New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Healthy snacking brand Farmley expects revenue to nearly double to Rs 600-700 crore in the current financial year, driven by growing demand for nutritious snacks, the company said on Friday.

The Noida-headquartered startup, founded in 2017 by two Indian Institute of Technology alumni, reported a revenue of Rs 370 crore during FY 2024-25.

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"We aim for Rs 600-700 crore revenue in the current fiscal with expansion of our presence in both offline and online channels," the company's CEO and co-founder Akash Sharma told PTI at a healthy snacking summit.

Farmley plans to invest Rs 40-50 crore in a new factory near Noida to boost production capacity, with the facility expected to be operational next year, Sharma said. The company hopes to achieve profitability in the current financial year.

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The firm's product portfolio includes dry fruits, seeds, healthy snacks, savouries and ready-to-eat mixes, focusing on quality, nutrition and affordability.

A company report released on Friday showed roasted and flavoured dry fruits were the most preferred savoury snack among 36 per cent of respondents, while 19 per cent specifically chose makhana, a type of puffed lotus seed.

Over 55 per cent of survey participants said they actively seek clean, preservative-free snacks, while 52 per cent prefer resealable, eco-conscious packaging. Nearly 45 per cent of consumers favour portable snack formats like dry fruit-based desserts and energy bars.

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