LOTTE has recently opened its biggest ice cream production plant constructed as per the finest global standards at Pune, Maharashtra. In the context of the expansion project, Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Industries Minister Uday Samant, and Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil participated in the event. Others guests who graced the occasion are Dong Bin Shin, Chairman LOTTE Group; Seong ho Lee, Republic of Korea ambassador to India, government officials; members of Korean community residing within the region and business associates LOTTE India in addition to company staff.
Echoing his vision, Paul Chang Yi, CEO of LOTTE Wellfood Co Ltd said, “By establishing one of our largest ice cream facilities here, we are not only scaling our global operations but also strengthening and growing the legacy of Havmor Ice Cream in India. This step forward reflects our strategic vision to make Havmor a trusted and most loved name in every corner of India. With an innovative new product lineup, advanced distribution methods and commitment to quality, we will continue to prioritize customer satisfaction while expanding our footprints in India.”
The 60,000 sqm facility will underline LOTTE's commitment to the Indian market through strategic innovation and sustainable growth. The plant has been designed to meet the soaring demand for ice cream during India's intense summers, with an initial annual production capacity of 50 million liters, expandable to 100 million liters. The facility features nine active production lines, with plans to increase these lines to 16, thereby supporting various ice cream formats. It uses high-speed machines and employs automated robotic systems in packaging to ensure efficiency and quality. This state-of-the-art facility will create over 1,000 jobs in the next two years with an investment of INR 500 crores, and it will surely give a tremendous boost to the local economy. Havmor would be growing threefold in the next three years, capitalizing on this ultra-modern manufacturing hub.
Adding to this, Komal Anand, Managing Director of Havmor Ice Cream, India, said, “LOTTE sees India as a strategic market and this investment demonstrates the confidence that the group has in the growth opportunity India has to offer. There is enough headroom to grow consumption, given that per capita consumption of ice creams in India is low when compared with other Asian countries. Our aim is to delight our consumers with our international best-selling products by making them in this facility.”