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LT Foods expands in UK to tap £1 billion UK rice market

LT Foods expands in UK to tap £1 billion UK rice market

LT Foods, the more than 70-year-old Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in the UK.

With this new facility, LT Foods is set to revolutionize the rice market in the UK. and meet the growing demand for authentic and premium rice and rice-based food products. To ensure consumers experience the finest quality of rice and rice-based food products from the trusted brands of LT Foods, the facility will house the latest technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure.


Located in Harlow, the new facility is spread over an area of an impressive 100,000 square feet. This location offers strategic advantages, allowing LT Foods to efficiently serve the U.K. market. To provide a diverse range of options to meet varying consumer demands, the facility will offer both branded and private-label products.

The rice and rice-based food market in the UK is worth around £1 billion. To tap this opportunity, LT Foods has made an initial investment of £7 million in this new facility with a commitment of further investment up to £ 50 million in the coming years. The company is expecting annual revenue to the tune of £ 50 million over the next two years, with a targeted £100 million within the next five years. The company will also provide employment opportunities to local talent.

The company has already partnered with four leading retailers in the UK with plans to further scale this up. Moreover, the facility boasts a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of rice per annum, setting the stage for substantial growth in the coming years.

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“We are very excited about our newest cutting-edge facility in the UK" said Vijay Arora, Chairman & Managing Director, LT Foods. "It is an important market for our future growth as we intend to make deep inroads in this market. LT Foods long-term goals include solidifying its market presence in the UK, becoming a leader in the rice and rice-based food segment, and continually innovating to meet the evolving demands of consumers. This new facility is a critical step in achieving these objectives and furthering LT Foods' mission of delivering high-quality rice products to global consumers.”

Managing Director & CEO Ashwani Arora added, “Our stakeholders have always been at the heart of our success. By expanding into the U.K., we aim to bring our high-quality offerings closer to consumers while ensuring that we continue to provide exceptional value to our stakeholders. The U.K. presents a unique opportunity for us to expand our market reach and cater to a diverse consumer base. This new facility is a testament to our strategic vision and our ability to adapt and grow in dynamic markets. With this new facility, we are confident that we will be able to enhance our market presence, drive growth, and deliver sustained value to all our stakeholders.”

Vikas Magoon, Managing Director, LT Foods Europe B.V. said, “The opening of this new state-of-the-art facility in the UK is a testament to our commitment to meeting the rising demand for high-quality rice products among the consumers in the UK This strategic expansion aligns perfectly with our vision to bring our quality offerings closer to our consumers. The UK market presents a tremendous opportunity for LT Foods to grow and innovate. With our new facility in Harlow, we are well-positioned to leverage this potential, ensuring efficient delivery of our food brands and enhancing our market presence. Our investment here reflects our belief in the UK market's potential and our dedication to contributing positively to the local economy.”

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