HRS Process Systems Ltd (HRS PSL), part of UK-based HRS Group, is focusing on enhanced product application engineering to cater to the growing demand for food processing in beverage, pulp, nutraceuticals and prepared food segments.
"We have already invested about Rs 30 million in enhancing our manufacturing facility to cater to our growth plans for the next five years.
"We will be focusing on enhanced product application engineering to cater to the growing demand for food processing in beverage, pulp, nutraceuticals and prepared food segments, HRS Process Systems Managing Director V Gokuldas said in a statement here today.
The company recently introduced HRS Monobloc Steriliser, which is used for processing of various pulpy products like mango, guava and tomato.
This was developed with a thorough understanding of seasonal fruit availability, heat sensitive product processing and retaining natural flavour and taste. This system allows integration with pre-heaters, pasteurisers and is designed to process upto 12,000 kg per hour of fruit pulp/ puree concentrate of high viscosity, the statement said.
Among other product range, UHT Sterilizer, developed specifically for dairy & beverage applications, is based on the principle of ultra heat treatment sterilisation. The system ensures desired heating & cooling temperatures, product holding times and enables further input to desired packaging line, it said.
"Cutting edge technology will play a dominant role in ensuring high quality standards for the end product and reduced cost of production," Gokuldas said.
The total food production in India is likely to double in the next 10 years with the country's domestic food market estimated to reach USD 258 billion by 2015. The Indian food processing industry accounts for 14 per cent of manufacturing GDP, 13 per cent of India's exports and 6 per cent of total industrial investment, the statement added.
