Gujarat, May 21, 2025.
In a landmark moment for India’s food processing industry, Falcon Agrifriz Foods Private Limited inaugurated its state-of-the-art, fully automated frozen potato products manufacturing facility in Mehsana, Gujarat. The plant was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Government of India, Shri Amit Shah, in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel; Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Government of Gujarat, Shri Balvantsinh Rajput; Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Mayankbhai Nayak; Member of Parliament, Mehsana, Shri Haribhai Patel; and Chairman of Falcon Group, Shri Tara Ranjan Patnaik.
This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Falcon Group and the Government of Gujarat. The group has invested approximately ₹1,050 crore in the state, aiming to transform Gujarat into a global hub for frozen potato-based products.
For over four decades, the Falcon Group has championed growth rooted in quality, trust, and innovation. From animal nutrition and marine exports to real estate, mining, mineral exports, trading, healthtech, and strategic holdings, Falcon’s diversified portfolio is driven by a common purpose: to build enduring value. Agrifriz extends this legacy into the realm of frozen foods with a mission to place India at the forefront of global convenience food exports.
With the frozen food segment booming worldwide and India’s agricultural strengths gaining global recognition, Falcon has set its sights on making India a leader in processed potato exports. The company’s journey from farm to fork is powered by deep-rooted quality controls. A dedicated seed programme ensures consistent, high-quality produce. Seeds cultivated in the northern states—Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand—Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Leh Ladakh, are grown under expert supervision and then transported to Gujarat for commercial farming via Falcon’s robust contract farming network of more than 4000 farmers.
Harvested potatoes are quickly moved to advanced cold storage units, ensuring year-round availability and freshness. Spread across 25 acres, the Mehsana facility houses India’s only and largest French Fries production line—spanning 350 metres and capable of producing 15 metric tons per hour. The facility also houses a potato specialty line with a 3.5 metric tonne per hour capacity. Built in under two years, it is among India’s most advanced, green, and 100% automated food processing plants
