DSM Fresh Foods Identifies Rs. 40 Crore Aquaculture Opportunity Following Aqua Ex North East 2026

DSM Fresh Foods Limited ("DSM Fresh Foods" or "the Company"), operating under the Zappfresh brand, has identified a potential ₹40 crore annual revenue opportunity through the expansion of its aquaculture sourcing network following its participation at Aqua Ex North East 2026, one of the region's leading fisheries and aquaculture industry events.

Expansion of Farmer Network and Procurement Capabilities

As a result of discussions held during the event, the Company is currently evaluating the onboarding of approximately 1,200 fish farmers under its Fish Farmer Producer Group (FPG) framework. At maturity, the proposed network has the potential to support annual fish procurement volumes of approximately 2,500 tonnes, strengthening DSM's sourcing capabilities, supply-chain integration and access to high-quality aquaculture produce. The proposed expansion is expected to enhance sourcing scale, improve supply reliability and further strengthen the Company's backward integration efforts within the seafood value chain.

Strategic Outcomes from Aqua Ex North East 2026

In addition to farmer aggregation opportunities, DSM engaged extensively with fisheries departments, policymakers, aquaculture experts, distributors, industry associations and other stakeholders across the North-East region. These discussions have opened multiple avenues for collaboration and business development across the fisheries ecosystem.

Management is currently evaluating several opportunities that emerged from the event and expects approximately 3-4 strategic partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to materialize from ongoing engagements. These collaborations have the potential to strengthen sourcing capabilities, improve market access and support the Company's long-term aquaculture growth strategy.

Building a Scalable, Asset-Light Aquaculture Platform

The North-East is increasingly emerging as one of India's most attractive aquaculture regions, supported by favourable farming conditions, abundant water resources and strong fish consumption patterns. DSM believes the region offers significant long-term potential for developing a scalable sourcing ecosystem and strengthening its aquaculture platform.

The Company's growth strategy remains focused on a partnership-led and asset-light model centered on farmer aggregation, sourcing partnerships and ecosystem collaboration rather than direct farming investments. This approach enables DSM to expand procurement capabilities, improve sourcing efficiencies and strengthen farmer engagement while maintaining capital discipline.

The Company believes these initiatives can create long-term value across the aquaculture value chain by improving farmer market access, enhancing supply-chain efficiencies and building a more reliable sourcing ecosystem for high-quality seafood products.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Deepanshu Manchanda, Promoter & Managing Director, DSM Fresh Foods Limited, said: "The North-East represents one of India's most promising aquaculture regions and an important sourcing market for our seafood business. Our participation at Aqua Ex North East 2026 enabled us to engage directly with farmers, government agencies and industry stakeholders across the fisheries value chain. The encouraging response to our farmer aggregation model and the strategic partnerships currently under discussion reinforce our confidence in the long-term potential of the region. We remain focused on building a scalable, efficient and sustainable aquaculture ecosystem that strengthens sourcing capabilities while creating value for farmers, customers and shareholders."

Shares of DSM Fresh Foods Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 82.51 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 82.38. The total number of shares traded during the day was 36000 in over 30 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 85.00 and intraday low of 82.40. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 2998536.00.

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