Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL), a joint venture of Nitta Gelatin Inc. Japan and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC), has initiated an expansion project worth Rs 60 crore in Kerala.

The groundbreaking ceremony (bhumi pooja) of NGIL’s Collagen Peptide expansion project was held at its factory located in Kakkanad, Kochi.

This project is part of the Rs 200 crore investment announced by the Japanese MNC during the last visit of the Chief Minister of Kerala to Japan.

According to Koichi Ogata, President of Nitta Gelatin worldwide and a Director of NGIL, “The industry friendly policies of successive governments in Kerala have given the company the confidence to make further investments in the State. The availability of skilled labour in Kerala has been a critical factor for the success of our operations. Our employee friendly policies have ensured a conducive industrial relations environment in our units in Kerala.”

“The demand for Collagen Peptide is growing worldwide as it significantly helps in promoting joint health and also beauty from within. A variant that helps in the management of Diabetes is also expected to be launched shortly. The expanded capacity will be able to successfully cater to this requirement,” said Sajiv K. Menon, the Managing Director of NGIL.