SATS’ first & the largest central kitchen in India will cost SGD$37 million (210 crores) to build and is expected to be operational in 2023. The 20,000 sqm kitchen is located at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport). Reflecting SATS’ unique approach to innovation, the kitchen will also house an innovation centre that will be connected to the SATS Innovation Hub in Singapore. Talking about the project Mr Sagar Dighe, Chief Executive Officer, SATS Food Solutions India Private Limited, said, “We received good response to the news of SATS setting up a technologically innovative kitchen of this scale in India, and have already started collaborating with other reputable industry players to commence piloting new product developments with strategic partners. These pilot projects will allow us to fine-tune our product offering across various customer segments and scale up production once our kitchen is ready.” The kitchen will incorporate automation and smart technology to produce nutritious, tasty, safe food cost-effectively.