Established in 2021 and located in Khaireni, Chitwan, Annapurna Maccha Dana Udhyog is a medium-scale, state-of-the-art fish feed factory in Nepal. The company produces fish feed under the brand “Matsya Raja—Dana haru ko Raja” to meet the needs of its own fish production operations and local market demand.

Annapurna’s SCADA automated plant, equipped with Austria-based Andritz technology, has a capacity of 33,000 MT annually and 2,750 MT per month when operating two shifts per day. The production rate is 5 tons per hour for 4 mm feed pellets, distributed across all provinces. Since the beginning of its CASA partnership, Annapurna’s workforce has grown from 26 to 41 employees, including four women.

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Improving Competitiveness and Productivity of Agribusiness through Quality Feed Production, Supply, and Distribution

Recognizing the potential in Nepal’s fish feed market, Annapurna aims to enhance its product quality and brand image to boost productivity and competitiveness. Founded by entrepreneurs producing Pangasius fish, Annapurna is one of the few companies offering specialized feed for Pangasius, giving it a first-mover advantage in this niche.

Through its 11-month partnership with CASA (Feb 2024 to Dec 2024), Annapurna is receiving technical support and funding to improve feed quality and grow its client base. This collaboration will pilot locally produced Pangasius-specific feed as a competitive alternative to imported feed, demonstrating its value in terms of both price and quality.