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Golfutar, Budhanilkantha-8, Kathmandu
+977 9741688523 | 9822784000
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About us
At Mandala Agrifresh, we are on a mission to revolutionize the agricultural landscape in Nepal by addressing one of its most pressing challenges – post-harvest loss. Founded in 2020, we are a pioneering post-harvest management company dedicated to reducing food loss and enhancing the efficiency of the agriculture supply chain. Our main goal is to improve the efficiency of agriculture supply chain in Nepal by:
Introducing low-cost post-harvest management technologies.
Enabling farmers to reach distant market by keeping the produce fresh for longer.
Reducing post-harvest food loss by extending the shelf-life of fresh produce.
Increase the availability and affordability of fresh produce.
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Our Vision
Nepal's agricultural sector has long grappled with issues like poor supply chain management, high post-harvest losses, and restricted market access. At Mandala Agrifresh, we recognize these challenges as opportunities to create positive change. Our vision is to be the leading company in post-harvest management expertise and consulting services, with a focus on reducing food loss and building a sustainable agriculture supply chain.
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Our Approach
Our approach revolves around strengthening the entire supply chain. We work closely with farmers, traders, distributors, and retailers, assisting them in efficiently managing their post-harvest processes. Our multifaceted business model is designed to facilitate market access for farmers, enhance post-harvest management, and provide consulting services to optimize supply chain efficiency.
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Market Access and Fair Pricing Mandala Agrifresh directly trades fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from farmers, ensuring fair prices and access to markets. This fosters an equitable supply chain, benefiting both farmers and consumers.
Access to Post-Harvest Management Technologies Mandala Agrifresh offers a comprehensive suite of post-harvest technologies, including Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), ethylene absorbers, anti-fungal pads, thermal pallet covers, and cost-effective cold rooms. These innovative solutions help extend the shelf life of produce, reduce food loss, enhance market access, and improve supply chain efficiency for farmers, traders, and retailers.
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Consulting and Capacity Building Mandala Agrifresh is committed to providing consulting and capacity building services to supply chain actors. By leveraging insights from commodity trading and technology implementation, we guide clients on how to best utilize relevant post-harvest management technologies and practices. This holistic approach enables Mandala Agrifresh to identify effective post-harvest technologies, which are then shared with clients to enhance their market reach and efficiency.
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Our Team
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Sophiya is a marketing and hospitality professional with over 10 years' experience in the Nepalese market. She brings diverse entrepreneurship and business experience. Besides managing the business and operations, she uses her network to increase commercial transactions between B2B companies. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Kathmandu University.

Sophiya Bal Tamang
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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As the COO at Mandala Agrifresh, Raunak orchestrates strategic operations, drawing from a rich background in business consultancy cultivated during years of work in Japan. Balancing a deep understanding of Japanese markets with a global perspective, Raunak drives sustainable growth and fosters innovation. With hands-on leadership, Raunak collaborates across departments, optimizing processes and guiding Mandala Agrifresh towards greater efficiency and market expansion.

Raunak Baskota
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-Founder
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Nishad Malla is a sustainability educator and an agro-entrepreneurship enthusiast who has many years of involvement in the filed of agriculture, education and sustainability. He has wide range of experience ranging from agriculture research, farm management, technical education and training, etc. He completed his masters in International Horticulture from Leibniz University Hannover.

Nishad Malla
Agriculture and Food Systems Advisor Lead
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Market systems development professional with robust experience in agriculture, Sudeep has over nine years of expertise working with agri-businesses in Nepal. Sudeep's extensive expertise spans various domains, including agricultural market systems development, enhancing post-production supply chains, and facilitating market access. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a profound understanding of the systemic constraints, opportunities, and practical nuances within Nepal's agriculture sector. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia

Sudeep Bajracharya
Technical Advisor
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Bharat Khadka is a highly determined and enthusiastic individual with exceptional technical skills and an aptitude for systematic management. With excellent interpersonal skills, Bharat is dedicated to perpetual learning and career advancement, approaching challenges with a practical mindset. He specializes in conducting biological research, possesses extensive knowledge in data analysis, and applies agricultural skills effectively to achieve outstanding results and post-harvest management training to reduce loss. Bharat has a degree in Agriculture from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, and is skilled at establishing and maintaining relationships with farmers, suppliers, and agribusiness stakeholders.

Bharat Khadka
Value Chain Officer
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 An ardent enthusiast of agriculture and business, Pragya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a strong academic foundation in Science through her Cambridge International A Levels in Pure Science. At Mandala Agrifresh, Pragya combines her enthusiasm for agriculture with her business acumen to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers with a mission to contribute to a future where innovation and tradition coexist, creating a greener, healthier, and more prosperous agricultural landscape.

Pragya Khanal
Finance & Admin Executive
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Shaswat is a sales and marketing professional with expertise in the fresh produce market and a strong interest in Supply Chain Management. He is also managing procurement of fresh commodities from across Nepal while driving sales and market strategies. Shaswat holds a Bachelors degree in International Business from London Metropolitan University

Shaswat Karki
Business Development Officer
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Board Of Advisor
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Dr. Durga Mani Gautam is a distinguished horticulturist with extensive experience in postharvest horticulture. He completed his MS in Postharvest Horticulture at UPLB, Philippines and earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from BARI, Bangladesh. Dr. Gautam has also received extensive postharvest horticulture training from Israel, the UK, and the Philippines. He served at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University, for over three decades in various leadership roles and was the first Chairman of the Service Commission of Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU). Currently an adjunct professor at AFU, Dr. Gautam has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Mahendra Bidhya Bhusan 'Ka' Gorkha Dakshin Bahu-Chautha, Shikshya Puraskar, Dirgha Sewa Padak and the International Award for "Outstanding Research Leader and Scientist in Quality and Postharvest Horticulture" by International Society of Horticulture Science (ISHS) and Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia. He has authored over 100 publications and serves as an editor for several journals.

Dr. Durga Mani Gautam
Post-Harvest Expert
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Ex- Chief Information Commissioner- National Information Commission, Ex- Secretary- Ministry of Finance

Krishna Hari Baskota
Ex- Secretary- Ministry of Finance
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