Indian manufacturer of french fries and potato specialities, HyFun Foods, has formally inaugurated its new production plant in Mehsana, Gujarat, the second facility of frozen RTC potato variants in the region after McCain Foods India Ltd.
HyFun Foods is an over 50 year old company, engaged in the wholesale business of vegetables such as potatoes, onions, etc.
North Gujarat has emerged as a leader in the cultivation of potatoes for processing. All major processors source their potatoes from this region. HyFun is at an advantage as it enjoys a good relationship with potato growers in and around North Gujarat and will be able to leverage a continuous supply of the best potato varieties for their processing plant.
More than 1,000 farmers will be associated with the project for cultivation of special varieties of potato.
The factory – built with Dutch potato processing equipment – will produce a range of frozen french fries and potato specialities, such as Aloo Tikki, Burger Patty, Chilli Garlic Potato Bites, Crispy Potato Wedges, Veggie Nuggets, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Cheesy Potato Bites, Potato Triangles and the famous Mumbai Batata Vada.
According to CEO Haresh Karamchandani, the facility will process 35,000 tons of potato annually and will manufacture 20,000 tons of finished products.
Source:Â Potato Business
