Heritage Foods expands dairy dessert portfolio with new ice cream facility

INDIA – Heritage Foods Limited has inaugurated a new ice cream manufacturing facility near Hyderabad, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing dairy dessert segment.

The newly commissioned plant, located at Shamirpet, has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum.

The facility has been equipped with modern automated processing systems and advanced quality control infrastructure to ensure consistent product standards and operational efficiency.

The expansion reflects Heritage Foods’ increasing focus on value-added dairy products, particularly ice cream and frozen desserts, which continue to register strong demand growth in India’s organised dairy market.

Company officials noted that the new facility will support the brand’s plans to expand its ice cream portfolio and cater to rising consumer demand for packaged frozen desserts across urban markets.

Currently, the company’s ice cream business generates around ₹100 crore in annual revenue. With the commissioning of the Shamirpet plant, Heritage Foods aims to significantly scale its production capacity and expand distribution across the southern and western regions of the country.

The facility has also been designed with provisions for future expansion, allowing the company to increase capacity in line with market growth.

Heritage Foods acquires 51% stake in Get-A-Way to strengthen dessert segment

In 2025, the company announced the acquisition of a majority stake in M/s. Peanut Butter and Jelly Private Limited, owner of Get-A-Way, India’s pioneering guilt-free indulgence brand specializing in high-protein, no added sugar ice creams and desserts.

Heritage Foods has acquired a controlling 51% shareholding in the company through secondary buyouts from existing investors.

The remaining 49% shareholding will continue to be held by the original promoters. The deal also provides Heritage Foods the option to purchase an additional 20% stake from the promoters by March 2026 at an appropriate valuation.

The strategic investment marks an important milestone in Heritage Foods’ Vision 2030 roadmap of expanding its presence in the fast-growing ice cream and healthy dessert categories.

While Heritage Foods will provide strategic guidance and retain controlling stake, operational management will continue with the promoters, who will accelerate growth and strengthen brand equity while staying true to the company’s core purpose and consumers.

 It gives the company a strong foothold in the super-premium, functional, and indulgence-balanced segment—anchored on high-protein, no-added-sugar, and health focused product innovation.

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