“Smart sensors and automation are redefining how perishables are preserved”

In an era where India’s food processing and cold chain sectors are rapidly expanding, Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) stands out as a driving force of technological progress.

In conversation with India Business and Trade, Yogesh Dahiya, Managing Director, NSSPL shares how the company is advancing post-harvest efficiency through innovation, engineering excellence, and customer-focused solutions across India and global markets. As demand for high-quality refrigeration and modern processing systems rises, NSSPL continues to lead with turnkey, energy-efficient, and future-ready technologies.

IBT: Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has established itself as a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial refrigeration systems and food processing lines. What key factors or guiding principles have driven the company’s consistent growth and reputation for excellence in both domestic and international markets?

Yogesh Dahiya: NSSPL’s consistent growth and strong reputation stem from its clear commitment to delivering complete turnkey solutions—encompassing design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive post-commissioning support, including plant training, education, and more. This end-to-end approach is reinforced by engineering excellence, customer-centric innovation, and uncompromising product quality. The company places strong emphasis on understanding each client’s specific requirements and delivering highly reliable, energy-efficient refrigeration and food-processing systems that ensure long-term value. Continuous investment in advanced technologies, adherence to global manufacturing standards, and ongoing team skill development enable NSSPL’s solutions to meet international performance benchmarks consistently. Additionally, timely service support and long-term customer partnerships have helped the company earn enduring trust across domestic and international markets as a leading provider of turnkey post-harvest solutions.

IBT: With India’s rising demand for cold storage and food preservation infrastructure, how is NSSPL leveraging this opportunity to expand its footprint and support the modernization of India’s cold chain ecosystem?

Yogesh Dahiya: NSSPL is strategically leveraging India’s rapidly growing demand for cold storage and food preservation infrastructure by introducing highly advanced, cost-effective technologies that reduce CAPEX and significantly extend the shelf life of perishable products. Deeply committed to innovation, the company has executed several landmark projects across the country, particularly in developing large-scale bulk and box cold storage facilities equipped with precision cooling, automation, and intelligent control systems. These state-of-the-art installations ensure uniform temperature, minimal product loss, and consistent quality throughout the year, even for high-volume storage.

Through its comprehensive turnkey capabilities—including design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and extensive operator training—NSSPL is not only expanding its national footprint but also playing a key role in modernizing India’s cold chain ecosystem. With enhanced post-harvest handling systems and cutting-edge cold chain infrastructure, NSSPL provides vital support to farmers, processors, and logistics providers, helping them maintain product quality while adapting to India’s rapidly expanding food market.

IBT: Innovation and technology are at the core of NSSPL’s solutions, from controlled atmosphere systems to automated grading and data acquisition. Could you share how your R&D initiatives are helping enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality in cold storage applications?

Yogesh Dahiya: NSSPL has successfully implemented and tested gamma radiation treatment on onions for long-term storage, supported by detailed R&D collaboration with BARC. NSSPL’s R&D philosophy is driven by the belief that post-harvest solutions must evolve into more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable systems—and that innovation is the pathway to this transformation. The company has introduced advanced modified-atmosphere and controlled-atmosphere storage solutions with precise atmospheric regulation and enhanced ventilation, allowing perishables to stay fresh for longer while reducing losses caused by improper storage conditions.

These systems are integrated with smart sensors and data acquisition tools, providing operators with real-time insights into storage performance and enabling immediate corrective action when required. NSSPL has also developed advanced automated bulk and box storage solutions that offer excellent air circulation, reduced energy consumption, and stable performance even at large capacities. Additionally, its innovative handling systems—such as graders, conveyors, and filling units—minimize manual intervention, reduce operational errors, and maintain product integrity throughout the handling process.

With these advancements, NSSPL is not only strengthening efficiency and sustainability but also setting new industry benchmarks for product quality and cold chain reliability.

IBT: NSSPL has built strong global associations and a growing export presence. How do these international collaborations strengthen your product offerings, and what strategies are you adopting to further penetrate emerging global markets?

Yogesh Dahiya: NSSPL’s global associations reflect its unwavering commitment to delivering world-class, future-ready solutions. By strategically partnering with industry leaders—IVI from Idaho, USA for advanced ventilation systems; GEA HRT from Frankfurt, Germany as an authorized HRT Packager; VH Vertical from the Netherlands for reliable packaging innovations; Boema SpA from Italy for state-of-the-art food processing equipment; Marcelissen from the Netherlands for precision peeling and slicing solutions; and Isolcell from Italy for advanced controlled-atmosphere technology—NSSPL brings unmatched global expertise to every project it undertakes.

Its pioneering collaboration with BARC to successfully implement gamma radiation technology for potato sprout inhibition further underscores the company’s drive to push scientific boundaries. These partnerships enhance NSSPL’s understanding of diverse regulatory environments, regional conditions, and customer requirements, enabling the company to tailor its systems for optimal performance across global markets.

To strengthen its presence in emerging regions, NSSPL is focusing on market-specific product adaptations, expanding local partnerships, accelerating technology transfer and knowledge exchange, enhancing remote support and after-sales infrastructure, and increasing participation in international trade platforms. Through these efforts, the company continues to build a resilient global footprint and deliver high-value, future-ready solutions to customers worldwide.

IBT: As the Managing Director of NSSPL, what is your long-term vision for the company in shaping the future of cold chain and Food processing solutions, both in India and globally?

Yogesh Dahiya: As the Managing Director of NSSPL, my long-term vision is to position the company as a global leader in delivering turnkey, advanced, energy-efficient, and technology-driven cold chain and food processing solutions, while contributing meaningfully to the Make in India mission through the domestic development and manufacturing of world-class technologies. I aim to build a fully integrated ecosystem that enhances farm-to-fork efficiency, reduces post-harvest losses, and ensures consistent product quality by leveraging smart refrigeration systems, IoT-enabled monitoring, automation, and sustainable engineering practices.

By producing high-performance equipment in India and fostering indigenous innovation, we seek to strengthen the nation’s self-reliance and elevate its global competitiveness in the cold chain sector. At the same time, we plan to expand our international footprint by offering modular, scalable, and export-ready solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets. Through continuous R&D, strategic collaborations, and comprehensive talent development, I envision NSSPL becoming a trusted global partner that drives long-term transformation, sustainability, and value creation across the global cold chain and food processing landscape.

IBT: NSSPL is participating in Indusfood Manufacturing 2026. What key solutions or technologies will you be showcasing at the event, and how do you see this platform contributing to your future growth and partnerships in the food processing and cold chain sectors?

Yogesh Dahiya: At Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, NSSPL will showcase a comprehensive range of advanced turnkey solutions for food processing and the cold chain. Our key highlights will include energy-efficient refrigeration systems, IQF and freezing technologies, advanced food processing equipment, smart cold storage solutions, and IoT-enabled monitoring platforms designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and product quality across the supply chain.

Participating in this prestigious platform enables us to engage directly with industry leaders, processors, exporters, technology partners, and policymakers from around the world. It offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities, understand emerging market needs, and build strategic collaborations across regions. We view Indusfood Manufacturing 2026 as a catalyst for expanding our footprint, accelerating our R&D efforts through new partnerships, and strengthening our position as a trusted global provider of integrated cold chain and food processing solutions. Ultimately, this platform will play a key role in driving future growth, fostering innovation, and opening new avenues for long-term business alliances.