SATS launches construction for largest central kitchen in India

Automation and smart technology are expected to be integrated.

SATS revealed today that work has been initiated in the construction of its central kitchen in India.

The 20,000 sqm kitchen is located at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, and is the largest and first of its kind in India.

Automation and smart technology will be used to produce cost-effective food, which includes an automated rice line, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices for monitoring food.

The building is also realized as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified frozen food manufacturing facility in India.A MERV-13 to 16 air filtration capability and dedicated fresh air supply receptive zone, Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation technology and touchless operations were also integrated into the building.

“We received good response to the news of SATS setting up a technologically innovative
kitchen of this scale in India, and have already started collaborating with other reputable
industry players to commence piloting new product developments with strategic partners.
These pilot projects will allow us to fine-tune our product offering across various customer
segments and scale up production once our kitchen is ready, “ said Sagar Dighe, CEO, SATS Food Solutions India Private Limited.

The kitchen is expected to cost $37m to build and slated to begin operations in 2023.

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