Krishival Foods Crosses 15,000 Deep Freezers, Bolstering Cold Chain for 'Melt N Mellow'

Krishival Foods Crosses 15,000 Deep Freezers, Bolstering Cold Chain for 'Melt N Mellow'​

Krishival Foods Limited, a fast-growing FMCG company specializing in premium nuts, dried fruits, and ice cream, has reached a significant milestone by deploying over 15,000 deep freezers across its retail network. This expansion substantially strengthens the company's cold chain infrastructure and last-mile distribution capabilities for its ice cream brand, 'Melt N Mellow'.

The company has scaled its deep freezer network dramatically over the past year. The total units increased from 3,732 at the beginning of the year to 15,490 units as of March 31, 2026.


This achievement is highlighted as a critical step in the company's strategy to scale the ice cream business under the Melt N Mellow brand, enhancing product availability in urban centers as well as Tier II and Tier III markets.

Krishival Foods' overall distribution footprint currently covers more than 30,000 retail touch points. The company maintains a strong distribution network across Maharastra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The increased freezer capacity is integral to ensuring that temperature-sensitive products can be delivered efficiently across diverse geographies.

Sujit Bangar, Chairman of Krishival Foods Limited, noted that the focus remains on strengthening last-mile connectivity and guaranteeing superior product availability, particularly for their ice cream portfolio. He stated that this expansion not only improves retail presence but also positions the company to capture the growing demand within India’s frozen food segment.

Abhishek Puranik, CEO of Melt N Mellow Ice Cream, commented on the achievement, stating that crossing 15,000 deep freezers represents a major milestone in building a robust and scalable distribution ecosystem for the 'Melt N Mellow' ice cream.

The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a capacity of 1 lakh litres per day, supported by an end-to-end cold chain system designed to maintain product integrity from production through delivery. The ice cream business continues to benefit from favorable industry trends, including rising disposable incomes, increasing urbanization, and growing consumer demand for premium and indulgent food products.

Moving forward, Krishival Foods plans to continue expanding its cold chain presence as part of its broader growth strategy. This expansion is targeted at achieving deeper penetration in key markets such as Maharastra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, while also scaling its operations across Tier II and Tier III cities.

Krishival Foods Limited is recognized as one of India's fastest-growing FMCG companies, engaged in the processing and distribution of premium nuts, dry fruits, and ice cream through its brands Krishival Nuts and Melt N Mellow. The company remains committed to expanding its distribution network and driving category-led growth in the premium and discretionary consumption segments.

KRISHIVAL Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, Krishival Foods Limited shares edged higher, closing at ₹327.1, marking a gain of 0.86%. The equity settled with a trading volume of 8,278 shares.

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