More about Kiru Maikkapillai
Founder @ The Divine Foods | 100 Challenger Brands | D2C | Foodtech | Currently building a native superfood brand, that is affordable to everyone :)
Kiru Maikkapillai is the founder & CEO of The Divine Foods, one of India's fastest-growing D2C food brands with 1,50,000+ customers and available in multiple countries.
The Divine Foods aims to highlight India's culinary heritage, beginning with the renowned health benefits of naturally grown turmeric, moringa, millets, and more. The brand ships its bestselling, simple-to-use traditional superfood products including its ABC Mix, Millet Meal, and Paruthi Paal through a hassle-free channel maintaining a direct link to its customers.
With support from investors Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, The Divine Foods is on a mission to revolutionise the food industry.
Kiru Maikkapillai is the founder & CEO of The Divine Foods, one of India's fastest-growing D2C food brands with 1,50,000+ customers and available in multiple countries.
The Divine Foods aims to highlight India's culinary heritage, beginning with the renowned health benefits of naturally grown turmeric, moringa, millets, and more. The brand ships its bestselling, simple-to-use traditional superfood products including its ABC Mix, Millet Meal, and Paruthi Paal through a hassle-free channel maintaining a direct link to its customers.
With support from investors Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, The Divine Foods is on a mission to revolutionise the food industry.
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