Neha Pathak

• Responsible for leading the Business Development Team for B2B tie-ups which includes collaboration with established brands, start-ups, FPOs, and CSR divisions of leading companies
• Leading the process of applying for grants and funds through different government schemes, national and international competitions or funds for startups

• Part of Food and Agribusiness team of the Government Advisory & Public Services vertical of KPMG India
• Worked on projects for the state governments of Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. Prepared Detailed Project Reports for client, designed agri-value chains, designed and managed the MIS, and lead the process of digitization of subsidy applications.

• Production, marketing, and distribution of fresh button and oyster mushrooms in Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand
• Manpower management and training for production, harvesting, and packaging of button and oyster mushrooms at own units
• Identifying farmers, Self-Help Groups, and FPOs who are interested in training and capacity building in mushroom production, and to procure fresh mushrooms from them.

• Part of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function of the Grapes (Exports) department of Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd at Nasik (Maharashtra).
• Ensured the right quality of fruit is packed for the right target customer. Fruit must meet the specifications demanded by the customers and there must no quality defects in fruit upon arrival at the export destinations
• Ensured the Standard Operating Procedure is strictly adhered to in the pack houses of Nasik region so that fruit delivered is safe to consume, has high keeping quality, and its organoleptic properties are maintained
• Worked in synergy with the Agronomy team so that parameters that affect fruit quality are taken care of right from the farmers’ field till the time they reach the customer’s plate. Also, ensuring that the fruit complies to the Maximum Residue Level of the export destination
• Assisting the team in implementation of requirements for achieving certifications like Global GAP, Rainforest Alliance, etc.

• To analyze if production and distribution of Cold pressed juice is technically feasible within the existing operations of the company
• To develop a roadmap and a business plan for the production of private label of cold pressed juices

• To study the herbicide, use pattern of farmers in Maharashtra and understand their unmet need with existing herbicides

• To identify product market fit and profitable market segments for Haloxyfop

• To provide recommendations for product development of future versions of Haloxyfop