DSM Fresh Foods wins CII IPO Trailblazer 2025 recognition

MUMBAI: From farm-fresh cuts to boardroom credibility, Zappfresh is clearly slicing its way into the big league. DSM Fresh Foods Limited, which operates Zappfresh, has been recognised as an “IPO Trailblazer 2025” at the CII Unicorn Summit 2026, an initiative by the Confederation of Indian Industry to spotlight high-growth companies demonstrating strong governance and long-term value creation. The recognition was awarded at a ceremony held at the Taj Mahal Hotel, attended by industry leaders, policymakers and business stakeholders. The honour was accepted by Prreya Manchanda, Director at DSM Fresh Foods.

The award category highlights startups and growth-stage firms that are not just scaling fast but are also building robust, compliant and future-ready businesses. For DSM Fresh Foods, it signals growing institutional confidence in its operating model within the fresh and processed food segment.

The company has been expanding its footprint through a customer-focused approach, strengthening quality-led operations and building an omni-channel distribution network to reach consumers more efficiently.

The recognition comes at a time when companies in the food-tech and fresh produce space are increasingly being evaluated not just on growth, but on governance standards and sustainability of operations key factors for any future public market journey.

For DSM Fresh Foods, the nod from CII adds another layer to its growth story, positioning it as a business that is not only scaling up but also shaping up for the long run.