In India's food processing industry, where various categories have already adopted industrial-scale processing, coconut products were still anchored to traditional methods. Balion Agrofoods was born as a firm committed to giving new life to an under-the-radar sector. Balion Agrofoods is a spin-off of Lionheart Agrotech in the Philippines, which was established for making products from high-yielding, hybrid coconuts.

In 2016, Lionheart brought its capabilities to India and founded Balion Agrofoods with the goal of tapping into the potential of coconut sap, or Neera. After Covid, the business was spun off into the hands of its founders, who have since grown it into a brand distinct for quality, sustainability, and innovation.

What distinguishes it is its unrelenting commitment to consistency and adopting technologies from wine and dairy sectors while being true to traditional skills of tapping and farming. “Our philosophy is to combine innovation with respect for nature and farmers’ wisdom”, says Henrik Haagen, Co-Founder, Balion Agrofoods.

Products, Technology & Sustainability

Balion Agrofoods produces a wide range of gourmet condiments and sweeteners that both old-fashioned homes and contemporary health-oriented consumers crave. Its lineup consists of coconut vinegars that are probiotic-rich; coco aminos that are used as a more health-friendly soy sauce alternative and coconut honey, an unrefined sweetener with naturally low glycemic content.

The technology used by the brand is also revolutionary: semi-automatic tapping tools render harvesting more efficient and safer, while industrial fermentation tanks and evaporators produce constancy in flavor and nutrition.

At Balion Agrofoods, every drop of coconut neera is more than just sap, it’s a promise of health, innovation, and respect for nature, guided by our mantra “Every drop counts

Beyond production, Balion Greens, the group’s farm management company, employs organic farming principles using native microbes and natural soil nutrients to revitalize aging coconut farms and long-term economic sustainability for farmers. The firm's agronomists, engineers, and food technologists make sure that every node in the value chain – from palm to product - meet international standards, yet, is in harmony with eco-friendly principles.

Health, Innovation & Future Vision

Balion Agrofoods harmonizes taste and health with products that are natural, high in nutrients, and made with no compromise. Cleaner labels and uncompromised taste are key to its identity, reminiscent of the Italian balsamico metaphor wherein discerning customers know that quality is worth its price.

The firm spends heavily in R&D to improve formulations and create new offerings, as partnerships with chefs, specialty stores, and programs such as Locavore extend its commercial and cultural appeal. With exports in the pipeline and intentions to launch nectar vinegar energy drinks and plant-based drinks, it is gradually moving towards setting a global standard for coconut-based gourmet food. “We are not just creating products, we are creating a sustainable template for the future of food”, Henrik affirms.