Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL), a leading contract manufacturer in the FMCG sector, has announced the commencement of operations at its new ice cream manufacturing facility in Nashik. The launch marks the completion of Phase 1 of the project and represents a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to establish itself as a premier contract manufacturing partner in the Indian ice cream industry.
Commenting on the development, Manoj Patani, President of HFL’s Ice Cream Division, expressed optimism about the future: “We are thrilled with the momentum in our Ice Cream business as we gear up for the upcoming season. The Indian ice cream market, currently valued at ₹30,000 crore and growing at over 15% annually, is entering a transformative phase. With factors like rising urbanization, higher disposable incomes, evolving consumer preferences, and the rapid growth of quick commerce, the industry is poised for sustained double-digit growth.”
Patani added that HFL is currently partnering with a wide array of brands, ranging from legacy players to emerging new-age companies, to deliver high-quality ice cream products. As part of its long-term strategy, the company is investing in backward integration and broadening its product portfolio to enhance its value proposition and deepen customer engagement.
