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Hey everyone, I’m from Northeast India and I’m seriously considering building a Northeast-rooted spice brand with a small starting budget (~$2000 / basically my savings), and I wanted some honest feedback.

The spice market already feels crowded with big players, so instead of creating another generic masala brand, I’m exploring a slightly different direction — building around authentic Northeast flavors and regional cooking styles through shelf-stable dry blends and ingredients.

The goal isn’t replacing cooking, but reducing some of the grinding, roasting, and prep work while keeping authenticity intact.

A few things I’m genuinely struggling with:

• Do people actually want products like this?
• Would households buy them or mostly students/people living away from home?
• Is this market too niche?
• D2C first, retail first, or B2B first?

If anyone here has experience in spice businesses, FMCG, food manufacturing, D2C, exports, or even has small insights from being in the sector, your comments and validation would genuinely mean a lot.

This is a serious decision for me and even a small insight or helping hand could save me from expensive mistakes. Hoping to hear from people who’ve actually seen or built things in this space.

Appreciate it 🙏

Hey everyone, I’m from Northeast India and I’m seriously considering building a Northeast-rooted spice brand with a small starting budget (~$2000 / basically my savings), and I wanted some honest feedback.

The spice market already feels crowded with big players, so instead of creating another generic masala brand, I’m exploring a slightly different direction — building around authentic Northeast flavors and regional cooking styles through shelf-stable dry blends and ingredients.

The goal isn’t replacing cooking, but reducing some of the grinding, roasting, and prep work while keeping authenticity intact.

A few things I’m genuinely struggling with:

• Do people actually want products like this?
• Would households buy them or mostly students/people living away from home?
• Is this market too niche?
• D2C first, retail first, or B2B first?

If anyone here has experience in spice businesses, FMCG, food manufacturing, D2C, exports, or even has small insights from being in the sector, your comments and validation would genuinely mean a lot.

This is a serious decision for me and even a small insight or helping hand could save me from expensive mistakes. Hoping to hear from people who’ve actually seen or built things in this space.

Appreciate it 🙏

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Hey everyone,

Looking for advice from people who are actually in the dehydrated fruit/vegetable powder business — founders, manufacturers, exporters, or anyone with real experience.

I’m from India and have been researching dehydrated and spray-dried fruit/vegetable powders for B2B, D2C, and export opportunities. I’m seriously considering starting, but I only have around $2,000 (~₹1.7L) to begin with, which is honestly my last meaningful savings.

Wanted some real feedback:

• Did you start with B2B, D2C, or exports?
• Are margins actually good?
• Manufacturing in-house or outsourcing?
• Biggest mistakes you made?
• Is there still room for new players?
• What would you do differently if starting again?

Not looking for motivational answers — just honest advice from people actually in the business. Even a “don’t do it” would help.

Would genuinely appreciate any guidance 🙏

Hey everyone,

Looking for advice from people who are actually in the dehydrated fruit/vegetable powder business — founders, manufacturers, exporters, or anyone with real experience.

I’m from India and have been researching dehydrated and spray-dried fruit/vegetable powders for B2B, D2C, and export opportunities. I’m seriously considering starting, but I only have around $2,000 (~₹1.7L) to begin with, which is honestly my last meaningful savings.

Wanted some real feedback:

• Did you start with B2B, D2C, or exports?
• Are margins actually good?
• Manufacturing in-house or outsourcing?
• Biggest mistakes you made?
• Is there still room for new players?
• What would you do differently if starting again?

Not looking for motivational answers — just honest advice from people actually in the business. Even a “don’t do it” would help.

Would genuinely appreciate any guidance 🙏