India’s animal feed industry, critical to food security and livestock productivity, continues to face deep-rooted challenges—volatile pricing, nutritional inconsistency, and climate-linked disruptions. Traditionally dependent on crops like maize and soya, the sector is vulnerable to supply chain shocks and rising input costs. For farmers and feed manufacturers alike, these factors mean unpredictable expenses and reduced profitability.
Addressing this systemic issue, Wastelink, a brand under Forplanet Ingredients, has emerged as a pioneer in food surplus upcycling. The company recently raised INR 27 crore (approximately $3 million) in a Series A funding round led by Avaana Capital, a venture fund focused on tech-driven solutions across food, agriculture, and supply chains.
The investment will accelerate Wastelink’s expansion across India, bolster its R&D capabilities, and scale its proprietary AI-enabled logistics and formulation platform. Central to its offering is ECOMIX™, a feed ingredient created by converting surplus food from FMCG companies into standardized, nutrient-rich animal feed. Unlike conventional feed inputs, it delivers consistent nutritional value and reduces dependency on volatile commodities.
Wastelink’s solution supports more than 38,000 animals annually and has been shown to improve milk yields by up to 15%. This performance is backed by a traceable and scientifically formulated process that brings resilience to both livestock health and farm economics.
CEO Saket emphasized the company’s mission: “We’re solving for price and quality instability in the feed industry by creating a consistent and cost-stable product at scale. This fundraise supports our goal of building a category-defining company.”
Co-founder Krishnan added: “By blending circularity with science and technology, we’re not only reducing food waste but also providing reliable nutrition to the industry.”
Investor Avaana Capital echoed this vision. Partner Swapna Gupta noted, “Wastelink is solving two systemic problems—nutrient inconsistency and price volatility. Their platform transforms food surplus into traceable, high-quality feed, offering a resilient alternative to commodity-based models.”
Founded in 2018, Wastelink operates on a closed-loop model where food waste becomes a valuable input, addressing sustainability, cost, and performance—all in one system. With the new funding, the company aims to deepen partnerships with feed manufacturers and dairy farmers, scale its AI-driven supply chain operations, and expand ECOMIX™ adoption nationwide.
The broader implications are significant: in tackling food waste and enhancing feed efficiency, Wastelink is contributing to climate resilience and economic stability in agriculture. As demand for sustainable food systems grows, its circular model offers a viable blueprint for other markets globally.
Wastelink’s efforts signal a shift toward data-driven, environmentally conscious animal nutrition—where performance, traceability, and sustainability are not trade-offs, but core design principles.
