General Mills investing $12 million in India

NASHIK, INDIA — General Mills India, a division of Minneapolis-based General Mills, Inc., earlier this month broke floor on a brand new $12 million baking plant in Nashik, Maharashtra. According to General Mills, the ability will function the epicenter for manufacturing the corporate’s Pillsbury baking mixes for the Indian market.

The plant, which is anticipated to be operational by August 2024, might be General Mills second Pillsbury baking combine plant in India. The addition of the ability will double General Mills’ manufacturing footprint in India, the corporate mentioned.

“The bakery business in India is witnessing outstanding progress,” mentioned Anand Khurana, nation director for General Mills India. “Beyond birthdays, cake slicing has turn out to be integral to varied events like anniversaries, success events and festive gatherings. Pillsbury’s bakery options empower bakers with constant high quality in each cake batch and enhances effectivity within the back-of-house operations of bakery companies. The new facility will mark Pillsbury’s dedication to serving extra bakers in India and supporting their enterprise progress.”

General Mills groundbreaking in Nashik, India. Source: General Mills, Inc.

General Mills launched its Pillsbury baking mixes into India in 1999 and over the previous 25 years has solidified its place as a pacesetter within the nation’s cake and dessert mixes classes.

“India is amongst General Mills’ precedence markets worldwide,” mentioned Balki Radhakrishnan, vp and managing director of world rising markets at General Mills. “In current years, our enterprise in India has persistently accelerated progress, and the brand new manufacturing plant reinforces our dedication to rising in India by delighting extra shoppers and catering to evolving client wants.”