Synutra International, a China-based infant formula manufacturer, has begun construction of its new drying facility in Carhaix, France, following a ground breaking ceremony on 10 January.
The 200,000m² facility is expected to produce powdered milk and fat-enriched demineralized whey, which will be used by Synutra to manufacture its infant formula and nutritional products, and will have an annual production capacity of up to 100,000 tons.
The company stated that the plant features production and testing equipment, management techniques and will comply with EU and China's manufacturing standards for material selection, production, and packaging, to ensure quality and nutritional value for its products.
Synutra chairman and CEO Liang Zhang said that the start of construction of new drying facility launches the implementation phase of this project.
"When completed, the facility will secure a long-term, stable supply of raw material imported from France, further solidifying Synutra as a quality and trusted brand."
Zhang added, "With advanced production equipment and our French partner's world-leading managerial expertise in the dairy industry, Synutra will have greater capacity to provide safe and nutritious formula to more infants in China."
In 2013, the company received required regulatory approvals and construction permits as well as the internal credit approval within Bank of China for financing over the construction period.
In September 2012, Synutra signed a long-term industrial and commercial partnership agreement with French dairy cooperative Sodiaal.
