Triton Foodworks
Triton Foodworks Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 2015. The company has 250,000+ sq ft under cultivation at its farms in Manesar, Haryana (Delhi NCR), and Nashik, Maharashtra, supplying buyers across Delhi NCR and Mumbai.
Business lines
- Commercial hydroponic farm design and build.
- Greenhouse and polyhouse design and installation.
- Farm automation and agri-tech retrofits.
- Pesticide-free produce supply: leafy greens, lettuces, herbs, cherry tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries for retail, HoReCa, cloud kitchens and quick-commerce buyers.
Farms and markets
Manesar, Haryana — our Delhi NCR production base. Nashik, Maharashtra — supplies Mumbai and western India. Design-and-build projects are delivered across India.
ChopChop and commercial berries
ChopChop is Triton's consumer brand. Its online store delivers in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida, selling salad mixes, lettuces, baby spinach, herbs, cherry tomatoes and snack cucumbers. Blueberries and strawberries are supplied commercially to wholesale, HoReCa and retail buyers; the ChopChop online store does not currently list berries.
Co-founders
Dhruv Khanna — Co-founder
NTU Singapore alumnus. Recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2019) and Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2020) for Triton's work on water-efficient hydroponics.
Ullas Samrat — Co-founder
Co-founder of Triton Foodworks.
Deepak Kukreja — Co-founder
Technical co-founder focused on growing operations.
Recognition
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2019) — Dhruv Khanna, Co-founder — recognised for Triton's work on water-efficient hydroponics.
Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2020) — Dhruv Khanna, Co-founder — recognised for Triton's work on water-efficient hydroponics.
In the press
- YourStory — : [Bootstrap heroes] How this startup produces 700 tonnes of fruits and vegetables without soil
- The Better India — : Delhi Startup Grows 250 Kgs of Veggies Daily, With Zero Soil and 80% Less Water!
- Open Magazine — : The Soilless Future of Farming
Figures quoted in historic press coverage are historic, not current company statistics.
In development
Coming soon: an agrivoltaic blueberry greenhouse — solar generation above, blueberries below. We believe it's India's first.
Contact
- Sales: sales@tritonfoodworks.com
- Careers: careers@tritonfoodworks.com
- Phone: +91 7617 500 500
- WhatsApp us
- YouTube
- ChopChop Instagram
Frequently asked questions
What is Triton Foodworks?
Triton Foodworks was founded in 2015. We design and build commercial hydroponic farms and greenhouses, and grow pesticide-free produce at our farms in Manesar (Haryana) and Nashik (Maharashtra), with 250,000+ sq ft under cultivation. ChopChop is our consumer produce brand.
What is hydroponic farming and how does it work?
Hydroponic farming grows plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil, inside climate-controlled environments. Closed-loop systems deliver measured minerals directly to the root zone, which lets growers control yield, food safety and resource use in ways open-field farming cannot. We use NFT, deep-water culture and drip-fed substrate systems depending on the crop.
Where does Triton Foodworks operate?
Our farms are in Manesar, Haryana, and Nashik, Maharashtra. We supply buyers across Delhi NCR and Mumbai, and deliver design-and-build projects across India.
Is Triton produce really pesticide-free?
Yes. Our greenhouses are sealed, climate-controlled environments, so we manage pests through exclusion, biological controls and environmental control rather than chemical pesticides. No crop we grow is sprayed with pesticides.
What does Triton Foodworks grow?
Leafy greens, lettuces, herbs, cherry tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries. Berries are supplied commercially to wholesale, HoReCa and retail buyers; they are not currently listed in the ChopChop online store.
Do you design and build greenhouses for other businesses?
Yes. We offer commercial hydroponic farm design and build, greenhouse and polyhouse design and installation, and farm automation and agri-tech retrofits. Email sales@tritonfoodworks.com to discuss a project.
How is hydroponic farming more sustainable than open-field farming?
Recirculating hydroponic systems reuse water, so they typically need a fraction of the water open-field farming does — industry references commonly cite 80–95% less — and they avoid agricultural runoff. Growing in controlled environments close to cities also shortens the supply chain and cuts post-harvest losses.
Where can I buy ChopChop produce?
Buy from the ChopChop online store (wearechopchop.co), which delivers in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida. For berries, wholesale, HoReCa or institutional supply, email sales@tritonfoodworks.com or WhatsApp +91 7617 500 500.
How do I contact Triton Foodworks?
Email sales@tritonfoodworks.com, call +91 7617 500 500 or WhatsApp +91 7617 500 500. For careers, write to careers@tritonfoodworks.com.
How do locally-grown blueberries compare to imports?
Imported blueberries usually spend one to several weeks in cold chain before reaching Indian shelves. Berries grown here can reach buyers within days of harvest, which generally means better flavour, texture and shelf life. We supply blueberries and strawberries to retail, HoReCa and wholesale buyers — WhatsApp or email our supply team for availability.
How much does a commercial hydroponic farm or polyhouse cost in India?
Cost depends mainly on cultivation area and layout, structure type (naturally ventilated, fan-and-pad, fully climate-controlled), crop and climate range, level of automation, and site services such as power and water treatment. We price every project from a site brief after a feasibility conversation.
Are there government subsidies for polyhouses and hydroponic farms?
Protected-cultivation projects can be eligible for capital subsidy under central schemes such as MIDH, administered through the National Horticulture Board and state horticulture departments, and some states add their own support. Eligibility, rates and caps vary by state and structure type and change over time, so confirm with your state horticulture department. We can share the technical specifications and project details an application typically needs.
Guides
- How much does a commercial hydroponic farm cost in India?: There is no honest 'per acre' price for a hydroponic farm. Here are the six things that actually set the budget — and how to get a number you can bank on.
- Polyhouse and hydroponics subsidy in India: MIDH, NHB and state schemes explained: Subsidies can cover a large share of a polyhouse — but they are calculated on government cost norms, paid after completion and vary by state. Here is how the system works.
- NFT vs deep-water culture vs substrate: choosing a hydroponic system for Indian conditions: The right hydroponic system is decided by your crop and your summer, not by what looks best in a brochure. A practical comparison for Indian growers.
- Fan-and-pad greenhouse or naturally ventilated polyhouse? Choosing for Delhi NCR, Maharashtra and beyond: A greenhouse that works in Nashik doesn't automatically work in Delhi NCR. How to choose between fan-and-pad cooling and natural ventilation for your climate.
- Growing blueberries in India: varieties, substrate and protected cultivation: Blueberries need acidic roots and the right variety — neither comes naturally in most of India. How commercial growers are making them work.
- Agrivoltaics in India: can solar panels and crops share the same land?: Solar panels above, crops below. What Indian agrivoltaic pilots have learned so far — and why we're building one over blueberries.
- Hydroponic farming in India: what it is, what it costs to run, and who it suits: Most hydroponics content online is written by people selling kits. This one is written by people who grow lettuce and berries for a living.
- Polyhouse farming in India: crops, costs and what actually makes money: A polyhouse doesn't make a farm profitable. The crop, the climate fit and the buyer do. Here's how to think about all three.
- The most profitable crops for hydroponics in India (and the ones to avoid): The best hydroponic crop isn't the one with the highest price per kilo. It's the one you can sell every week to the same buyer.
- Hydroponic vs organic vegetables: what's the difference, and which should you buy?: Organic and hydroponic answer different questions. One is about inputs and soil; the other is about control. Here's what each label really tells you.
- Strawberry farming in India: open field, polyhouse or hydroponic?: India's strawberries are mostly a winter crop from a few hill regions. Protected and soilless growing is how that season gets longer and the fruit gets cleaner.
- Vertical farming vs greenhouse hydroponics in India: which makes sense?: Vertical farms grow under LEDs; greenhouses use the sun. In a country with India's sunshine and power costs, that difference decides a lot.
- Which crops grow well under solar panels? A guide for Indian farms: Shade is not the enemy in an Indian summer. The trick is matching the crop to how much light the panels leave behind.
- Solar on your farmland: PM-KUSUM, agrivoltaics and what farmers actually earn: Leasing land to a solar plant and farming under one are very different deals. Here's how the options compare under PM-KUSUM.
- How to design an agrivoltaic system: height, spacing, panels and water: An agrivoltaic plant is a solar plant designed around a farm, not a farm squeezed under a solar plant. These are the choices that make the difference.
- How Germany, France and Japan regulate agrivoltaics, and what India can learn: Every country that has scaled agrivoltaics has had to answer one question: how do you stop a solar farm pretending to be a farm?