Innovative Foods Ltd, a major food processer, is set to expand its manufacturing capacity with a second unit in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

To be commissioned in 4-5 months, this project is expected to strengthen its back-end while almost doubling its manufacturing capacity.

The first unit in Kochi has 300 tonnes per month capacity and the second unit will take it up by another 300 tonnes per month, and also facilitate the company to offer a number of other products, Saurabh Kumar, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, IFL, told BusinessLine .

“The Chittoor unit will not only broaden the range of frozen products but also increase the capacity. This would then enable us to expand our frozen chain network including to a number of Tier-II cites,” he said.

The company, which markets its products under the Sumeru brand, has launched a new line of parathas — beetroot and jeera, turmeric and ajwain, methi and spinach, and multigrain. “These parathas are slightly difficult to make at home. So, we believe they have big potential, he said. Kumar said, “The growing acceptance of frozen food in India has pushed us out of our seats to think of new products. Providing convenience and versatility to consumers has been one of the core pillars on which our product portfolio stands and our aim has been to enable consumers create restaurant-like meals at home.”

Chef Ajay Chopra, Brand Ambassador for Sumeru, who was earlier a judge on Master Chef India, said, “Parathas are a favourite across India and with a little innovative thinking, they can easily be adapted to a variety of tastes.”

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