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Faim Farms
FOUNDER
Arfat Rasool
<p>Arfat Rasool founded Faim Farms in Handwara to build a Kashmir-origin wellness brand around walnuts.</p>
Overview
<p>Faim Farms produces walnut butter positioned as a convenient, plant-based source of omega-3 and an alternative to supplement pills.</p>
Mission
Create the first wellness brand from Kashmir.
Market Position
The startup shifted from being another nut-butter brand to positioning its spreads as a convenient source of plant-based omega-3.
Early Constraints
Initial challenges included securing funds and building the right team.
Milestones and Impact
Faim Farms received the PUSA-ICAR grant and a Startup J&K grant. The proforma reports ten jobs created and increased income for participating farmers.
Future Plans
Lead the walnut-butter market and establish Kashmir's first major wellness brand.