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Over the years, Shumitha has worked with more than 3,000 clients and successfully completed over 400 projects, earning recognition for her commitment to purposeful and impactful innovation
Shumitha Periyasamy, Founder and CEO, Food Buddies, was honoured with CII’s EntreprenHer Award 2025 for her pioneering approach to food innovation and her efforts in empowering food businesses to scale and compete in dynamic markets.
Instituted by CII Indian Women Network (IWN) Tamil Nadu in association with Rajalakshmi Engineering College, the EntreprenHer Awards celebrates visionary women entrepreneurs whose leadership is reshaping the business landscape.
Periyasamy is a third-generation food entrepreneur, sensory specialist, and certified business coach. With a B.Tech in Food Technology and Processing and a strong family legacy in the food business, she combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision to foster sustainable development in the industry. Over the years, Shumitha has worked with more than 3,000 clients and successfully completed over 400 projects, earning recognition for her commitment to purposeful and impactful innovation.
Periyasamy said, “Innovation isn’t just about creating something new. It’s about creating something that truly matters. As a third-generation food entrepreneur, I’ve seen how purpose-driven innovation can reshape industries and empower people. This award is not just a recognition of our work at Food Buddies; it’s a celebration of the passion, collaboration, and shared vision that drive us to help food entrepreneurs turn meaningful ideas into marketable realities.”