 The ITC R&D Centre provides product development and analytical
laboratory support. The state-of-the-art Product Development Centre is equipped with
contemporary food technology facilities.
In pursuit of its commitment to offer
safe and healthy products to consumers, ITC aims to ensure that its production processes
are HACCP certified. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system identifies,
evaluates and controls hazards that significantly impinge on food safety. Going beyond
process control, ITC ensures that quality standards are scrupulously adhered to while
choosing ingredients that go into the preparation of its food products. Products in the
ready-to-eat range, which are packed in a unique four-layer retort pouch for maximum
quality assurance, have the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Meticulously prepared cooking pastes are
put through a process of pasteurisation and incubation for almost 10 days to ensure the
highest product integrity. The confectionery range is manufactured using the micro-film
cooking process which ensures consistency in quality and taste. The entire process is
hands-free to ensure maximum hygiene. Post-production quality assurance systems ensure
that products undergo rigorous testing before they are shipped to the market. The
Company’s quest for excellence in manufacturing has resulted in several innovations
in the traditionally manpower intensive food industry. These include, among others,
automation such as bulk material handling systems, specific hazard mitigating equipment in
production lines and online water disinfection process. Such innovations are setting new
industry benchmarks. |
