Lucknow Couple’s Fungus For Future Turns  Into A Profitable Agritech Start-up Yummient’s  

New Delhi, A young couple Deepti and Anantesh’s passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainability took the plunge into new food production and in the year 2015 founded Yummient’s an aggrotech venture.

The young couple   began their journey from back to the land, embracing open-field farming to cultivate vegetables in their most natural state Uttar Pradesh . With backgrounds in the corporate world, Deepti and Anantesh brought a blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise to their venture, driven by a desire to reconnect with nature and provide wholesome food to their community.

Their pursuit of excellence led them to innovate with advanced cultivation techniques like polyhouses and nethouses, optimizing growth while minimizing environmental impact. This evolution naturally extended into mushroom farming, where they applied their learnings to cultivate high-quality, nutrient-rich produce.

As their farming practices flourished, so did their dedication to maintaining the integrity of their harvest. Yummient’s expanded to include a state-of-the-art processing line, a crucial step in their mission to deliver food that retains its original freshness and purity. Every product from Yummient’s reflects this unwavering commitment, offering customers the finest, naturally preserved ingredients—straight from the farm to your table.

“At Yummients, our expertise is deeply rooted in a holistic approach to agriculture, where every step of the process is guided by a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. We specialize in blending traditional farming methods with cutting-edge innovations to produce premium, nutrient-rich food products including mushrooms , mango pulp, pickles , juices , baked beans , chickpeas , canned rajma and tomato purée .” Said Deepti Chauhan, Director, Yummient’s a division of Bhartiyam Foods. .

“Our journey begins with sourcing the finest raw materials directly from the farmers. This close relationship ensures that we receive only the best, freshest ingredients, and allows us to support local farming communities. With years of hands-on experience in open-field farming, protected cultivation, and mushroom farming, we’ve honed our skills in growing crops naturally while leveraging modern techniques like polyhouses and net houses to enhance yield and quality.” Said Anantesh Singh, Director, Yummient’s.

“Our expertise doesn’t stop at cultivation. We’ve also perfected the art of processing, using state-of-the-art facilities to preserve the freshness, purity, and flavor of our produce. By sourcing directly from farmers and maintaining control over the entire process, we ensure that every product that carries the Yummients name meets our exacting standards—from farm to table.” He added.

The Yummients has bagged various awards including Best Producer Under Protected Cultivation Category – Government Of Uttar Pradesh- 2020Best Supplier under Fresh category – Walmart India Pvt Ltd 2018