OnReal Foods Wins the Healthy Food Innovation Excellence Award at the 9th Great Companies SME Business Awards 2026
Recognized for Making Everyday Nutrition Simpler Through Real Ingredients, Plant-Based Protein, and Better-for-You Snacking
As consumers increasingly look for convenient foods that align with healthier lifestyles, OnReal Foods is building its proposition around a simple idea: better everyday food should not require complicated ingredient lists or compromises on taste. Founded by Jayakshi Suvarna, the brand has developed a range of plant-based protein bars made with recognizable ingredients such as nut butters, ancient grains, nuts, and plant protein. For its approach to creating accessible, thoughtfully formulated nutrition, OnReal Foods has been recognized with the Healthy Food Innovation Excellence Award at the 9th Great Companies SME Business Awards 2026.
Making Better Food Simple
OnReal Foods was built around the belief that eating better should not mean overthinking food. Its protein bars are designed around short, understandable ingredient lists featuring nuts, seeds, ancient and puffed grains, plant protein, and other thoughtfully selected ingredients. The brand focuses on combining nutrition with taste and texture so that healthier snacking can become a practical part of everyday life.
Its current range includes three plant-based protein bars: Matcha Bae, Thrive Crumb, and Purely Divine. The products are positioned around different nutritional and lifestyle needs, including energy and antioxidants, protein and omega support, and strength and bone health.
The brand's website describes its bars as vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and made with 15g of plant protein and up to 13g of fibre, while emphasizing no refined sugar.
Nutrition Without Compromise on Taste
OnReal Foods believes that healthy food should still be something people genuinely want to eat. This philosophy is reflected in its emphasis on texture, flavour and convenience alongside nutrition.
Matcha Bae combines almond butter, pistachios and real matcha, while Thrive Crumb brings together roasted peanut butter, walnuts, sorghum and quinoa. Purely Divine uses almond butter, roasted peanuts and ancient grains. Each product is designed around a distinct nutritional proposition while retaining the brand's focus on recognizable ingredients.
The company also places strong emphasis on transparency. Its stated principles include real ingredients, honest nutrition, taste without compromise, transparency, and intentional product development. Rather than relying on complex positioning, OnReal communicates what goes into its products and why those ingredients are used.
From Early Launch to a Growing Retail Presence
OnReal Foods has grown from an early-stage launch into a brand available through multiple online marketplaces, cafés and retail stores in India. Its reach has expanded beyond Mumbai into markets including Delhi NCR, alongside partnerships with wellness-focused retailers, cafés and e-commerce platforms. The company has also participated in health and wellness events to introduce its products to new consumers.
A significant milestone has been the development of a complete three-product plant-based protein bar range, while the company continues to explore additional product categories and expand its retail presence across India.
Customer feedback featured by the brand highlights appreciation for the products' taste, texture, convenience and nutritional positioning. Reviews from fitness enthusiasts and a clinical nutritionist specifically mention the bars as convenient options for on-the-go snacking and meeting protein needs as part of a balanced diet.
Building a More Responsible Food Brand
For OnReal Foods, innovation extends beyond the product itself. The company says it works with a certified third-party manufacturer and places emphasis on food safety, quality and responsible sourcing. Its stated credentials include FSSAI, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, GMP and ZED Silver certification.
The brand has also sought to connect its growth with community impact. OnReal Foods has donated protein bars to shelter homes, with the stated aim of sharing nutritious food with communities that may not always have access to such products.
As OnReal Foods continues to develop new categories and broaden its retail footprint, its core proposition remains consistent: making food more understandable, convenient and aligned with everyday nutritional needs.
Company Profile
Business Name: OnReal Foods
Founder : Jayakshi Suvarna
Industry :Retail & E-commerce – Health & Wellness
Core Offering :Plant-based protein bars and healthier everyday snacks
Product Range : Matcha Bae, Thrive Crumb, Purely Divine
Website : www.onrealfoods.in
About Great Companies SME Business Awards 2026
The Great Companies SME Business Awards 2026 celebrate exceptional entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesses that are creating meaningful impact through innovation, customer excellence, sustainable growth, and industry leadership. The awards recognize organizations that are shaping the future of India's MSME ecosystem while building businesses that inspire trust, transformation, and long-term value.