Archive · 19 Jul 2026
iD Fresh Food Bets on Kiranas Amid Quick Commerce Boom
iD Fresh Food is a company that makes fresh food like idli and dosa batter.
Even though quick commerce (like delivery apps) is growing fast, iD Fresh believes small neighborhood stores (kiranas) are still very important.
They are using these stores to sell their new snacks and other products.
The company's CEO, Musthafa, says they want to help homemakers with their cooking, not replace them.
For example, his own mother still makes idli batter at home, and he doesn't want to stop her.
iD Fresh is also planning to go public in 2027, which means they will sell shares of their company to the public.
This will help their existing investors sell their shares and maybe raise some new money if needed.
The company is focusing on growing their business by using the stores they already work with, rather than just focusing on quick commerce.
iD Fresh Food is focusing on kirana stores and general trade for growth despite the quick commerce boom.
The company recently launched a snacks range through general trade before expanding to quick commerce.
iD Fresh's long-term strategy involves leveraging its existing distribution network to support a wider portfolio of products.
The company's philosophy is to assist homemakers in traditional cooking rather than replacing them.
iD Fresh is preparing for an FY27 public listing, expected to be largely an offer-for-sale for existing investors.
- Who
- iD Fresh Food, led by Co-founder and Global CEO Musthafa
- What
- The company is focusing on kirana stores and general trade for growth, despite the quick commerce boom
- When
- The company is preparing for an FY27 public listing
- Where
- India, with a focus on leveraging existing distribution networks
- Why
- To assist homemakers and expand product categories without replacing traditional cooking methods
- Company
- iD Fresh Food
- CEO
- Musthafa
- Growth Strategy
- Leveraging kirana stores and general trade
- Product Philosophy
- Assisting homemakers, not replacing them
- Future Plans
- FY27 public listing, potential offer-for-sale
- Key Categories
- Fresh idli and dosa batter, snacks
- Distribution Focus
- General trade and kirana stores
- Innovation Focus
- Newer categories without rebuilding supply chain