Understanding Business of Avanti Feeds Ltd.


The company is in aquaculture business with operation focusing on 2 vertical industries -
1.  Shrimp Feeds (78%)
2.  Shrimp Processing & Export (22%)

Shrimp Feed Industry
"Shrimp feed is produced in order to meet the nutritional requirements of farmed shrimps. It helps in maintaining the required levels of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and other important nutrients. Some of the common ingredients used in shrimp feed include fish and squid meal, lecithin, fish oil, cereal flour and other essential and propriety additives. The use of good quality feed helps in improving the shrimp production, profits, and minimizing the environmental pollution generated from shrimp farming."
Indian Shrimp Feed Market


Processed Shrimp Industry
"Fully grown shrimps are transferred to processing plants for primary processing which involves slicing of shrimp heads and washing. Then undergoes sorting process based on commercially accepted sizes and weights before having their skins peeled off and being soaked in phosphate chemicals helps to maintain the quality and taste of the shrimp. The raw shrimp is then frozen before packaging. Further value addition can be carried out by partially or completely cooking the shrimp. Indian exporters are increasingly focused on value-added products, where higher value-add typically leads to higher price realizations"
Indian Aquaculture Industry


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