About Us
We are F&B specialists and experts that help brands build robust businesses with a solid foundation, and enable them to scale up efficiently.
OUR VISION
Elevate the way India eats by empowering consumer-led brands to create and deliver 'Better For You' products
OUR MISSION
To democratize access to 'better for you' foods by pioneering in Indian Innovation, Research & Development, and Manufacturing
How will we go about this?
We as a holistic consulting firm will enable and enforce F&B companies to
1. Manufacture ‘Better For You’ Foods
We will introduce, equip, & build strong and innovative R&D capabilities with world-class manufacturing technology support in India.
2. Distribute ‘Better For You’ Foods
We will figure out optimum ways to reach the final consumers and make ‘Better For You’ foods accessible to you, ensuring a win-win place for both parties.
3. Create A Favorable Ecosystem For ‘Better For You’ Foods
We will bring awareness and provide a platform for everything associated with ‘Better For You’ foods.
To conclude, D2P Consultancy aims to be a one-stop-shop solution for all the needs that an entrepreneur or an established firm has or will ever have around creating & distributing ‘Better For You’ foods in India.
Our Team
Divyesh Panchal
Founder & CEO
- Launched several of India’s first categories.
- Known to build things from scratch and make them big.
- When not running the company, you’ll find him running marathons and exploring new food destinations worldwide.
Sneha Patil
Lead - NPD, R&D & Innovation
- A Food Technologist with over a decade of hands-on industry experience across New Product Development and core research.
- Driven by a deep understanding of ingredients, processes, regulations, and market dynamics—bridging science with strategy.
- Delivering technically robust, well-crafted food innovations that are designed to endure in a dynamic marketplace.
Sai Majety
Chief of Staff
- Pro at finding the perfect product market fit.
- Understands & builds brands like no one else.
- Loves delving into the realms of Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Indian Epics.
Vedika Mansukhe
Client Partnerships & Relations Manager
Loves helping food and consumer brands turn ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Thrives on solving practical business challenges with a mix of strategy, empathy, and execution.
Also, when not working, you’ll probably find me at the gym – lifting weights and balance, one rep at a time
Purva Sawant
Sr. Executive - NPD
- A food technologist by profession and full time foodie by passion.
- Always hungry for innovation.
- When she is not buried in formulations, you’ll find her cooking up storms in the kitchen experimenting with flavours and cuisine.
Kirti Mohta
Strategy Associate
- Experienced across tech, consulting, and delivery-driven environments
- Brutally honest, execution-focused, and grounded in reality
- A lifelong learner who enjoys reading and connecting ideas
Simrita Iyer
NPD Executive
- Food technologist passionate about developing creative solutions to make food healthier.
- Driven by curiosity and a love for innovation.
- Finds inspiration and creativity in dance outside the lab.
Shantanu Maske
NPD Executive
I work on creating and improving new food products from idea to launch.
I enjoy experimenting with ingredients and finding the right taste and texture.
I collaborate with different teams to bring ideas to life on the production floor.
Vishakha Acharya
B2B Strategic Partnerships Consultant
- Loves connecting the dots between brands to forge impactful and long-term partnerships.
- Spent a decade building some of India’s largest and most successful start-ups viz. Zomato, Epigamia & CRED
- Thrives on tackling real-world business and social challenges.
Our Advisors
Siddharth Menon
Advisor/Mentor
- Independent Consultant
- A veteran in the FMCG industry. (11 years in Colgate)
- Known for being a plug-in-play CMO for startups.