Production capacity Archives - Business of Food https://www.businessoffood.in/tag/production-capacity/ Latest Food News, Food Industry News & Business Update Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:33:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.businessoffood.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-Food-in-32x32.png Production capacity Archives - Business of Food https://www.businessoffood.in/tag/production-capacity/ 32 32 227603187 Beyond Snack Opens New Facility in Tumkur, Karnataka https://www.businessoffood.in/beyond-snack-opens-new-facility-in-tumkur-karnataka/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:15:58 +0000 https://www.businessoffood.in/?p=4554 Beyond Snack, a Kerala banana chips brand, has inaugurated its new factory at India Food Park in Tumkur, Karnataka. This new facility spans 60,000 sq ft over 2 acres and incorporates advanced technology to ensure precision slicing and optimal control of the cooking process. With a daily production capacity of 6.6 metric tons, the new factory […]

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]]> Beyond Snack, a Kerala banana chips brand, has inaugurated its new factory at India Food Park in Tumkur, Karnataka. This new facility spans 60,000 sq ft over 2 acres and incorporates advanced technology to ensure precision slicing and optimal control of the cooking process. With a daily production capacity of 6.6 metric tons, the new factory will triple Beyond Snack’s current capacity, significantly boosting the company’s growth plans for the coming year.

Strategically located to enhance the banana value chain, the Tumkur plant strengthens Beyond Snack’s control over the entire supply chain. In addition to its production capabilities, the facility includes an R&D center focused on driving future innovations. Designed with scalability in mind, the plant can accommodate four additional production lines to meet future demand.

Expressing his excitement about the new facility, Manas Madhu, Co-founder,Beyond Snack, said, “We are thrilled to open this new facility, which represents a significant milestone in our growth journey. Not only does it increase our production capacity, but it also underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”

Currently operating with an 80% women workforce, the facility aims to become a 100% women-run operation by 2026. Madhu added, “With a workforce that is 80% women and plans to reach 100% by 2026, we are proud to support gender diversity and empowerment.”

Since its inception in 2020, Beyond Snack has experienced significant growth, bolstered by an investment from NABVentures in 2023. The brand gained substantial exposure when it was featured on the business reality show Shark Tank India in 2022. Currently, Beyond Snack has a presence in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and other regions, with plans to expand further in the coming year.

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