India: General Mills opens manufacturing plant for Pillsbury brand

General Mills, the US-based food company, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, to expand production capacity for its Pillsbury brand. The investment of approximately 100 crore INR ($12 million) marks the company’s second plant in the region and is intended to double its local manufacturing footprint.

The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies designed to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce lead times. According to the company, the expansion will enhance the nationwide availability of Pillsbury products, supporting the growth of thousands of independent bakeries and foodservice partners. General Mills has been present in the Indian market since 1999 and previously announced its intention to establish this unit during a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023.

Commenting on the opening, Balki Radhakrishnan, vice president and managing director of Global Emerging Markets at General Mills, said: “We’re extremely proud to increase the availability of Pillsbury products across the country with the opening of our new plant in Nashik. Since 1999, our Pillsbury brand has been offering delicious, quality and convenient baking mixes in India. This expansion allows us to serve our consumers and bakery partners better, faster, and at greater scale”.

Source: Indian Retailer / Business Standard / Live Mint