Britannia Bel Foods has inaugurated its new cheese factory in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. This facility is dedicated to the local production of 'Britannia The Laughing Cow' cheese products, thus deepening the joint venture between Britannia Industries and France’s Bel Group.

The plant set up with an investment of approx. Rs 220 crore and aims to produce 10,000 tonne of high-quality cheese annually to meet the increasing demand in India. The new factory is fully integrated with Britannia’s extensive milk procurement program, sourcing 4,00,000 litres of cow’s milk daily from over 3,000 farmers in Pune and surrounding areas.

This initiative, which includes 70 Village-Level Bulk Milk Coolers spread across 10 tehsils, ensures a sustainable supply chain and boosts local agricultural development.  The new facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and will manufacture a wide range of cheese products, including cheddar, mozzarella, and processed cheese.

With five production lines, the plant has an annual production capacity of 6,000 tonnne of natural cheese, and advanced equipment, such as pasteurizers and bactofuges, ensures the highest standards of food safety and quality.