{"id":10118,"date":"2020-06-04T14:46:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T09:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=10118"},"modified":"2021-01-21T16:10:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:40:28","slug":"frozen-food-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The Untapped Gold Mine of Frozen Food Business in India that Everyone Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The rise of the frozen food\nbusiness in India has made it an <strong><em>appealing venture<\/em><\/strong>. From frozen\nvegetables to seafood, alluring fruits and meat as well as poultry, this\nsegment have an innumerable variety of food items in store to offer. Due to the\nmaintenance of high quality as well as taste by the frozen food business owners,\n<strong><em>frozen\nfood items<\/em><\/strong> have reserved their seats in the hearts of <strong><em>food\ncravers<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As frozen food products have\nbecome the <strong><em>apple of customer&#8217;s eyes<\/em><\/strong>, many young entrepreneurs of India are\ndevising strategies to start their frozen food ventures and make moolahs from\nthis segment. The scope of the frozen food business in India has begun widening\nin recent years, and the pathway looks more promising ahead. By looking at the\ncontinuous development and germination of the entire country on all the\ngrounds, especially in terms of change in the way of living, we can say that\nIndia is all set to become a <strong><em>well-developed urban<\/em><\/strong> and join the <strong><em>grand\nleague<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the <strong><em>westernization influence<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>shooting up<\/em><\/strong> of <strong><em>consumers&#8217; disposable income<\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em>craving<\/em><\/strong> of <strong><em>Indian palate buds<\/em><\/strong> for western food, the frozen food business in India is likely to accomplish big in the food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/#Frozen_Food_Business_in_India-_Recent_Updates\" >Frozen Food Business in India- Recent Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/#Notable_Steps_to_Follow_for_Starting_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\" >Notable Steps to Follow for Starting a Frozen\nFood Business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/#Legal_Requirements_for_Starting_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\" >Legal Requirements for Starting a Frozen Food\nBusiness in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/#FSSAI_Registration_for_Running_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\" >FSSAI Registration for Running a Frozen Food Business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/frozen-food-business-in-india\/#Take_Away\" >Take Away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Food_Business_in_India-_Recent_Updates\"><\/span>Frozen Food Business in India- Recent Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&#8220;Anticipations are high that the frozen food business in India would witness <strong><em>17% annual<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>escalation<\/em><\/strong> during <strong><em>2020-2024<\/em><\/strong>,&#8221; as per the analyzed report of <strong><em>IMARC (A global market research company). <\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per the panel discussion organized by the <strong><em>US Soyabean Export Council<\/em><\/strong>, the frozen food industry will be observing an accelerated rise due to an <strong><em>increase in health consciousness<\/em><\/strong> among people.<\/li><li>As <strong><em>COVID- 19 outbreak<\/em><\/strong> has raised the <strong><em>consciousness level<\/em><\/strong> of people, they will be opting for healthy eating options and thus, opening the door of opportunities for frozen food business in India. <\/li><li>On the <strong><em>12th of May, 2020, FSSAI<\/em><\/strong> has <strong><em>lifted the restriction<\/em><\/strong> on <strong><em>transportation<\/em><\/strong> of frozen food products.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Steps_to_Follow_for_Starting_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Notable Steps to Follow for Starting a Frozen\nFood Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Given below are the notable steps that must get followed for starting a frozen food business in India-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Notable Steps to Follow for Starting a Frozen Food Business in India\" class=\"wp-image-10120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-24.png 697w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-24-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin with the Extensive Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Before you think of initiating any business, you\nmust do <strong><em>far-reaching research<\/em><\/strong> to <strong><em>analyze<\/em><\/strong> the <strong><em>market<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>requirements<\/em><\/strong>,\nwhat kind of products customers are expecting in their <strong><em>specific regions<\/em><\/strong>, and\ngathering knowledge about the <strong><em>competitors<\/em><\/strong>. Thorough market\nresearch would help you in utilizing your hard-earned money in the right\ndirection. <\/li><li>Furthermore, there is a requirement for <strong><em>research<\/em><\/strong>\nconcerning the expenses. You must <strong><em>know your product<\/em><\/strong> very well, and\nthen only, you will be able to <strong><em>acquire the equipment<\/em><\/strong> needed for\nyour business and serving products high in terms of <strong><em>quality<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Good Location to Succeed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Excelling<\/em><\/strong> in the frozen food business requires a <strong><em>perfect location<\/em><\/strong>. The location of the frozen food business should be at a place of the <strong><em>massive gathering of visitors<\/em><\/strong>. Establishing this business in a market where people gather for purchasing food items would be a great idea.<\/li><li>It must get located at a <strong><em>convenient location<\/em><\/strong>. Proper space should be there to hold the <strong><em>freezer<\/em><\/strong> as well as other types of <strong><em>equipment<\/em><\/strong>. In the end, we would like to say, &#8220;<strong><em>Go with the best location.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-set-up-a-food-business-in-india\/\">A Full Guide on How to set up a Food Business in India\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Requirements_for_Starting_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Legal Requirements for Starting a Frozen Food\nBusiness in India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to conduct business in a\nlegal manner, all frozen food businesses should obtain government licenses and\napprovals.<strong><em> The legal requirements for starting a frozen food business in India\nare-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration of the Business <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the businesses should get\nincorporated under <strong><em>sole proprietorship<\/em><\/strong>, in case if the responsibility of managing\nand carrying out the operations is by a single person, and that person is also\nthe owner of the business. There is no need for partnership firms to submit an\naudited annual return in the office of the <strong><em>Ministry of Corporate Affairs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\"><strong>GST registration<\/strong><\/a> is mandatory for all the frozen food business owners. If the <strong><em>annual turnover<\/em><\/strong> of your store is above <strong><em>Rs 40 lakhs (Rs 10 lakh in the case of hilly states and NE)<\/em><\/strong>, you should follow the GST registration process as a priority. The following are the essential documents required to pass the GST registration process- <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bank Account Number<\/li><li>Active Mobile Number<\/li><li>Valid Email Address<\/li><li>Professional Tax License<\/li><li>Bank IFSC<\/li><li>The Trademark for the Purpose of Brand Name Protection<\/li><li>Current Bank Account Details<\/li><li>GSTIN Password Issued by the State Government<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_Registration_for_Running_a_Frozen_Food_Business_in_India\"><\/span>FSSAI Registration for Running a Frozen Food Business in India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a><\/em> is mandatory for all the frozen food business operators to run a frozen food business anywhere in India. Food Businesses having their turnover between <strong><em>Rs 12 lakh to Rs<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>20 crore<\/em><\/strong> can apply for the state license. Frozen food business operators having turnover more than <strong><em>Rs 20<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>crore<\/em><\/strong> can apply for a central license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food business operators whose annual <strong><em>turnover<\/em><\/strong> is <strong><em>below Rs 12 lakh<\/em><\/strong> need to get registration under the <em><strong>Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/fssai.gov.in\/cms\/food-safety-and-standards-act-2006.php\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cost of <strong><em>renting<\/em><\/strong> a shop<\/li><li>Buying <strong><em>weighing scale<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>generators<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>freezers<\/em><\/strong>,\n<strong><em>trays<\/em><\/strong>,\nand <strong><em>Knives<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Hiring the best <strong><em>workforce<\/em><\/strong> <\/li><li>Procuring <strong><em>frozen food supplies<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Inventory<\/em><\/strong> Maintenance Cost<\/li><li>Managing <strong><em>equipment<\/em><\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After setting\nup a frozen food unit, obtaining all the <strong><em>licenses and permits<\/em><\/strong>, buying <strong><em>equipment<\/em><\/strong>,\nand <strong><em>hiring<\/em><\/strong>\nthe best ones from the market, the last but not the least part is remaining for\ngiving pace to any business, i.e., marketing. It helps in establishing a <strong><em>bond\nbetween customers and businesses<\/em><\/strong>. Taking the help of <strong><em>social\nmedia promotions<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>advertisements<\/em><\/strong>, circulating <strong><em>pamphlets<\/em><\/strong>\nalong with <strong><em>website creation<\/em><\/strong>, and making your <strong><em>website<\/em><\/strong> <strong>rank<\/strong> high, all these mediums would do\nthe job for your frozen food business in India<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Away\"><\/span>Take Away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>current trend<\/em><\/strong> suggests that the frozen food business is on the rise, and is enjoying its golden phase in India. Therefore, most of the entrepreneurs are entering into this segment in the country. After figuring out your plan for <strong><em>starting a frozen food business in India<\/em><\/strong>, proceed ahead and make your frozen food business legal. We, at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, would be more than happy to guide you in the process of getting <strong><em>GST registration and FSSAI License<\/em><\/strong> for empowering you to kick start a frozen food business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-an-fssai-license\/\">How to Obtain an FSSAI License in India: Full Guide\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rise of the frozen food business in India has made it an appealing venture. From frozen vegetables to seafood, alluring fruits and meat as well as poultry, this segment have an innumerable variety of food items in store to offer. 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