde in this website and this video.

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Best Crinkle Cut French Fries Manufacturer & Supplier in India: Funwave Foods

When it comes to crinkle cut French fries, Funwave Foods stands as the premier choice in India, recognized as a trusted manufacturer and supplier. With its commitment to quality, health, and taste, Funwave Foods has set a new standard in the frozen food industry. As the best crinkle cut French fries manufacturer and supplier in India, Funwave Foods combines premium ingredients, advanced production processes, and a customer-centric approach to offer crinkle cut fries that satisfy every craving.

Why Choose Funwave Foods for Crinkle Cut French Fries?

Funwave Foods brings together a blend of quality, taste, and innovation in each of its products. Here’s what makes Funwave Foods’ crinkle cut French fries the top choice:

High-Quality Potatoes: Funwave Foods uses only the best, non-GMO potatoes, chosen for their flavor, texture, and ability to maintain a crispy exterior with a fluffy interior.

Advanced Freezing Technology: Utilizing state-of-the-art freezing techniques, Funwave Foods ensures the fries retain their natural flavor and freshness, resulting in crinkle cut fries that are easy to prepare and taste delicious.

Stringent Quality Control: Every batch undergoes rigorous quality checks, adhering to both national and international standards. This ensures consistency in taste, quality, and safety for every pack of crinkle cut fries.

With Funwave Foods, consumers can enjoy crinkle cut fries that are made with the highest quality ingredients and care.

The Perfect Choice for Health-Conscious Consumers

Funwave Foods understands the growing demand for healthier snacks and foods. Unlike traditional fries, Funwave Foods’ crinkle cut French fries are made with health-conscious choices in mind:

Minimal Additives: Funwave Foods’ fries contain no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. This keeps the product closer to nature and reduces any unwanted additives.

Low in Saturated Fat: Funwave Foods opts for healthier fats, resulting in fries that are lower in saturated fat.

Natural Ingredients: Each pack is made from natural, premium potatoes and a touch of seasoning, giving a delicious flavor without overloading on unhealthy ingredients.

These health-focused practices have made Funwave Foods a preferred choice among families, restaurants, and health-conscious consumers alike.

Advantages of Crinkle Cut French Fries

Crinkle cut French fries are a classic choice, beloved for their unique shape and texture. The crinkle cut design not only adds visual appeal but also helps the fries cook more evenly, providing an ideal crunch with every bite. Here are some reasons crinkle cut fries from Funwave Foods are a fantastic choice:

Enhanced Crispiness: The ridges in crinkle cut fries increase surface area, allowing them to achieve a crispier texture when cooked.

Better Flavor Absorption: Crinkle cuts hold sauces, seasonings, and dips better than regular fries, making each bite more flavorful.

Quick & Easy Preparation: Funwave Foods’ crinkle cut fries are frozen at peak freshness, making them easy to prepare and enjoy, whether by air frying, baking, or pan frying.

With these benefits, Funwave Foods’ crinkle cut French fries bring both texture and taste to the table, enhancing any meal or snack.

Funwave Foods: A Trusted Exporter in India

Funwave Foods is not only a top manufacturer and supplier but also a reliable exporter of crinkle cut French fries in India. With a well-established global distribution network, Funwave Foods caters to international markets, providing high-quality frozen fries to consumers around the world. This dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has positioned Funwave Foods as a leading exporter of crinkle cut French fries from India.

Conclusion

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