HyFun Foods & Maersk Inaugurate Cold Storage Facility in Gujarat, Strengthening Potato Cold Chain
A major development in India's potato-processing and cold-chain sector has taken place in Mehsana, Gujarat, where HyFun Foods and Maersk have inaugurated a new large-scale cold-storage facility at Fanidhar Mega Food Park.
The facility covers around 260,000 sq. ft. and has capacity for 14,700 pallet positions, making it one of India's largest single-shed cold-storage facilities. It was developed specifically to support HyFun Foods' frozen processed-food operations.
The facility is located next to HyFun's manufacturing plant and is designed to connect storage with transportation, port handling and export logistics. This is important for India's growing frozen-potato industry, where maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain is essential for product quality.
Why This Matters for the Potato Sector
The development shows that investment in India's potato industry is moving beyond cultivation and processing towards integrated infrastructure.
For potato farmers, stronger processing capacity can support demand for processing-grade potatoes. For cold-storage operators, it demonstrates the growing importance of specialised and technology-driven storage. Traders and logistics companies can also benefit as processed potato products move through increasingly organised supply chains.
The facility is intended for frozen processed food products, rather than conventional fresh potato storage, so its impact is particularly relevant to the processing and export side of the potato value chain.
📊 Facility at a Glance
| Key Indicator | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Size | 260,000 sq. ft. |
| Storage Capacity | 14,700 pallet positions |
| Location | Mehsana, Gujarat |
| Primary Use | Frozen processed food |
| Developer/Operator Partnership | Maersk & HyFun Foods |
The facility also incorporates modern warehouse-management systems and temperature-controlled infrastructure. The original project announcement highlighted features including ammonia refrigeration, high-efficiency compressors, solar-energy plans and systems for real-time inventory visibility.
What It Means for PB Stakeholders
👨🌾 Farmers:
Expansion of processing infrastructure can support long-term demand for suitable processing-grade potatoes and strengthen organised procurement.
❄️ Cold Storage Owners:
The project highlights the industry's shift towards larger, specialised and technology-enabled cold-chain facilities.
🏭 Processors:
Integrated storage close to manufacturing can improve inventory management and reduce unnecessary movement between multiple storage locations.
🚛 Traders & Logistics:
A connected cold chain can make movement from processing plants to ports and export markets more efficient.
PB Takeaway
The Mehsana facility is a strong example of how India's potato industry is building an integrated processing-to-export supply chain. With frozen potato demand expanding, investments in specialised cold storage and logistics could become increasingly important for India's processing sector.
For Gujarat's potato ecosystem in particular, the development reinforces Mehsana's position as an important hub for potato processing, storage and exports.