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Taleigao, Goa, India
Wakao Foods is an Indian plant-based food company that pioneers the use of jackfruit — a fibrous tropical superfood — to create meat-like, preservative-free ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products with up to one year of shelf life without refrigeration. Based in Goa, the company was founded in 2020 by Sairaj Dhond, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur committed to sustainability and ethical food innovation. wakaofoods.com +1 Its product range includes items like Jack Burger Patties, Teriyaki Jack, BBQ Jack, Butter Jack, sausages, and other culinary variants that feature jackfruit’s natural texture and versatility. casestudies.id8mediasolutions.com Wakao products are designed for both direct consumer use and professional HoReCa kitchens, offering ethical, nutritious, and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat while supporting indigenous agriculture and fair pricing for farmers. The brand has also expanded into QSR outlets and international markets such as Singapore, demonstrating strong growth and global relevance.
Sairaj Dhond
Founder & CEO
Operating since 2020
11-50 Members
Eco-system
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Ethical jackfruit sourcing: Wakao partners with local farmers to procure mature jackfruit and related natural produce grown using sustainable agricultural practices. wakaofoods.com
Hygienic processing and packaging: Using state-of-the-art facilities, jackfruit and ingredients are processed and packaged under strict hygiene, resulting in preservative-free products with long shelf life. wakaofoods.com
Plant texture formulation: Products are engineered to highlight the natural fibrous texture of jackfruit, mimicking meat-like sensations in terms of chew and mouthfeel. wakaofoods.com
Versatile culinary design: The company adapts jackfruit into multiple product formats (sausages, patties, ready cooks) to meet diverse dietary and cultural preferences across cuisines. wakaofoods.com
Quality assurance systems: Wakao foods adhere to quality protocols ensuring safety, consistency, and nutritional integrity across batches, suitable for retail and HoReCa usage. wakaofoods.com
Distribution and supply chain optimization: Products are distributed D2C, via e-commerce, retail, and HoReCa networks; the recent QSR launch underscores scalable operational models for wider consumption.
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