Heritage Foods Limited has inaugurated a new ice cream manufacturing facility near Hyderabad, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing dairy dessert segment.
The newly commissioned plant, located at Shamirpet, has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum. The facility has been equipped with modern automated processing systems and advanced quality control infrastructure to ensure consistent product standards and operational efficiency.
Strategic focus on value-added dairy
The expansion reflects Heritage Foods’ increasing focus on value-added dairy products, particularly ice cream and frozen desserts, which continue to register strong demand growth in India’s organised dairy market.
Company officials noted that the new facility will support the brand’s plans to expand its ice cream portfolio and cater to rising consumer demand for packaged frozen desserts across urban markets.
Currently, the company’s ice cream business generates around ₹100 crore in annual revenue. With the commissioning of the Shamirpet plant, Heritage Foods aims to significantly scale its production capacity and expand distribution across the southern and western regions of the country.
Capacity expansion to support long-term growth
The facility has also been designed with provisions for future expansion, allowing the company to increase capacity in line with market growth.
Industry observers note that the Indian ice cream market is witnessing steady expansion, supported by rising disposable incomes, urbanisation, and changing consumption patterns. As a result, organised dairy players are increasingly investing in modern processing infrastructure to capture growth in the premium and value-added dairy segments.
Strengthening processing infrastructure
The new plant is expected to enhance Heritage Foods’ overall dairy processing capabilities while improving supply chain efficiency for its frozen dessert products.
By investing in advanced manufacturing infrastructure, the company aims to improve product innovation, strengthen distribution reach, and support long-term growth in the competitive dairy dessert category.
The commissioning of the Hyderabad facility represents another milestone in Heritage Foods’ expansion strategy as it continues to diversify beyond liquid milk into higher-margin dairy products.
