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Karachi, January 20, 2020 (PPI-OT): NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited, a joint venture between ICI Pakistan Limited, Unibrands (Private) Limited and Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd., commenced commercial operations of growing up formula products at its manufacturing facility on January 10, 2020. The state-of-the-art NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited manufacturing facility in Sheikhupura was inaugurated in September 2019 by the Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar.
At a project cost of PKR 5.5 billion, the manufacturing facility is the first asset investment by a global Japanese dairy and food company in Pakistan and will unfold a new chapter in the country’s industrial history. The 12,000 tonnes per annum facility, which adheres to the highest international standards, is aimed at ensuring that infants and children are provided with safe, clean and hygienic formula at competitive prices.
“The start of commercial operations at the NutriCo Morinaga Plant is yet another testament to the commitment of ICI Pakistan Limited and its subsidiaries to contribute to economic growth, attract foreign investment and improve lives as we look forward to providing quality nutrition which adheres to the best global standards, to children across Pakistan,” Chief Executive of ICI Pakistan Limited and NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited, Asif Jooma, said.
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