BISCUIT UNIT

With a total turnover of 6000crore, India is considered as the third largest biscuit manufacturing country in the world. An industry classified into organized and unorganized sectors accounts for 65% revenue from organized and 35% revenues from the unorganized sector. Around 90% of the total population consumes biscuits.

The consumption of biscuits in India is more than the imports. India happens to be one of the prime exporters of biscuits also. An industry which enjoys 85% penetration has ultimately made it as the largest among all the food industry in India revenue wise. It also happens to be the largest employment generator of all food industries in India.

The dominant players in this industry are playing good because of the strong customer base they have built over years. Soft or short biscuits are generally made with low protein flour. Low protein flour makes dough with a much weaker gluten web. In addition these dough’s have higher fat contents.

A biscuit unit is built in an area of around 10000 sq. ft. to 15000 sq.ft.

Normally these biscuit units need staffs in range of 500 to 700 people.

Investment required is in the range of 2 to 3 crores.

Equipment’s like cookie makers, conveyor systems, dough mixers, proofing cabinet, deck ovens, warmers, display counters; storage racks etc. are commonly used.

Nabisco biscuits, ITC biscuits, Britannia, Parle are prominent players in this field.