Research & Development at APQA

APQA’s Commitment to Innovation and R&D

At APQA Private Limited, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We have conducted rigorous and extensive R&D, setting up a state-of-the-art in-house research lab and mini-plant facility. This allows us to test, optimize and scale up cutting-edge technologies — from lab-scale innovation to full-scale industrial production.

Our R&D approach ensures that every product is scientifically validated, technologically optimized and globally compliant, while also being sustainable and commercially viable.

Our R&D Flow

Raw Materials

Certified & Traceable Sources

All fish and shrimp by-products are sourced from BAP-certified plants, EU-approved facilities and MPEDA-authorized vendors.

Waste-to-Value Philosophy

We focus on upcycling marine by-products such as fish scales, shrimp shells and heads into high-value functional ingredients.

Consistency & Safety

Rigorous checks at the procurement stage ensure food safety and uniformity in raw material quality.

Available in two forms that is Scale(Normal) & (Flake/Powder)

Technology

Lab-Scale Innovation

Advanced equipment for enzymatic hydrolysis, extraction, purification and concentration.

Mini-Plant Facility

Pilot-level operations allow us to fine-tune processes before scaling to full production.

Process Optimization

Focused on achieving the highest yield, purity and bioactivity from raw materials.

Green Processing

Use of eco-friendly, energy-efficient and solvent-free methods wherever possible.

Factory Integration

Seamless Scale-Up

Mini-plant learnings are transferred into commercial-scale production at our facility.

Modern Infrastructure

Designed to handle large volumes while maintaining consistency in output.

Automation & Control

Key processes are digitally monitored to ensure precision and repeatability.

Flexibility

Capable of producing in multiple forms — powder, flakes, paste or oil — as per customer requirements.

Available in two forms that is Scale(Normal) & (Flake/Powder)

Quality & Compliance

Food-Grade Standards

All products are developed under FSSAI guidelines, with a focus on human food & nutraceutical applications.

Testing & Validation

Each batch undergoes chemical, microbiological and functional testing.

Global Standards

Products align with EU, US FDA and Codex standards to meet international demand.

Traceability

End-to-end digital tracking of raw materials to finished products.

Collaborations & Partnerships

Academic Tie-Ups

Working with universities and research institutes for advanced studies and validation.

Industry Partners

Collaborating with food, pharma and nutraceutical companies for product co-development.

Government & Agencies

Supported by MPEDA, MoFPI and other regulatory bodies for sustainable innovation.

Customer-Centric Development

Custom R&D for tailor-made formulations as per industry needs.

Our Team

Haripriyani Arava

Project Co-ordinator

Haripriyani is currently working as a project coordinator in APQA Private Limited.

She is currently pursuing her PHD in Composites-Mechanical engineering. She has done her Master’s in Advanced Manufacturing Systems and has a teaching experience of 6 years with credentials and enthusiasm in teaching excellence.

She has been associated with Nizona Marine products as Sales and marketing executive.

Born in Aqua culture hub region and having insight of the surroundings and better utilization of the raw materials, converting cluster to value added products has become a fascinating concept, which has led her to join the APQA.

She truly believes in success comes with dedication and determination.

She loves reading books.

Pratima Koli

Sales and Marketing Executive

Is currently working as a Sales & Marketing Executive for APQA Private Limited.

She was born and bought up in Mumbai. She holds Bachelor of Arts degree and has majored in Economics.

She has been associated with Nizona Marine Products Private Limited for the last two years and now is a part of the APQA project.

She loves nature and traveling around experiencing new things in every journey of her life. Her hobbies are drawing and dancing. Pratima is very kind by nature and a people person too.

She truly believes in teamwork and dedication.

She loves to learn new things and at APQA she has that opportunity to learn and go ahead with the natural raw materials and their byproducts.

Available in two forms that is Scale(Normal) & (Flake/Powder)

Our Vision in R&D

By combining science, technology and sustainability, APQA aims to redefine the marine by-product industry. Our R&D ensures that every step — from raw material to final ingredient — is driven by innovation, responsibility and value creation for Food, Nutrition, Pharma, and Agro industries worldwide.