Hey Business Owners,

I’m looking to connect with someone who owns or operates a cardboard box/carton manufacturing business.

If you run one yourself, please feel free to DM me. Alternatively, if you’ve had custom cardboard boxes made for your business and can recommend a reliable manufacturer, I’d really appreciate an introduction.

Preferred Location: Mumbai

Thanks in advance!

Amazing what a post in the right community can do.

A few weeks ago, I made a simple post about our farm-grown Organic Kesar Mangoes from Valsad, Gujarat. I expected a handful of orders. What followed was beyond anything I imagined.

Over the season, we delivered:

📍 ~900 kg across Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, Palghar, Vashi, Thane, Bhandup (Personally Delivered at their Doorstep)
📍 ~250 kg across Valsad, Ahmedabad, Navsari and Daman
📍 ~120 kg to Bangalore
📍 ~100 kg to Delhi

Along the way, we also received enquiries and demand from Gurgaon, Noida, Indore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and several other cities.

All of this was done with zero advertising and mostly through Reddit.

The surprising part? We operated almost entirely on trust. Since most orders outside Mumbai and Gujarat were shipped with delivery charges borne by us, there was always a risk involved. But every single Redditor honored their word. Nobody backed out after confirming, and nobody bargained after agreeing on a price. (PS - This was a risk I was willing to take)

For Locations outside Mumbai, I personally video-called customers while packing their boxes, and payments were made promptly once the shipments were delivered.

This season taught us a lot, and we're incredibly grateful for the support we received.

Planning for Next Season – Looking for Advice & Collaborators

We want to scale responsibly and would love guidance from experienced folks here.

1. City Partners & Last-Mile Distribution

Demand came from several cities and we would like to serve more customers next year.

If you're someone who understands logistics, runs a local business, or would be interested in becoming a city partner for your town, I'd love to connect. The idea is to have trusted partners who can handle last-mile deliveries and local coordination.

2. Export Guidance

We're exploring exports and would appreciate advice on:

• Certifications required to market produce as "Organic"
• APEDA and other export registrations
• Packaging and phytosanitary requirements
• Invoicing and documentation for exports
• Suitable markets and shipping partners

The ~1.3 tons sold directly to consumers this season was purely an experiment. Our total annual produce is around 15 tons, most of which is currently sold through B2B channels. There is ample room to rebalance that mix, and I'd love to gradually increase the D2C share and export while quietly build stronger direct relationships with customers.

3. Packaging & Branding

We want to move beyond generic boxes and build our own branded packaging.

If you're from the packaging industry or have experience with corrugated boxes, food-safe printing, or branding, please reach out.

4. Cold Chain & Logistics

Would love recommendations for:

• Reliable transport partners
• Cold-chain or temperature-controlled shipping

5. Building a Sustainable Farm Brand

Long term, we want to build a trusted farm-to-home brand around our produce, while keeping quality and authenticity at the center.

If you've built a food business, export business, or agricultural brand, I would genuinely appreciate your advice.

Reddit exceeded all expectations this year, and I hope to continue building with this community.

Comments and DMs are welcome. 🙏🥭

Love the edits here.

We stay in a building and one house on each floor. Please help in re-designing our Lift Lobby. We are our currently doing our interior work again.

Hi Mango Lovers,

I’m helping my dad sell the fruits of his hard work—quite literally! 🥭

A few weeks ago, I posted seeking advice on selling and exporting our organic mangoes, and the response was incredible. Thank you to everyone who reached out.

We’re now taking orders for this season’s organic Kesar mangoes from Valsad, Gujarat.

✅ Naturally grown
✅ No pesticides
✅ No carbide ripening
✅ Harvested later than regular mangoes because they’re organically grown

Price per 20kg box (approx 5-6 dozen) is Rs. 2600

What you’ll get:

🥭 A box packed with happiness (20+ kg)
🥭 A mix of ripe and raw mangoes so you can enjoy them over several days
🚚 Doorstep delivery across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Palghar, and nearby areas
💰 No advance payment — inspect the mangoes first, then pay
📦 Better pricing than most retail markets, especially for bulk or group orders (100+ kg)

Deliveries begin from 2nd June.

If you’d like to order or know someone who loves mangoes, drop a comment or send me a DM. I’ll get in touch.

Support a small farmer and enjoy some genuinely farm-fresh Kesar mangoes this season. 🥭❤️

Hi Mango Lovers,

I’m helping my dad sell the fruits of his hard work—quite literally! 🥭

A few weeks ago, I posted seeking advice on selling and exporting our organic mangoes, and the response was incredible. Thank you to everyone who reached out.

We’re now taking orders for this season’s organic Kesar mangoes from Valsad, Gujarat.

✅ Naturally grown
✅ No pesticides
✅ No carbide ripening
✅ Harvested later than regular mangoes because they’re organically grown

What you’ll get:

🥭 A box packed with happiness (20+ kg)
🥭 A mix of ripe and raw mangoes so you can enjoy them over several days
🚚 Doorstep delivery across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Palghar, and nearby areas
💰 No advance payment — inspect the mangoes first, then pay
📦 Better pricing than most retail markets, especially for bulk or group orders (100+ kg)

Deliveries begin from 2nd June.

If you’d like to order or know someone who loves mangoes, drop a comment or send me a DM. I’ll get in touch.

Support a small farmer and enjoy some genuinely farm-fresh Kesar mangoes this season. 🥭❤️

Hi Mango Lovers,

I’m helping my dad sell the fruits of his hard work—quite literally! 🥭

A few weeks ago, I posted seeking advice on selling and exporting our organic mangoes, and the response was incredible. Thank you to everyone who reached out.

We’re now taking orders for this season’s organic Kesar mangoes from Valsad, Gujarat.

✅ Naturally grown
✅ No pesticides
✅ No carbide ripening
✅ Harvested later than regular mangoes because they’re organically grown

What you’ll get:

🥭 A box packed with happiness (20+ kg)
🥭 A mix of ripe and raw mangoes so you can enjoy them over several days
🚚 Doorstep delivery across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Palghar, and nearby areas
💰 No advance payment — inspect the mangoes first, then pay
📦 Better pricing than most retail markets, especially for bulk or group orders (100+ kg)

Deliveries begin from 2nd June.

If you’d like to order or know someone who loves mangoes, drop a comment or send me a DM. I’ll get in touch.

Support a small farmer and enjoy some genuinely farm-fresh Kesar mangoes this season. 🥭❤️