Lotte to establish ”Pepero” factory in India, first overseas production base = South Korean report

Lotte Well Food (formerly Lotte Confectionery) announced that it will build its first overseas production base for its chocolate confectionery Pepero in India. Lotte Inn, the company's Indian subsidiary
The company will invest 2.1 billion rupees (approximately 3,739.08 million yen) in Deere's Haryana plant. "Pepero Original" and "Pepero Cranky" will be produced at the Haryana factory with the aim of starting production in mid-2025.
” and other products that are in high demand locally. Until now, everything that had been produced in Korea and exported overseas was transferred to the production line at the Haryana factory to meet the growing demand in the country.
We aim to export to surrounding countries. Furthermore, the company plans to develop and provide localized products that reflect the local food culture and climate. The company is leveraging Choco Pie's sales network to begin with large-scale supermarkets.
Developed high-end channels such as parmarkets and electronic commerce (EC) sites. After that, the company plans to expand to small local stores.
Lotte Well Food acquired India's Paris Confectionery in 2004, becoming the first Korean food industry company to enter India.
Ta. Last year, the third production line for Choco Pie, which invested 30 billion won (approximately 3,322,550,000 yen), began operations at the Chennai factory. Also, a local ice cream company in which the company has invested
This year, Hubmore plans to start operating a new ice cream production facility that will cost 70 billion won (approximately 7,753,670,000 yen).