Britannia and Bel Group Launch Cheese Factory in India

Britannia Industries and Bel Group have inaugurated a new cheese factory in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, investing Rs 220 crore. The facility aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese annually, leveraging a network of over 3,000 local farmers for milk procurement.

Britannia Industries, a prominent homegrown food company, and French dairy giant Bel Group unveiled their new cheese production facility in India, with an investment of Rs 220 crore. This joint venture aims to cater to the surging demand for cheese among Indian consumers.

Strategically located in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, the factory intends to produce 10,000 tonnes of high-quality Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese. The initiative underscores Britannia's commitment to agricultural collaboration, involving over 3,000 local farmers in its milk procurement and support program.

The facility operates within Britannia's advanced dairy production unit, enhancing their product lineup with various forms of cheese, including slices, blocks, spreads, diced, and cubes, marking a significant expansion in the company's dairy offerings.

(With inputs from agencies.)