Zappfresh Signs Partnership Agreement for Development of Assam Aqua Project in Gohpur, Biswanath District

DSM Fresh Foods Limited, operating under the brand name Zappfresh, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Gohpur Fish Farmer pProducer Company Limited for the development of the Assam Aqua Project, a freshwater fish farming initiative in Gohpur, Biswanath District, Assam. The partnership brings together a New Delhi-based fresh-food company and an Assam-based farmer-producer company to develop an integrated aquaculture operation in the region jointly.

The project is proposed to be developed across approximately 100 acres of land in Village Jokapora, Gohpur, with a target production capacity of around 300 tonnes of freshwater fish annually. It is the second aquaculture partnership after its collaboration with Varuna Aquatech, further strengthening its seafood sourcing network. The farming operations will be carried out using organised aquaculture practices, with a focus on fish seed sourcing, feed management, water quality, and harvest planning. Post-harvest, the project also intends to establish processing, cold chain, and distribution infrastructure to manage the movement of fish from the farm to the end market.

Gohpur Fish Farmer Producer Company Limited, chaired by Anup Sarmah, will be responsible for the end-to-end ground operations of the project. The company is an organised body of local fish farmers in the Gohpur region. Their involvement in day-to-day operations ensures that the project remains rooted in the local farming community and draws on existing knowledge and relationships in the area.

Commenting on the partnership, Deepanshu Manchanda, Managing Director of Zappfresh, said, "Strengthening sourcing capabilities and building long-term supply ecosystems remains a key focus area for us. The Assam Aqua Project is an important step towards creating a more integrated and sustainable aquaculture value chain. Assam is one of India's most significant freshwater fishery markets with a large number of farmers actively engaged in aquaculture, and we believe this makes it the right place to build a long-term supply ecosystem. Through this initiative, we aim to work closely with farming communities and partners to improve productivity, enhance quality standards, and strengthen market access. We believe such collaborations can create long-term value for both the supply ecosystem and consumers while helping us build a more reliable and scalable sourcing model."

"The project is expected to create direct and indirect employment for local youth in Biswanath District across farming, processing, and logistics functions. Participation of women through Self-Help Groups in associated activities is also planned as part of the broader project design. We aim to improve income levels of fish farmers in the area and contribute to reducing the fish supply gap within the state," he added.

As part of its sourcing strategy, Zappfresh continues to explore partnerships and collaborations that help build a more organised and efficient supply chain across key food categories.

Shares of DSM Fresh Foods Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 89.50 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 89.92. The total number of shares traded during the day was 61200 in over 48 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 89.99 and intraday low of 84.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 5243976.00.

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