PepsiCo India is going to further expand its biggest Greenfield food manufacturing plant at a cost of Rs. 186 crore in Kosi Kalan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The unit produces Lays potato chips. Hence, this will take the overall investment by the firm in UP to Rs. 1,022 crore.
During the expansion, PepsiCo India will increase the capacity of the food plant by setting up a new manufacturing line to produce nacho chip brand Doritos.
Ahmed ElSheikh, president, PepsiCo India, said, “The progressive ecosystem and industrial climate in Uttar Pradesh have given fantastic opportunities to PepsiCo India.” Thanks to the industry-friendly policies and ease of doing business in the state, we achieved a major milestone by setting up our greenfield food plant in Kosi in less than two years”.
He added, “The state-of-the-art facility is fuelling the economic ecosystem and creating job opportunities in UP.” Given the tremendous response, we are happy to further raise our investment by Rs 186 crore in the state. This latest investment is yet another testament of our ‘Unnati Ki Sajhedhari’ with the state of Uttar Pradesh and is also in line with the Indian Government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharath. “
Built in September 2021, PepsiCo India’s food manufacturing plant in Kosi Kalan, Mathura intends to annually source around 1,50,000 tonnes of potatoes for its iconic potato chips brand, Lay’s.
Moreover, a strong backward integration programme involving over 5,000 local potato farmers is also being developed. Further, the Kosi plant has provided a source of livelihood to its supply chain partners, wholesalers, retailers, etc.
The plant intends to create over 1,500 direct and indirect job opportunities, with a goal of hiring at least 30% women.