Founder Story

From a Tirunelveli Kitchen to Tamil Homes Everywhere

Mrs. Esakkiammal Petchimuthu built Iyarkai Pantry on one belief: real food needs no shortcuts. Watch the full story below.

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Our Story

Built from Scratch in Tirunelveli

Mrs. Esakkiammal Petchimuthu, Founder of Iyarkai Pantry, Tirunelveli
Mrs. Esakkiammal Petchimuthu
Founder · Selvi Homemade Products Pvt Ltd · Tirunelveli
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Recognition & Awards

Celebrated Across Tamil Nadu

Vendhi Thisai Women Entrepreneurship Award 26 Nov 2024 · Chennai
SBEDP Award & Shield — EDII-TN Nov 2025 · Sparkling Earth Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Meeting with Thiru. Thavalendu IAS, Assistant Collector Nov 2025 · Tirunelveli Collectorate
Adirai FM 90.4 — மகளிர் மட்டும், Episode 212 5 Oct 2025 · National Radio Feature
Training & Certifications

Built on Knowledge

Millet Value Added Products
EDII-TN · Skill Based Entrepreneurship Programme
Sep 2025 · Theni
Coconut Shell Products Workshop
EDII-KABIF · V.O. Chidambaranar Agricultural College
Apr 2024 · Killikulam
State-level Beekeeping Seminar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University · National Bee Board
Nov 2024 · Killikulam
Food Processing Training
Punjab National Bank · Farmers Training Centre
2024
Natural Product Training
Isha Foundation · Cauvery Calling
2024–2025
FSSAI Food Safety Registered
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
Reg. 22426585000005

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Every laddu, spice and health mix is still made by hand in the same Tirunelveli kitchen.

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