Gusteau Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Winner of India 5000 Best MSME Awards 2025
Gusteau Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Winner of India 5000 Best MSME Awards 2025
Details
Gusteau Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Private Limited Company
Food & Beverages
Dynamic & Innovation-Driven Food Ingredients Company.
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2021
7
Tirunelveli
Ambasamudram - 627401
Tamil Nadu
Introduction
Gusteau Foods Private Limited, established in 2021 and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a dynamic food ingredients company founded by Mr. Karthick Shanmuga Sundaram, a professional in packaging and food technology. The company was created with a vision to develop clean, natural, and sustainable food ingredient solutions. Operating in the B2B sector, Gusteau Foods focuses on plant-based and nature-derived ingredients that bridge agriculture, technology, and food innovation.
The company partners with farmers, processors, and food manufacturers to create value across the farm-to-food chain. Its portfolio includes natural colors, flavors, and functional ingredients derived from vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices. Through its “Farm to Color” and “Farm to Table” initiatives, Gusteau Foods ensures transparency, traceability, and sustainability from raw material to finished product. By utilizing surplus agricultural produce, it helps reduce post-harvest losses while supporting local farming communities.
Its R&D division specializes in developing liquid natural colors using innovative extraction and stabilization technologies. The company maintains high standards of quality and regulatory compliance aligned with FSSAI, ISO, and BIS guidelines. Sustainability forms the core of its innovation strategy, with efforts focused on upcycling natural resources to minimize food waste and environmental impact.
Gusteau Foods serves multiple industries, including bakery, dairy, confectionery, beverages, and nutraceuticals, offering both custom formulations and ready-to-use color and flavor systems. It works closely with clients ranging from established food brands to startups and export houses. Beyond business, the company is committed to inclusive growth by supporting smallholder farmers and encouraging women’s participation in food processing and packaging.
Guided by a mission to make natural ingredients accessible and affordable, Gusteau Foods continues to expand its presence in domestic and global markets, standing as a symbol of India’s emerging excellence in plant-based food innovation.
Founder & CEO Details
Mr. Karthick Shanmuga Sundaram
B.E, Pgdp
Mr. Karthick Shanmuga Sundaram hails from the small town of Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, and comes from a humble family background. He completed his undergraduate studies in Printing Technology from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, in 2010, followed by an M.Tech in Packaging Technology from the Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai. With over eleven years of experience in packaging research, development, and operations, he has worked with leading organizations such as ITC Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., and Synthite Industries Ltd., where he gained extensive expertise in packaging innovation and process excellence.
In 2021, driven by his vision to create sustainable and natural food solutions, Mr. Karthick founded Gusteau Foods Private Limited, a company specializing in B2B food ingredient solutions. Under his leadership, Gusteau Foods has emerged as a fast-growing enterprise in the natural ingredients sector. The company was honored with the “Fast Growing Company Excellence Award” in 2023 by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and later recognized as the “Social Impact Agritech Startup” by the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu in July 2025.
Alongside his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Karthick actively contributes to academia and industry development. He serves as a Board Member of Studies at the Department of Printing and Packaging Technology, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. He is also a Committee Member for Packaging with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Government of India, and a Faculty Member for Food Technology at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Chennai. Through his leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation, Mr. Karthick Shanmuga Sundaram continues to inspire growth and sustainability across the food and packaging industries.
