With a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory and a 150MT per month capacity line fitted with the latest machinery specifically for plant-based food manufacturing, Symega is poised to cater to the growing demands of plant-based foods in India and abroad
Symega Food Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of seasonings, culinary products, flavours and natural colours, announced its entry into the plant-based protein space with the launch of a purpose-built manufacturing unit in Kochi. With a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory and a 150MT per month capacity line fitted with the latest machinery specifically for plant-based food manufacturing, Symega is poised to cater to the growing demands of plant-based foods in India and abroad.
Santhosh Stephen, Managing Director, Symega, pointed out that “plant-based proteins are not limited to only vegan food items but are fast growing as a logical alternative for healthy food habits and a sustainable lifestyle. Symega is committed to becoming the platform for this change and make India the hub of the plant-based protein revolution in Asia. To that extent, we are committing Rs. 100 crores over the next five years to ramp up R&D and manufacturing capabilities”.
A completely B2B operation, Symega’s plant based range primarily targets packaged food brand owners (startups/incumbents) and foodservice chains. Symega has chalked out plans to cater to the growing consumer demand for plant-based meat and milk alternatives with convenient, nutritious formulations that are clean-label and allergen-free.
Launched late last year, the Symega Protein Innovation Center (SPIC), has a team of product development and application experts who work on various concepts to suit the Indian, Asian and Western palates. The team has been working with leading brands to develop and enhance their plant-based offerings to meet evolving market needs and consumer preferences.
Manufacturing operations of Symega are based out of its state-of-the-art facilities at the Synthite Taste Park near Kochi. R&D facilities are located at Kochi (Kerala), Bangalore (Karanataka), and Gurgaon (Delhi NCR)
Established brands and popular new-age food startups like the well-known Wakao, already work with Symega to develop and manufacture new products. Sairaj Dhond, Founder & CEO of Wakao Foods, said, “Symega has been assisting us in creating new products and manufacturing them. Their 15 plus years of experience in the taste domain and sensory expertise goes towards understanding the consumers’ palate and helps develop products that customers of Wakao love.”
Whether it is a plant-based meat offering or a vegan alternative to milk or cheese, Symega uses a combination of intense research and extensive sensory and nutritional evaluation to deliver the perfect flavour, texture, mouthfeel, and nutrition in their products. Peas, wheat, rice, lentils, and jackfruit are some of the proteins that form the base of plant-based foods..
“Our real strength is being the one-stop solution for all our customers’ product development and manufacturing needs,” said Rethesh Kumar, Business Head for Symega’s plant-based protein division. “Having an R&D laboratory and the manufacturing unit in the same facility, coupled with our strong backward integration till the doorstep of a farmer, we have vertically integrated the entire supply chain and have the solution for every pain point between an idea and product launch.”
Headquartered in India, Symega Food Ingredients is a part of the renowned Synthite Group, the world’s largest producer of value-added spices. It has approximately 3000 products in its portfolio, including sweet and savoury top notes, spice mixes and seasonings, natural food colours, and culinary pastes and sauces that are used in a variety of industries, including dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery, snacks, and more.
Manufacturing operations of Symega are based out of its state-of-the-art facilities at the Synthite Taste Park near Kochi. R&D facilities are located at Kochi (Kerala), Bangalore (Karanataka), and Gurgaon (Delhi NCR).
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