Our Markets

Exports

DFV has pioneered the production and export of international-quality Cavendish bananas out of India. With over 5,000 containers shipped, DFV is one of the leading and most consistent exporter of bananas from India.
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Domestic

DFV is the first supplier to offer safe and healthy premium bananas with complete traceability to Indian consumers. DFV's brand Happy Banana is today India's leading and most trusted banana brand.
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History & Capability

2015/16 - Today

- Establishment as leading quality banana supplier to organized retail in India
- Expansion into dedicated sourcing hubs for key accounts
- Forward integration into 30 Indian tier 1 and tier 2 cities
- Domestic brand ramp-up

2011/12 – 2015/16

- Ramp-up of additional procurement hubs across India
- Initiation of cooperation with GIZ for Desai Agri Academy
- Development of supply chain for local Indian market for premium quality bananas
- Trial shipments to domestic retail chains, further ramp-up of new export destinations
- Brand concept development
- Strategic investment of Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals with management lead
- Proof of concept of corporate farming model

2006/07 - 2011/12

- Product portfolio optimization and focus on banana as of 2010/11
- Cooperation with Banana expert teams from Philippines for know-how transfer to India
- Ramp up of strong banana contract farming model with dedicated operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra
- Scale-up of volumes and standardization of business model
- Development of consistent volumes and quality shipments to Middle East resulting in largest ever long-term banana contract out of India
- Trial shipments to Eastern Europe -

2005/06

- Acquisition of Desai Cold Storage Private Limited by CFI
- Founder Ajit Desai remains shareholder / Chairman
- Start of operations with new focus on pomegranate, mango, grapes and bananas

Our Expertise

“Number one, it is a lot more convenient because of the convenience DFV offers to its farmers. Secondly, you don’t have to wait for full year to get single crop next year.”

Dilipsinh Bhadursingh Desai

At/Post- Amboli, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“Basically, with DFV, you don’t have to worry about per acre productivity. You just follow the recommendations of DFV’s experts & witness the miracles in your field as I am witness for the last 5 years.”

Dharmeshbhai Ranjitbhai Patel

At/Post- Kathor, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“DFV helped me save time in day-to-day planning as well monitoring for my 6 acres of field.”

Hiteshbhai Ratilal Patel

At/Post- Dhoran Pardi, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“My last 4 seasons with DFV were a lot easier, since I didn’t have to worry about fruit care operations and planting. My banana looks good and it’s probably going to yield over 800 bunches an ...

Kamleshbhai Dhirubhai Patel

At/Post- Dhoran Pardi, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist. Surat.
“It was miracle when I witnessed last year harvesting third crop within 2 years of my association with DFV. Thanks a lot.”

Riteshbhai Hasmukhbhai Patel

At/Post- Amboli, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“DFV is not a company but a trustworthy companion for the whole banana farming community.”

Mukeshbhai Gopalbhai Patel

At/Post- Amboli, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“DFV’s recommendations are practical & output is phenomenal.”

Khaushalbhai Hasmukhbhai Patel

At/Post- Amboli, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“As an independent banana farmer, experience and knowledge was always a constraint. This resulted in my decision to join DFV. I’m witnessing lot of change in me as well as in my field.”

Sanjaybhai Kantibhai Patel

At/Post- Dungra, Tal.- Kamrej, Dist.- Surat.
“I am highly thankful for DFV’s polite staff who visit my farm everyday and provide guidance on various aspects. I have started enjoying good profits, thanks to DFV’s supervisors and their good advices.”

Narendrasinh. B. Raj

At/Post- Bhalod, Tal.- Jhagadia, Dist.- Bharuch.
“I have been associated with DFV for the last 5 years out of my 15 years of banana experience. Believe me, my initial 10 years were lacking a lot in may verticals, which could be balanced ...

Virendrasinh M. Raj

At/Post- Bhalod, Tal. Jhagadia, Dist.- Bharuch
“Knowledge, passion, positivity, friendliness & cooperation – DFV has everything to enjoy with. My 6 years association is the proof of it. Join DFV.”

Jayendrasinh G. Parmar

'Narmada Nivas', Rajput Falia, Tal.- Jhagadia, Dist.- Bharuch
“Despite being in banana business, I enjoy a normal family life with less tension. This has been possible only after I joined the ever growing DFV family.”

Dilipsinh B. Vansadia

Rajput Falia, Tal.- Jhagadia, Dist.- Bharudh

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