Field Trip to Garuda Polyflex Foods

p>On 25th Mar 2019, II Sem BCA students visited Garuda Polyflex Pvt. Ltd located at Jigani. We were accompanied by Mr Basil. We started from the college premises at 10 am. Once inside, we were thoroughly impressed with the factory surroundings. It was well maintained. There was a separate walkway and we were instructed to walk only on that. We entered the factory and were taken to the conference room. We seated ourselves and we were given a presentation by Mr Anson-Head HR on the company and the available product range.

        

Garuda Polyflex Foods Pvt. Ltd is a joint venture between Garuda Food of Indonesia and the Polyflex Group of India and was established in the year 2011. They first launched their product in Karnataka. Gone Mad Chocolate was created specifically for children. A survey was conducted and results indicated that elderly people are also fond of Gone Mad Chocolates and hence, more flavours were introduced like strawberry, badam, cashew, dark chocolate. The factory at Bangalore ensures that the chocolate is always available!

After the introduction, we were divided into two groups. We went inside to see the manufacturing process of Gone Mad Choco Sticks. What surprised us, was the cleanliness and hygiene that was maintained in and around the manufacturing area. There were separate enclosures for measurement, storage of ingredients, flavouring agents, cream baking department, chocolate baking department etc. Once the ingredients were measured, and flavoured, making of batter commenced with inclusion of cream and chocolate. Cooling was the next step. Packing the chocolate is carried out in three steps, after which it reaches the customer. We were also given a sample of gone mad chocolate to taste!

All of us were truly enamoured with the making of Gone Mad Choco Stick. Like they say “Gone Mad appeals to the lighter side of everyone, and allows everyone to express their inner inanities.”

                                                                                                                                 Kruthika .S                                                                         

We, the students of second semester BBA went on a field trip to Garuda Polyflex Foods Pvt. Ltd on 25th Mar 2019.Garuda Polyflex Foods Pvt. Ltd is a joint venture established in the year 2011 between Garuda Food of Indonesia and the Polyflex Group of India.

After we reached the factory premises, we were taken inside and seated in the conference room. Mr Anson, Head-HR told us the vision and mission of the company and the extensive and innovative range of snacks offered by them. Garuda Food has received many awards and accolades so far. Garuda Polyflex Food's endeavour is to provide best in class and innovative offering in food and beverage segment, which will give consumers more delightful experiences. We were shown a video on how Gone Mad Choco-sticks are manufactured.

After the presentation, we were taken to the manufacturing section where they emphasized on how important hygiene and safety is to the company. We were also shown the manufacturing process of Gone Mad.

It was impressive to see how everything there was so organised in the right way. It was informative and a fun trip.

                                                                                                                                             Divya