Heritage Foods inaugurates new Ice Cream Plant
Heritage Foods Limited, a leading dairy company offering a wide range of milk and value-added dairy products, today announced the inauguration of its new greenfield Ice cream manufacturing facility at Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana. The facility has been developed as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its value-added dairy portfolio and cater to the rapidly growing demand for premium ice cream products.
The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern automated production systems and advanced quality control infrastructure to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency. The plant has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum, with scalability provisions to expand capacity in line with future demand growth.
Heritage Foods’ Ice cream business currently generates annual revenues of approximately ₹100 crore, and the commissioning of the Shamirpet facility significantly enhances the company’s ability to scale operations up to five times the current level over the next seven to eight years in the ice cream category.
Strategic Rationale
The commissioning of the Shamirpet ice cream facility is expected to strengthen Heritage Foods’ growth trajectory through the following strategic advantages:
Expansion in Value-Added Dairy Portfolio: The facility reinforces Heritage’s focus on high-margin value-added dairy products, particularly ice cream and desserts, which are witnessing strong consumer demand across urban and semi-urban markets.
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Enhanced Manufacturing Capacity: The new facility significantly enhances Heritage’s manufacturing footprint, enabling the company to cater to growing regional demand and support future product innovation.
Advanced Manufacturing Infrastructure: The Shamirpet plant is equipped with modern production lines, automated filling and packaging systems and stringent quality assurance processes, ensuring consistent product quality and scalable operations.
Strengthening Distribution Reach: The facility will support the company’s expanding distribution network across South and Western India, enabling faster supply & improved serviceability.
Strong Growth Tailwinds: India’s ice cream market is witnessing strong structural growth driven by rising disposable incomes, premiumisation trends, and increasing consumption of packaged dairy products.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the inauguration, Mrs. N Bhuvaneswari, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director from Heritage Foods Limited said: “The commissioning of our Shamirpet ice cream manufacturing facility marks an important milestone in Heritage Foods’ growth journey. As consumer demand for high-quality ice creams continues to expand, this facility will enable us to scale our operations, introduce innovative products, and strengthen our presence in key markets while maintaining the quality and trust associated with the Heritage brand.
About Heritage Foods Limited
Heritage Foods Limited (NSE: HERITGFOOD; BSE: 519552) is one of India’s leading dairy companies, founded in 1992 with a mission to empower farmer and to provide high quality, nutritious milk and dairy products to families across the nation. Over the years, Heritage has grown into a trusted brand, known for its commitment to purity, freshness, and sustainability. With operations spanning 14 states, Heritage Foods serves millions of consumers, offering a wide range of milk, curd, butter, paneer and other value-added dairy products.
Heritage Foods stands out for its farm-to-home approach, ensuring every product is produced with the highest standards of quality and care. The company works closely with its network of dairy farmers, empowering them with modern farming practices, training, and a fair partnership model, vetted by their 500+ Quality Experts who perform more than 25 stringent quality tests daily which in turn guarantees a consistent supply of fresh, high-quality milk.
Driven by a passion for excellence and a deep understanding of consumer needs, Heritage Foods remains at the forefront of India’s dairy industry, constantly striving to provide products that nourish, comfort, and support families across the country.
Source : Dairynews7x7 March 14th 2026 Press release by Heritage Foods Ltd