BEGUSARAI / PATNA: In a major boost to Bihar’s agricultural and industrial ecosystem, Salutary Food And Beverages India Pvt. Ltd.—the parent company behind the premium brand Aapna Makhana—has been officially allocated industrial land by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) on July 22, 2026. The land will host the company’s flagship Makhana (Fox Nut) Processing Unit in Begusarai.
This strategic investment marks a significant step forward in modernising Bihar's agricultural supply chain, promoting regional entrepreneurship, and taking the state’s world-renowned superfood to global markets.
Modernizing Bihar’s Superfood Industry
The upcoming facility in Begusarai represents Salutary Food And Beverages' first large-scale infrastructure investment in food processing. Strategically positioned at the core of Bihar's Makhana belt, the unit will source high-grade fox nuts directly from the famous Mithila region, including key producing districts such as Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnia, and Begusarai.
Key Features of the Proposed Unit:
Advanced Technology: Integrated cleaning, automated grading, roasting, seasoning, and hygienic packaging systems.
Quality Assurance: Built to meet both Indian (FSSAI) and international food safety standards.
Diverse Market Reach: Equipped to serve retail consumers, institutional buyers, modern trade channels, private-label partners (OEM), and overseas export markets.
Empowering Local Farmers & FPOs
Beyond processing and manufacturing, the project aims to revolutionize the local agricultural economy by establishing a transparent farm-to-market ecosystem.
By procuring directly from local farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Aapna Makhana intends to eliminate unnecessary intermediaries. This direct supply chain model ensures better price realization for cultivators, complete product traceability, and a resilient network benefiting all stakeholders across rural Bihar.
"A Vision for Industrializing Bihar": Founder Speaks
Speaking on the milestone achievement, Raman Jee Verma, Founder of Aapna Makhana, shared his vision for the state:
"The allocation of land by BIADA marks a defining milestone in our journey. This project is not merely the establishment of a Makhana processing facility—it represents the beginning of a larger vision to position Bihar as one of India's leading food processing destinations.
Over the coming years, we envision developing multiple food processing verticals and establishing additional processing units across Bihar. Our objective is to create an integrated ecosystem that adds value to the state's agricultural produce while generating sustainable employment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthening rural industrialization.
The philosophy of 'Vocal for Local' is deeply embedded in our journey. Aapna Makhana has been envisioned, built, and nurtured in Bihar. We are equally committed to inclusive growth, and our digital platform reflects this belief by being developed through the leadership of a woman professional, reinforcing our commitment to women empowerment and equal opportunities."
Driving Employment and Regional Growth
The Begusarai project is slated to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities across multiple functions:
Direct Jobs: Machinery operations, quality testing, industrial packaging, and administrative roles.
Indirect Opportunities: Logistics, warehousing, transportation, local aggregation, and supply chain management.
As demand for plant-based nutrition and healthy superfoods accelerates globally, Bihar is uniquely positioned to lead the market. Long-term plans by Salutary Food And Beverages include expanding into additional food-processing verticals, enabling value addition for various regional crops beyond Fox Nuts.
About Aapna Makhana
Aapna Makhana (a brand by Salutary Food And Beverages India Pvt. Ltd.) is headquartered in Begusarai, Bihar. Specializing in Raw, Roasted, and Flavoured Makhana, alongside B2B OEM solutions, the brand is dedicated to delivering premium, sustainably sourced fox nuts to domestic and global markets.
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