Multi-Temperature Warehousing
Chilled, frozen, and ambient storage facilities under one roof.
Industry Overview
In 2025, India’s food and grocery retail sector is valued at approximately USD 719–850 billion (₹60–70 lakh crore), making it the largest component of the country’s retail industry. The sector is growing at a CAGR of 4–8.5% annually, driven by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and rapid expansion of organized and online retail platforms. The online grocery segment alone is projected to reach USD 24 billion in 2025, reflecting a major shift in consumer habits and technology adoption.
Source Link: https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/top-supermarkets-india/
Efficient supply chain and logistics solutions—such as 24/7 replenishment, end-to-end cold chains, and AI-driven demand planning—have become critical to ensuring product freshness and reducing losses. Technological adoption across warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery continues to shape the industry, making logistics a vital enabler of growth, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in India’s vast food and grocery market.
Industry Challenges
Food & grocery logistics comes with unique complexities:
Short Shelf Life & Perishability
Perishable goods require temperature control and fast handling.
Cold Chain Continuity
Strict FEFO/expiry compliance and unbroken cold chain integrity.
Demand Volatility
Spikes in demand during festivals, weekends, and harvest seasons.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Timely distribution to kirana stores, supermarkets, and e-commerce networks.
High Compliance & Safety Standards
FSSAI norms, hygiene protocols, and traceability requirements.
Case Study Spotlight: Food & Grocery Success Story
How KDL Helped a Global FMCG Leader Optimize High-Volume Distribution- How KDL Helped a Leading Grocery Retailer Scale Fresh Distribution A pan-India grocery retailer faced challenges in cold chain continuity, high spoilage rates, and demand fluctuations during festive seasons. They partnered with KDL to re-engineer their supply chain.
- With multi-temperature storage, FEFO automation, and scalable distribution, KDL reduced wastage by 18%, improved shelf availability by 30%, and ensured on-time delivery to 10,000+ retail touchpoints.
The KDL Advantage
Why leading food & grocery players trust KDL
Integrated 3PL + Infrastructure
Our own logistics parks enable cold chain-ready facilities with faster deployment.
Cold Chain Expertise
Decades of experience managing perishables, dairy, and packaged food distribution.
Technology-Driven Freshnes
Proprietary WMS, IoT-enabled sensors, and dashboards ensuring temperature monitoring & compliance.
Nationwide Transport Network with Kratos
Kratos provides a nationwide transport network with a dedicated fleet—including Eutectic vehicles for cold chain requirements—and partner network coverage for both refrigerated and dry cargo across India.
Scalable & Flexible Fulfillment
Quick adaptation for festive spikes, promotions, or regional expansions.
Our Food & Grocery Clients
KDL is the trusted logistics partner for leading food & grocery companies across packaged foods, confectionery, beverages, cooking essentials, and fresh produce—delivering reliability, freshness, and cost efficiency.
