Shweta Dinesh Kakade is the Director and visionary behind Kakade Food. With a strong academic background and over a decade of corporate experience, she has successfully bridged the gap between professional food engineering and traditional home-style flavors.

Professional Background

Shweta holds a Master’s degree (M.Tech) in Post-Harvest Process and Food Engineering from Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra (GKVK), Bangalore, and a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri.
Before founding Kakade Food in 2019, she spent 12 years in the manufacturing sector with renowned firms. Her expertise spans food processing technology, equipment manufacturing, and industrial dehydration processes—knowledge she now applies to ensure the highest standards of quality and hygiene in every Kakade Food product.

Mission and Impact

What began with a single machine for shredding dry coconut has grown into a diverse enterprise. Under Shweta’s leadership, Kakade Food focuses on:
Empowering Women: The business provides employment to local women and supports several Mahila Udyojaks (Women Entrepreneurs) by reselling products from their Gruh Udyogs.
Rural Economy Growth: As a beneficiary of the PMFME Scheme and a partner with the MCDC, Kakade Food is committed to rural development and formalizing micro-food enterprises.
Digital Innovation: Since 2024, Shweta has spearheaded a digital transformation, expanding the brand’s reach across platforms like IndiaMart, Instagram, and LinkedIn to connect traditional products with modern consumers.
Driven by a passion for community and authenticity, Shweta continues to innovate, ensuring that Kakade Food remains a trusted name for pure, farm-fresh, and traditional food products.