Exhibiting at Inter FoodTech 2025

Katha Food Pharma Solutions (KFPS), based in Indore, India, is a specialized provider of turnkey equipment solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries. With a strong foundation in global technology partnerships and process innovation, KFPS addresses the growing demand for high-quality, automated, and regulatory-compliant processing solutions across India and neighboring regions.

Core Business Areas

KFPS operates at the intersection of two critical sectors:

• Food Processing and Packaging Solutions
• Pharmaceutical Sterilization and Packaging Technologies

The company plays a pivotal role in enhancing production safety, shelf-life, and regulatory compliance for its customers by offering high-end European and Asian machinery tailored to Indian market needs.

Product and Service Offerings

Food Processing Equipment

• Retort/Autoclave Systems (Batch and Continuous)
• Liquid Filling Lines for sauces, beverages, dairy
• Processed Cheese and Mozzarella Production Equipment
• Ready-to-Eat Meal Packaging Systems
• Thermoforming and MAP Packaging Lines

Pharmaceutical Equipment

• Steam and Water Spray Autoclaves for pharma sterilization
• Sleeving and Labelling Machines
• Checkweighers and Metal Detectors
• Leak Detection and Integrity Testing Systems
• Thermoforming Blister Machines

Specialisation and USP

KFPS distinguishes itself by serving as a bridge between European food/pharma machinery OEMs and Indian processing plants, offering end-to-end integration, installation, and lifecycle service support.

Key USPs:

• Exclusive distribution of brands like Steriflow, Secma Cabon, Anéolia, and APACK
• Specialist in thermal sterilization technologies for both food and pharma
• Capability to design and implement customized turnkey plants
• Expertise in retort-compatible flexible pouch systems for RTE applications

Financials

As a privately held SME, KFPS does not publicly disclose financials. However, industry estimates and import data suggest a revenue range of ₹15–20 crore annually, primarily driven by high-value capital equipment imports and project execution in the food processing sector.

Export and Shipment Record

Based on data from platforms like Volza and trade forums:

• KFPS has facilitated over 75 capital equipment imports from France, Hong Kong, and Turkey in the last 4 years.
• Equipment includes retorts, steam sterilizers, MAP packaging machines, and integrity testing units.
• Clients include medium to large food processors, dairy units, and pharma exporters across India.

Target Market

KFPS targets:

• Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturers
• Processed dairy (cheese, yogurt) producers
• Nutraceutical and pharma companies
• Export-focused food companies seeking FDA/USDA/EU compliance

Capabilities

• Project assessment, technical design, and utility planning
• Sourcing and integration of multi-vendor global equipment
• Commissioning, training, and post-installation support
• Support for process validation and regulatory documentation
• Retort process design support per 21 CFR Part 113 and 114

Certifications & Compliance

• All imported equipment conforms to CE, ISO 9001, and GMP standards
• Thermal sterilizers comply with FDA & USDA validation requirements
• Machinery supplied meets the hygiene and process standards of:
  • FSSAI (India)
  • EU Machinery Directive
  • Pharma-grade cGMP requirements

Customer Testimonials

"Katha's retort solutions have helped us expand into export markets. Their service team is responsive and technically sound."
— Director, RTE Foods Company, Gujarat

"We use their cheese processing lines and packaging machines. The output quality and automation are world-class."
— Production Head, Dairy Manufacturer, Maharashtra

Major Achievements

• Introduced Steriflow autoclaves to over 30 Indian pharma and food plants
• Installed India’s first continuous rotary retort system for a premium RTE foods brand
• Enabled over 50 Indian SMEs to adopt MAP and flexible pouch packaging
• Featured in ANUTEC, PharmaTech Expo, and World Dairy Expo India

Katha Food Pharma Solutions continues to be a critical enabler of technology-led transformation in India’s food and pharma sectors, helping businesses enhance safety, shelf-life, and global compliance through advanced engineering and reliable international partnerships.