Pune: JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology, has officially inaugurated its Global Production Centre (GPC) in India, a move aimed at strengthening innovation and expanding its service to the Indian and Asia-Pacific food processing markets.
The new facility of JBT Marel India Pvt. Ltd., located at Vivdan Kohli Industrial Estate, Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Naigaon, Taluka Maval, Vadgaon, Pune, was inaugurated by Brian Deck, CEO of JBT Marel, alongside Augusto Rizzolo, EVP and President, Regions and Integration; Bob Petri, VP and President, Meat and Prepared Foods; and Jack Martin, VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Dignitaries present included Manuel Kaufmann, Senior Director DF & H APAC; Per Friberg, Senior Director, Prepared Foods; Vikram Mulmule, VP South Asia; and Shivendra Singh, Operations Manager, South Asia Subcontinent, JBT Marel.
JBT Marel Global Production Centre to Boost Innovation and Sustainability
The Global Production Centre is designed to expand production capabilities while showcasing cutting-edge, sustainable processes tailored to meet the rising demand for efficient food processing solutions in the region.
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Commenting on the milestone, Augusto Rizzolo said, “The Global Production Centre in India is a proud milestone for us and reinforces our commitment to driving innovation in food processing. This facility not only brings global expertise closer to our customers in South Asia but also positions India as a key hub for advanced solutions serving the wider Asia region.”
JBT Marel Strengthens Presence in India’s Food Processing Industry
India’s food processing industry, one of the largest globally, contributes nearly 12% to the country’s manufacturing GDP and employs over 8 million people. With growing consumer demand for packaged and ready-to-eat foods, combined with government initiatives like Make in India and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing, the sector is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for innovation.
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The newly inaugurated JBT Marel Global Production Centre in Pune is strategically located to support this growth by providing sustainable, advanced solutions to Indian food companies and serving as an export hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
With this launch, JBT Marel reaffirms its mission to “Transform the Future of Food”, strengthening its focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric growth across one of the world’s most dynamic food markets.
