Anas Shaikh
Business Consultant · Certified AgriBusiness Trainer · FMCG/CPG Advisor
I help halal and ethnic food brands get onto US retail shelves, activate distributor networks, and build lasting market presence — without the cost of a full-time US team. Simultaneously, I train agri-entrepreneurs and organisations globally on how to start, manage, and scale agribusinesses that work commercially.
Certified
Stores across NJ & Philadelphia
USA & GCC
Regional focus
Halal
FMCG specialty
About Anas
A decade helping entrepreneurs and agri-preneurs build businesses that actually convert
Anas Shaikh has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs from all fields build businesses that actually convert — turning ideas and early traction into commercially viable, growing operations rather than plans on paper.
He works with founders and companies as a Business Development Manager for businesses looking to expand into the United States, with 10+ years of experience across different markets helping companies with market entry, sales, partnerships, and growth. If you’re looking to enter or grow your business in the US and need a local representative to open doors, run buyer conversations, and build the right partnerships on the ground, this is where he adds the most value.
As a Certified AgriBusiness Trainer, Anas also runs trainings, workshops, and speaker sessions for entrepreneurs, agri-preneurs, and startup teams — internationally, including recent engagements as far afield as Bosnia. His trainings translate the fundamentals of running a business into practical, market-ready knowledge for founders who need to actually ship, sell, and scale.
Alongside consulting and training, Anas is an FMCG/CPG specialist for Halal food brands entering US and GCC retail — covering distribution and channel development, farm-to-market value chains, and commodity trade routes across two of the most complex consumer markets in the world.
Areas of expertise
Business Consulting
AgriBusiness Training
FMCG / CPG
Three Ways to Work with Anas
Consulting, training & advisory
All engagements start with a free discovery call. Anas works with a small number of clients and training bookings at a time — always the person doing the work himself.
Business Consulting & Development
Fractional Sales Director · US market entry · Coaching
For businesses looking to enter or grow in the United States, and founders across sectors who need a senior operator embedded in their growth work rather than a generic consultant delivering a slide deck.
- US market entry strategy and local representation
- Business Development Manager work — buyers, partners, pipeline
- Fractional Sales Director engagements
- Sales process design, distribution setup, channel strategy
- Founder-level business coaching
- Cross-border commerce advisory (USA & GCC)
Best for : Founders · Growth-stage teams · International businesses entering the US
AgriBusiness Training
Certified trainer · Workshops · Speaker sessions · International
For entrepreneurs, agri-preneurs, and startup teams looking for practical, market-ready fundamentals — delivered as structured trainings, focused workshops, and executive speaker sessions rather than academic theory.
- Certified AgriBusiness Trainer — recognized credential
- Trainings for entrepreneurs & agri-preneurs
- Speaker sessions for startups and established businesses
- International delivery — recent engagements including Bosnia
- Custom executive and team workshops on request
- Grounded in real operations, not classroom material
Best for : Entrepreneurs · Agri-preneurs · Startups · Businesses booking speakers
FMCG/CPG Consulting
Halal food · US & GCC retail · Distribution & channel
Specialist advisory for Halal and ethnic food brands moving into US or GCC retail — the packaging, positioning, distribution, and buyer relationships that decide whether your brand actually gets placed on shelf.
- US retail entry for Halal & ethnic food brands
- GCC market entry & expansion (UAE, Saudi, wider Gulf)
- Distribution & channel development
- Buyer targeting, pitch prep, category positioning
- Packaging & label compliance for US retail
- Farm-to-market value chain & commodity trade
Best for : Halal food founders · Ethnic food brands · CPG teams targeting USA/GCC
Anas in Action
Trainings, speaker sessions, and client work
Certified AgriBusiness Training deliveries, speaker sessions with startups and businesses, and international client engagements across USA, GCC, and beyond.
- Meet up
- Makkah Chambers
What clients say
Trusted by retailers, founders & entrepreneurs
I just want to say thank you to The Farms for their outstanding customer service and genuine commitment to their clients' agribusiness needs. Their organic products are top quality, and they make every wholesale and consulting client feel like their #1 priority. Truly a trusted agribusiness partner.
The best organic mangoes I have had in ages! Every bite was pure natural goodness. Anas personally guided me on proper organic produce storage and usage — exceptional customer service. I also ordered the Himalayan pink fine salt and Himalayan salt lamp — outstanding quality on both. Now I know exactly where to source the freshest organic fruit, premium Himalayan pink salt, and natural wellness products. Highly recommend The Farms!
Ordered Himalayan pink salt and Himalayan salt lamps — definitely ordering again! The natural salt lamps are exceptional, especially during cold weather wellness routines. Every product is refined, pure, and mineral-rich, backed by the highest quality control standards and premium eco-friendly packaging. Highly recommend The Farms for authentic Himalayan pink salt and natural wellness products!
We are regular bulk wholesale buyers of The Farms' premium Himalayan pink fine salt, distributing across 400+ retail stores throughout Pakistan. The Farms is our most trusted Himalayan salt wholesale supplier — consistently delivering pure, mineral-rich, chemical-free salt with exceptional quality control and reliable bulk packaging. Our customers are completely satisfied with every order. We proudly recommend The Farms as the gold standard in authentic Himalayan pink salt wholesale supply and organic agribusiness excellence.
Truly something unique and exceptional! The Farms delivers an unmatched combination of premium Himalayan pink salt, pure organic products, and expert agribusiness consulting — all under one trusted brand. Their natural, mineral-rich products are of the highest quality, and their commitment to sustainable organic farming and chemical-free sourcing is genuinely impressive. The Farms is redefining the standard for authentic Himalayan salt wholesale and agribusiness excellence in North America.
Learning entrepreneurship from Anas Sheikh has been a truly valuable and transformative experience. What stood out to me was his ability to go beyond theory and share practical knowledge, real-world strategies, and insights that are genuinely useful for anyone looking to build and grow a business. His approach encourages you to think strategically, identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and develop the mindset needed to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.
I got the Himalayan pink fine, coarse and black salts at very low price from them and sold on my Ebay store to customers all over US and received very good reviews from the users. Packaging is robust and sizes are suitable for delivery over the postal service. No complaints and very satisfied with product and services. Khafrah Enterprises@Ebay.com.
Great taste! Natural pink salt! Was buying from local store but its now availble at Walmart! Must try!
I routinely use pink salt in my cooking . Good taste and better for your health .
Excellent product with great, earthy taste. Good packaging. I have recommended it to many friends and family.
Absolutely love the pink salt I received! The quality is excellent, the texture is beautiful, and it feels like such a lovely addition to my kitchen. The product arrived nicely packaged and exactly as described. Very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend!
Best Pink Salt available. Highly reliable folks
Great product... Tried multiple brands but this one definitely stands out... A must have for home ❤️
Three Ways to Work with Anas
Book a discovery call
All engagements start with a free discovery call. Anas works with a small number of clients and training bookings at a time — always the person doing the work himself.