SATS Food Solutions is strategically focusing on automation and IoT integration at its Bengaluru facility in a bid to tap into India’s growing ready-to-eat market,. With the market projected to expand by 45% over the next five years, SATS aims to capitalize on this opportunity by ensuring taste consistency and introducing innovative recipes with chef involvement.
Stanley Goh, CEO of SATS Food Solutions, emphasized India’s cultural diversity and the increasing demand for higher culinary standards among consumers. He highlighted the growing interest in ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat categories, presenting a significant growth potential for the company to leverage its decade-long experience in the Indian market.
SATS Food Solutions India, the subsidiary of the Singaporean airport service provider, plans to employ approximately 300 individuals at its latest facility in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, according to CEO Sagar Dighe. Leveraging existing partnerships with Tata SATS and joint ventures with Bengaluru Airport, the company ensures a robust logistics chain, vital for the food industry.
The new Bengaluru facility is heavily reliant on automation and IoT technologies to enhance operational efficiency. By “de-skilling” cooking activities, the facility maintains consistent taste across all operations, with chefs primarily focusing on recipe development.
As India continues to embrace convenience-oriented food solutions, SATS Food Solutions is poised to play a pivotal role in catering to evolving consumer preferences and driving growth in the ready-to-eat segment.