How to Start a Tomato Ketchup Business – Step-by-Step Guide, Recipe & Setup

πŸ“Œ Step 1: Market Research

  • Understand local & export demand
  • Study competitors, pricing, and packaging
  • Identify B2B buyers like restaurants, distributors, and retailers

πŸ“Œ Step 2: Business Registration & Licensing

  • Register your firm (Proprietorship/LLP/Pvt Ltd)
  • Get:
    • FSSAI License
    • GST Registration
    • Trade License
    • MSME/Udyam Registration

πŸ“Œ Step 3: Factory Setup & Equipment

You’ll need:

  • Tomato washer and pulper
  • Steam jacketed kettle
  • Mixing tank
  • Filter press
  • Bottle/Sachet filling machine
  • Packaging unit

Minimum area: 800–1500 sq ft


πŸ“Œ Step 4: Raw Material Sourcing

Other materials:

  • Sugar, vinegar, salt
  • Onion/garlic paste
  • Food-grade preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate)
  • Spices & flavor enhancers
  • Packaging bottles, labels

πŸ“Œ Step 5: Tomato Ketchup Formula (Basic)

Tomato Ketchup Recipe (per 100 kg batch):

  • Tomato paste/pulp – 25–30 kg
  • Sugar – 20–25 kg
  • Salt – 1.5–2 kg
  • Vinegar – 2–3 liters
  • Onion/Garlic paste – 1.5–2 kg
  • Spices (clove, cinnamon, pepper) – 0.5 kg
  • Sodium benzoate – 0.05%
  • Water – to adjust consistency

πŸ”„ Simmer ingredients in a steam kettle until thick and glossy.


πŸ“Œ Step 6: Bottling & Packaging

  • Hot fill ketchup into sterilized bottles
  • Seal, label, and date-code
  • Store in cool, dry space

πŸ“Œ Step 7: Branding & Marketing

  • Create attractive brand name and logo
  • Promote on:
    • B2B portals (Indiamart, TradeIndia, Alibaba)
    • Social media (Instagram Reels, Facebook)
    • Local wholesalers & food service providers

πŸ“Œ Step 8: Distribution

  • Sell in 200g/500g/1kg bottles or sachets
  • Approach:
    • Supermarkets
    • Hotel supply chains
    • Export agents

πŸ“ˆ Estimated Budget (Small Unit):

  • Equipment: β‚Ή3–5 Lakhs
  • Raw Material: β‚Ή50,000/month
  • Licensing & Setup: β‚Ή50,000
  • Total: β‚Ή5–7 Lakhs (Initial)

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