Mumbai/New Delhi: In-flight meal caterer and ground handler owned by SATS, Singapore government through Temasek, raising its game in this part of the world, is gearing up for fresh investments in India. Significantly, it is routing investments through its 100% local branch Sats Food Solutions India and not through its existing joint venture, Taj SATS, in which it holds a 49% stake. Section It will invest Rs 200 crore to set up a kitchen in the Bengaluru airport, which, according to the company, is its “first major investment” in India.
Apart from Taj sets, where Tata Group Holds 51% stake in in-flight meal caterer, Singapore company has equity interest in Ground Handler Air India SATS, where it shares an equal stake with the national carrier. The Bengaluru airport kitchen, which will serve 1.7 lakh ready-to-eat meals a day, will be operational next year.
While it will add to its network of kitchens in India, it will also use this facility as an export hub to “take authentic Indian cuisine abroad”.
The in-flight meal catering business has been affected by the public health crisis, as many passengers, especially on shorter flights, still prefer to remain firmly masked and not eat onboard food. But players have forayed into other areas like home delivery of food. Through the new kitchen in the Bengaluru airport, SATS will create 300 jobs. Earlier, the Bengaluru kitchen, which would cater to the non-airline segment, was to be set up by Taj SATS. The latest development indicates that SATS has decided to go it alone for the facility.
CEO, SATS Food Solutions India, said, “The pandemic and the new normal of work from home have greatly influenced consumer preference for innovative and hygienic food and the central kitchen of SATS (in Bengaluru airport) serves these growing needs of Indian consumers. needs will be met.” Sagar Dighe.
Apart from Taj sets, where Tata Group Holds 51% stake in in-flight meal caterer, Singapore company has equity interest in Ground Handler Air India SATS, where it shares an equal stake with the national carrier. The Bengaluru airport kitchen, which will serve 1.7 lakh ready-to-eat meals a day, will be operational next year.
While it will add to its network of kitchens in India, it will also use this facility as an export hub to “take authentic Indian cuisine abroad”.
The in-flight meal catering business has been affected by the public health crisis, as many passengers, especially on shorter flights, still prefer to remain firmly masked and not eat onboard food. But players have forayed into other areas like home delivery of food. Through the new kitchen in the Bengaluru airport, SATS will create 300 jobs. Earlier, the Bengaluru kitchen, which would cater to the non-airline segment, was to be set up by Taj SATS. The latest development indicates that SATS has decided to go it alone for the facility.
CEO, SATS Food Solutions India, said, “The pandemic and the new normal of work from home have greatly influenced consumer preference for innovative and hygienic food and the central kitchen of SATS (in Bengaluru airport) serves these growing needs of Indian consumers. needs will be met.” Sagar Dighe.
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