u/Silent-Possibility26

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 🙏