JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology, has inaugurated its Global Production Centre (GPC) in India, marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to serving the Indian and Asia-Pacific markets with world-class solutions in food processing and packaging.
JBT Marel India’s new facility in Pune was inaugurated by Brian Deck, CEO of JBT Marel, along with Augusto Rizzolo, vice president and president of regions and integration; Bob Petri, vice president and president of meat and prepared foods; and Jack Martin, vice president and chief supply chain officer.
Other dignitaries present at the occasion included Manuel Kaufmann, senior director, DF & H APAC, Per Friberg, senior director, prepared foods; and Vikram Mulmule, vice president, South Asia, Shivendra Singh, operations manager, South Asia Subcontinent, JBT Marel.
The GPC is designed to expand production capabilities and showcase cutting-edge processes that meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable food processing in the region. Purpose-built to expand production capabilities, the GPC showcases processes designed to meet the rising demand for efficient, innovative, and sustainable food solutions across the region.
The new Global Production Centre in India marks an important step for the company, aimed at supporting innovation in food processing. The facility is expected to bring expertise closer to customers in South Asia and strengthen India’s role as a hub for advanced solutions serving the wider Asia region.
Speaking at the ceremony, Augusto Rizzolo, EVP and president, regions and integration, 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 that can serve the wider Asia region.”
India’s food processing industry is one of the largest in the world, contributing nearly 12% to manufacturing GDP and employing over 8 million people. Rising consumer demand for packaged and ready-to-eat foods, combined with government initiatives such as Make in India and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing, is rapidly positioning the country as a global hub for innovation.
JBT Marel’s new GPC is strategically located to support this growth by providing advanced, sustainable solutions for Indian companies while also serving as an export base for the Asia region.