Our Facility
What does it take to produce the basmati rice that earns a place in kitchens across the world? The answer is simple—our rice processing plants bring out the best in every harvest.
The journey of Kohinoor Foods Ltd. begins at Murthal, Haryana, home to one of the largest and most advanced rice processing facilities in the country.
With a milling capacity of 50 metric tonnes per hour, the plant is designed to deliver both scale and precision while ensuring consistent quality. The entire processing and packaging chain is fully automated and aligned with global standards, using some of the world’s most advanced technologies and equipment to deliver rice of exceptional quality.
The rice processing facility is ISO 9001:2000, HACCP, and BRC certified, and is also compliant with EUFSA and US FDA standards. Paddy is sourced through a carefully managed, science-led procurement system. The company also follows a contract farming model to ensure the consistency of agricultural produce and maintain control across the entire basmati value chain.
Before harvest, samples from different regions are tested against strict quality parameters, and only those that meet the required standards move forward. Every stage of the process is tracked, documented, and assigned a unique identification code, ensuring 100% traceability in accordance with international standards.
Inside Our Factory
Scale and Infrastructure
- Spread across 36 acres.
- One of the largest storage facilities, with the capacity to handle up to 20,000 metric tonnes of rice and 50,000 metric tonnes of paddy.
- Plant production capacity: 1,000 metric tonnes per day.
Grading and Sorting Systems
- 8 advanced rice grading lines, each with a milling capacity of 6 metric tonnes per hour.
- 16 colour sorter machines (10 by Bühler and 6 by Satake).
- Bühler 'Z' Series sorting machines.
- Mechanical dryers with a paddy drying capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes per day.
- Integrated silos connected to dryers for the controlled and safe storage of paddy.
- Parboiling capacity of 500 metric tonnes per day.
Quality and Certifications
- Among the first rice processing units to receive ISO 9002 certification.
- The first rice processing unit in India to be approved under the 'In-Process Quality Control System' of the Export Inspection Council (EIC), Government of India.
- The first rice processing unit in India to receive BRC Food Certification.
- The first rice processing unit in India to introduce flexible packaging for rice.
Packaging and Operational Strength
- FFS (Form Fill Seal) machines for packing pouches and jars from Tetra Pak and Nichrome.
- Nitrogen flushing for packaged products through an in-house commissioned nitrogen (N₂) plant.
- Semi-automated packing plant with imported metal detectors and checkweigher systems.
- A versatile range of packaging solutions, including jute and cotton bags, laminated pouches, PET jars, paper and Tyvek bags and non-woven fabric bags.
- Self-sufficient power generation capacity.
- A specialised paddy procurement process.
The Work Behind the Organic, Rich Basmati Rice
Kohinoor Foods Limited follows a scientific and research-driven approach to paddy procurement. Long before basmati rice reaches your kitchen, quality is carefully monitored at every stage of the process. Through government-supported initiatives, the company provides farmers with the guidance and support they need to cultivate healthy, high-quality crops.
The R&D teams regularly visit farms to monitor crop health and advise farmers on crop conditions and appropriate disease management, where required. This support begins at the sowing stage, helping the grain develop its full length, aroma, and texture.
Before harvest, paddy from different regions is sampled and tested against stringent quality parameters. Only the regions that meet the required quality standards are selected for procurement. Once received, the paddy is stored in a controlled environment with strict pest control measures in place.
What’s more, Kohinoor Foods Limited maintains complete traceability for every batch of basmati rice packed under the Kohinoor name. Each batch is assigned a unique identification code, allowing it to be traced back to its origin.
The Specialized Facility for Organic Produce
Today, consumers are increasingly choosing cleaner and more conscious food options. Recognising this shift, Kohinoor Foods Limited works directly with farmers in Dehradun, India, one of the regions where basmati rice originated. The aim is to cultivate organic basmati rice while preserving its natural texture and signature fragrance.
In collaboration with the Government of Uttarakhand, with support from the Government of India, the company launched its Organic Basmati Programme. The initiative focuses on nurturing the grain without altering its natural characteristics.
Kohinoor Foods Limited partners with eight large farmer groups, comprising a total of 1,128 farmers. What began across 110 hectares in 2005 has now expanded to approximately 750 hectares, with a target of reaching 1,200 hectares in the near future.
We also customise products to meet your branding and quality requirements. Whether you require customised packaging or ingredient selection, our team is here to help.
The Initiative for Fair Trade
With hardworking farmers at its heart, Kohinoor Foods Limited is committed to supporting fair trade initiatives that provide farmers with stable pricing. The aim is to improve the social and economic well-being of farming communities across India.
The Fair Trade initiative is based on a contract farming model, under which farmers’ produce is procured at fair and competitive prices, helping to create a more sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership.
The Kohinoor Food Facility
Food products go through a journey from farm to factory and ultimately to the plate as a savoury dish. Kohinoor Foods Ltd. believes that every step shapes the taste, quality, and overall experience of its food.
At Kohinoor Foods Ltd., quality control is a streamlined and rigorous process. It is one of the reasons the company has earned the trust of customers worldwide. Over the years, quality has become more than just a procedure, it is an integral part of the company’s culture. The stringent quality standards set by the company are what distinguish it from others.
The Kohinoor Food Facility – Where Everything Comes Together
The food processing facility spans an area of 6,000 square metres. Located near the agricultural fields of Sonipat, Haryana, it is one of the most technologically advanced food processing facilities in the region.
Our team lives by the motto: “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”
Kohinoor Food Facility Insight
Scale and Production
- Total area of the food processing facility: 1.5 acres.
- Total covered processing area: 32,000 sq. ft.
- Production capacity: 80,000 meals per day.
Equipment and Safety Standards
- 2 Static Retorts (leading French brands), each with a sterilisation capacity of 2,400 packs (300 g) per cycle.
- 2 automatic Korean Lee Pack PFS machines, each with a filling and sealing capacity of 30 packs per minute.
- Urschel processing equipment for dicing, chopping, and paste-making, with a capacity of more than 1 tonne per hour.
- 6 steam-jacketed kettles for uniform cooking.
- Certified to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
Certifications
- FSSAI certified.
- Halal certified.
- US FDA compliant.
- Gluten-free process certified.
- Non-GMO certified.
- Certified under India's National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).
Food is perhaps the only universal language that brings people together. With this belief at its core, Kohinoor Foods strives to take authentic Indian flavours beyond borders, delivering not only exceptional taste but also the comfort and warmth of home, wherever its products are enjoyed.