Food Buddies CEO, Shumitha Periyasamy Bags CII's EntreprenHer Award 2025 for Innovation

Shumitha Periyasamy, CEO of Food Buddies, has been honored with the CII’s EntreprenHer Award 2025 for Innovation.

About Shumitha Periyasamy
- Third-generation food entrepreneur with a strong family legacy in the food business.
- Holds a B.Tech in Food Technology and Processing.
- Known as a sensory specialist and certified business coach.
- Has worked with 3,000+ clients and completed 400+ projects.

About Food Buddies
- Founded in 2014 as a food innovation consultancy.
- Developed 2,800+ food products and introduced 320+ first-time innovations.
- Completed 340 successful projects with 75+ third-party manufacturing partnerships.
- Uses its proprietary NMFI (Navigating Marketable Food Innovation) approach to bridge the gap between concept and commercial success.
- Offers end-to-end services: product development, factory setup, contract manufacturing, compliance, certifications, and audits.

The Award
- Presented by CII Indian Women Network (IWN) Tamil Nadu in association with Rajalakshmi Engineering College.
- Recognizes visionary women entrepreneurs reshaping the business landscape.
- Shumitha emphasized that “Innovation isn’t just about creating something new. It’s about creating something that truly matters.”

Why It Matters
This award highlights how purpose-driven innovation can empower food entrepreneurs, foster sustainability, and reshape India’s food industry. Food Buddies is now seen as a trusted partner in shaping India’s food innovation landscape.