OUR STORY
Ancient Wisdom, Made for Today
Manico Harvest began with a simple question: why does eating well have to mean choosing between tradition and convenience?
We're a small team obsessed with one thing: bringing the functional foods of Ayurvedic tradition — moringa, millets, functional mushrooms, basil seeds — into products that fit a modern life. No compromises on ingredients. No shortcuts on nutrition. Just real food, made simply.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Values
Whole, Traceable Ingredients
Every batch is sourced from farms we know by name — moringa from the Nilgiris, oyster mushrooms grown in controlled Himalayan facilities, millets from smallholder cooperatives.
Clean Label, Always
No artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours. No added sugar. What’s written on the pack is exactly what’s inside — nothing hidden.
Rooted in Tradition
Our recipes draw on centuries of Ayurvedic food science, reimagined for how people actually eat today — fast, functional, and on the go.
Built to Nourish, Not Just Sell
We formulate for real nutritional outcomes — protein density, fiber, sustained energy — not just shelf appeal.
THE JOURNEY
How We Got Here
2022
The idea
Started in a home kitchen in Bengaluru, reformulating grandmother’s Sattu recipe for modern nutrition needs.
2023
First harvest
Launched Moringa Sattu and Multi Millet Chilla mix to friends and family — sold out in 48 hours.
2024
Growing the range
Introduced Mushroom Coffee and functional mushroom-based drinks, partnering directly with Himalayan growers.
July 2026
Our first exhibition
Took our first public step as Hydration Partner at the Rain Run Haldwani Half Marathon — meeting the runners, athletes and families who became part of our story.
Today
Manico Harvest now
Five core products, a growing community, and the same belief we started with — clean, functional food, made simply.
THE FIRST CHAPTER · 19 JULY 2026
The Story of Our First Event
Every journey has a “first.” For Manico Harvest, that first chapter was written at the Rain Run Haldwani Half Marathon.
Months of planning. Countless product trials. Packaging revisions. Sleepless nights. Self‑doubt. Learning. And believing.
All of it came together in a single day. When 23TriClub and Reformation Nutritiongave us the opportunity to exhibit our products at the Rain Run Haldwani Half Marathon, we knew this wasn't just another event.
It was Manico Harvest's first step into the real world.
- Date
- 19 July 2026
- Event
- Rain Run Haldwani
- Edition
- 4th · Half Marathon
- Our role
- Hydration Partner
THE NIGHT BEFORE
The night before the event wasn't about sleeping. It was about carefully arranging every product, preparing the stall, checking every label, packing every hamper — and hoping that people would connect with what we had created with so much love.
THE DAY, IN FRAMES
As the Sun Rose, So Did We
Runners, athletes and curious first-timers at the stall
Moringa Sattu, meeting its first customers
Before the gates opened
The next generation of runners
Healthy Hampers, handed over with one request — honest feedback
Five products. One dream, finally on a table.
Holding the fort, all day, in the rain
The finish arch, in the rain
People stopped by our stall. Some were curious about mushrooms. Some had never heard of mushroom coffee. Some tasted our products for the very first time. Some asked thoughtful questions. And many left with smiles, appreciation, and curiosity to know more.
That was the moment we realised — people are genuinely looking for healthier, cleaner, and more convenient food choices.
HEALTHY HAMPERS
We Asked for Only One Thing in Return
One of the most memorable parts of the day was meeting inspiring athletes, runners, fitness enthusiasts, and passionate individuals who believe in healthy living just as much as we do.
“Taste them honestly. Tell us what you truly think.”
Because genuine feedback builds better products.
THE BACKBONE
No Event Is Successful Alone
Behind the stall stood my biggest strength — my father, my uncle, and my younger brother.
From carrying cartons and arranging products to welcoming visitors and standing beside me throughout the day, they quietly became the backbone of our very first exhibition.
Their belief in my dream made this milestone possible.
WITH GRATITUDE
A heartfelt thank you to 23TriClub, Reformation Nutrition, and Hemant Joshi for believing in a young homegrown brand and giving us this incredible platform.
And thank you to every single person who visited our stall. Whether you purchased a product, sampled one, asked a question, or simply wished us well — you became a part of Manico Harvest's story.
This wasn't about selling products. It was about introducing a dream.
A dream that started with a small mushroom cultivation hut at home — and has now taken its first public step.
Our first event wasn't just an exhibition. It was the first step of a dream that began in a small mushroom hut — and is only just beginning.
MANICO HARVEST
Nourishing Traditions. Empowering Health.
This is not the destination. It's only the beginning.