{
  "id": 10409526,
  "title": "Chatha Foods Launches 16,000 MT Vegetarian Manufacturing Facility In Punjab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/chatha-foods-launches-16-000-mt-vegetarian-manufacturing-facility-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:03:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/chatha-foods-launches-16000-mt-vegetarian-manufacturing-facility-in-punjab"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 28th September 2026, Chatha Foods Limited unveiled the commencement of commercial operations at its newly established dedicated vegetarian manufacturing facility, CFL Unit II. Nestled in Village Toffanpur, Dera Bassi, SAS Nagar, Punjab, on a 3.5-acre plot, the facility boasts an impressive annual production capacity of 16,000 metric tonnes, marking Chatha Foods' first dedicated vegetarian manufacturing unit since its inception in 1997.\n\nUnder the banner of Papadmalji Agro Foods IPO, investors are closely monitoring the stock, with an anticipated price band ranging between ₹69–₹72 per share. The facility's manufacturing prowess spans three distinct categories: breads, cooking bases, and snacks & sides. This includes a diverse range of products, such as tortillas, roti canai, roti, kathi roll wraps, malabari parathas, retorted gravies, pastes, non-mayo sauces, veg and paneer patties, nuggets, kebabs, samosas, handmade spring rolls.\n\nThe plant operates on a fully automated platform, equipped with specialized production lines for cold-pressed breads, retort cooking, forming and coating, and IQF/blast freezing. Additionally, it features integrated Research & Development (R&D) units, automated packaging systems, and cold-chain dispatch capabilities, ensuring efficient and streamlined production processes.\n\nSpeaking about the milestone, Paramjit Singh Chatha, Managing Director of Chatha Foods Limited, emphasized that the dedicated vegetarian facility represents a critical juncture in the company's growth trajectory. He further highlighted that the substantial investment enables Chatha Foods to broaden its manufacturing capabilities across an expanded vegetarian portfolio.\n\nThis addition bolsters Chatha Foods' manufacturing network, which now comprises three specialized facilities, collectively offering an integrated annual manufacturing capacity of 30,800 metric tonnes. These facilities cater to over 5,000 food outlets, restaurant brands, cloud kitchens, and institutional customers, reinforcing the company's position in the market. The other facilities under the Chatha Foods umbrella include the Mohali, Punjab (non-vegetarian) facility with a 7,800 metric tonnes annual capacity, and the Aurangabad Joint Venture with Allana (non-vegetarian) facility with a 7,000 metric tonnes annual capacity.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Chatha Foods Limited announced on 28 September 2026, the start of commercial production at its new dedicated vegetarian manufacturing facility, CFL Unit II. The facility is located at Village Toffanpur, Dera Bassi, SAS Nagar, Punjab . Facility Details The new unit, built on a 3.5-acre site, has an installed annual capacity of 16,000 metric tonnes. It represents Chatha Foods' first…",
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}