1Organic to foray into South, raise capital

Organic food firm on a ‘health mission’

1Organic, a start-up that sources raw materials from farmer groups directly, has announced plans to foray into the South in two months and raise capital for growth. The company, which commenced operations in September 2020 amid the thick of the pandemic with a self-funded capital, currently caters to markets in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram and is now gearing up for expansion, said Sharmila Oswal, co-founder, 1Organic. “We have received a more-than-expected response from the market,” she said.“Ours is a health mission to turn kitchens into pharmacies through supply of organic products. This will boost immunity and help build a healthy India,” added Ms. Oswal, who is also a social agriculturist. The firm which has its manufacturing operations in Pune is setting up warehouses in Mumbai and Delhi NCR to cater to the demand, she said.