Field Fresh, which started its operations in 2008, is into sale and export of branded fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods and beverages, and is a key component of retail chain’s cash-and-carry operations.
Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman & Managing Director Rakesh Bharti Mittal and DMPL’s CEO & MD Joselito D Campos inaugurated the plant for production of different types of juices, ketchups, sauces, packaged food and pasta.
“We have invested Rs 115 crore for the new facility spread across 21.4 acre. We have also an R&D division which will help bring out quality products,” Mittal said.
“The processed food industry is Rs 4,500 crore business in India which has been witnessing an annual growth of 30 per cent. So we will achieve our dream by 2040,” he added.
Expressing his happiness in associating with Bharti Enterprises, Campos said “we share Del Monte’s time tested commitment to quality and taste to Indian consumers.”
The Hosur plant will produce the company’s entire functional processed foods’ range of canned juices, sauces, mayonnaise and mustard. It will also take care of production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for its fruit juices.
CEO Sanjay Nandrajog said when fully commissioned the plant will produce 10,000 cases of juices per day in PET bottles, and 15,000 cases per day in cans. “Our products are available in more than 30 cities and few branded outlets. We plan to double our distribution network in next year,” he added.