Our Impact
We empower our industry to innovate and make a positive impact — reducing waste, supporting farmers, and feeding communities.
India loses ₹92,000 crore worth of food annually
Up to 30% of India's fresh produce is lost post-harvest due to inefficient supply chains, lack of cold storage, and fragmented market access. This translates to millions of tonnes of edible food going to waste while millions of Indians face food insecurity.
How Safal Mandi helps
Connect with new markets
Build your network and connect with new buyers across India. Increase your trade reach and get fresh produce into the food chain.
Divert surplus produce
Redirect excess produce to new buyers or food charities through our platform features and tailored redistribution services.
Reduce risk and waste
Trade with the entire supply chain in a transparent marketplace. Real-time price discovery reduces distress sales and spoilage.
Impact Stories
Mango Surplus Donation — Ratnagiri
When 2,500 kg of premium Alphonso mangoes faced market rejection due to cosmetic imperfections, Safal Mandi connected Sahyadri Farms with three local NGOs in Mumbai. All produce was distributed within 48 hours, feeding over 8,000 people.
Sahyadri Farmer Producer Company
Onion Crisis Relief — Nashik
During the 2025 onion price crash, we facilitated the purchase and redistribution of 15 tonnes of Nashik onions at fair prices to mid-day meal programs across Maharashtra, protecting both farmer livelihoods and food security.
Nashik Onion Growers Association
Vegetable Recovery Program — Karnataka
2.1 tonnes of mixed vegetables that would have been discarded due to oversupply were redirected to community kitchens in Bengaluru. Over 6,000 meals were served through this single initiative.
Karnataka State Agricultural Board
Latest Impact Figures
In the last 12 months, Safal Mandi, in collaboration with its partners, managed to:
“Safal Mandi has been a great help in ensuring that we have been able to redirect produce to people who really need it. Now more than ever, it's important that our industry works together to prevent food waste.”
Rajesh Patil
Director, Sahyadri Farms FPC
Ready to make an impact?
Join our growing network and help us transform India's fresh produce supply chain.