Heritage Foods Limited announced the inauguration of its new greenfield Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility at Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana, on March 13, 2026. This strategic expansion aims to bolster the company’s value-added dairy portfolio. The state-of-the-art plant boasts an initial capacity of 24 million litres per annum, with provisions to scale operations up to five times the current level over the next seven to eight years.
Inauguration of Strategic Manufacturing Hub
On March 13, 2026, Heritage Foods Limited officially inaugurated its new greenfield Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility located in Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana. This development is integral to the company’s strategy to strengthen its high-margin value-added dairy portfolio, specifically targeting the premium ice cream segment.
Capacity and Operational Scale
The new plant is equipped with advanced, automated production systems and stringent quality control infrastructure. It features an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum. Furthermore, the facility is designed with scalability provisions, enabling Heritage Foods to significantly enhance its ice cream category operations—currently generating annual revenues of about ₹100 crore—by up to five times its current scale over the subsequent seven to eight years.
Strategic Rationale for Expansion
The commissioning of the Shamirpet facility supports several key strategic advantages for Heritage Foods:
- Expansion in Value-Added Dairy Portfolio: Reinforcing the focus on high-margin products like ice cream and desserts, catering to strong consumer demand in urban and semi-urban markets.
- Enhanced Manufacturing Capacity: Significantly boosting the company’s manufacturing footprint to support regional demand and future product innovation.
- Advanced Infrastructure: The plant incorporates modern production lines, automated filling, and packaging systems to ensure consistent quality and scalable operations.
- Strengthening Distribution Reach: The location will improve supply and serviceability across the company’s expanding network in South and Western India.
- Strong Growth Tailwinds: Capitalizing on the structural growth in India’s ice cream market, driven by premiumisation and rising disposable incomes.
Management Perspective
Mrs. N Bhuvaneswari, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, stated that the commissioning marks an important milestone in the company’s growth journey. She emphasized that the facility will enable them to scale operations, introduce innovative products, and strengthen market presence while upholding the quality associated with the Heritage brand.
About Heritage Foods Limited
Founded in 1992, Heritage Foods Limited is recognized as one of India’s leading dairy companies, operating across 14 states. The company is committed to a farm-to-home approach, providing a wide range of milk, curd, butter, paneer, and other value-added dairy products, supported by rigorous quality testing performed by over 500+ Quality Experts.
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