India: Royal Canin opens pet food packing plant in Maharashtra

Mars affiliate company, Royal Canin, has announced the opening of India’s first and Asia’s second-largest packaging plant for pet food products in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, with an investment of R$100 crore ($13.5 million).

The state-of-the-art packaging centre reportedly features an automatic packing machine and relevant utilities, facilitating the effective conversion of bulk goods into retail packs.

Royal Canin global president Cecile Coutens said: “India is one of the fastest-growing Petcare market with CAGR of ~15 percent. Today, pet owners are becoming increasingly attentive to their pets’ health and well-being and wish to provide the highest quality of nutrition and care. […] The opening of our new Packaging Center Operations in Bhiwandi will enable us to support pet owners in India further, helping them provide precise “Health Through Nutrition” solutions for their beloved pets”.

Royal Canin India general manager Satinder Singh added: “The new setup is part of our consumer experience, enabling us to bring our high-quality nutrition to serve more cats and dogs. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, the new Packaging Center operations reflects our commitment to providing Indian pet parents with premium products that meet the unique nutritional needs of their beloved pets”.

Source: Pro MFG Media