- With India ranking as the 5th largest millet exporter worldwide, Domino’s New Ragi Super Crust Pizza propels millet consumption within the nation: CM
- CM recalls his conversation with ‘Jaggi’ Vasudev’s Save Soil Movement in helping farmers to arrest soil degradation by following cow-based agriculture
- The company operates 91 stores across 25 cities in Gujarat and is due to expand to 100 stores by the end of this year
- In line with the International Year of Millets 2023, this culinary innovation aims to promote millet consumption, support health and sustainability while furthering Gujarat’s significant role in India’s agricultural landscape
GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, JULY 2
With the twin objectives of raising the income of millet growers and offer nutritious fast food pizza, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel on Saturday launched Domino’s New Ragi Super Crust Pizza as well as inaugurated the Jubilant Foodworks Limited’s Food Processing Park in Sanand.
In his inaugural address Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, praised Domino’s visionary initiative and said, “Youngsters largely consume fast foods like pizza and burgers, which are maida-based and harmful to health. It was the initiative of our visionary Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi to increase the farmers’ income. I am pleased to be a part of this momentous occasion of Jubilant Foodworks Limited and Domino’s launching of Millet Pizza and the virtual inauguration of their upcoming Food Processing Park in Sanand.”
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલની વિશેષ ઉપસ્થિતિમાં આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય મિલેટ વર્ષ નિમિત્તે જ્યુબિલન્ટ ફુડવર્ક્સની પીઝા બ્રાન્ડ ‘ડોમિનોઝ’ દ્વારા આજે અમદાવાદ ખાતે ‘રાગી સુપરક્રસ્ટ પીઝા’ નું લોન્ચિંગ કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું. આ પ્રસંગે, મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીના વરદ્ હસ્તે કંપનીના સાણંદ ખાતે નિર્માણ… pic.twitter.com/uGlbdgkNM8
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) July 1, 2023
“We applaud Jubilant Foodworks Limited efforts to promote millets in Gujarat. This move showcases their understanding of Gujarat’s extensive millet consumption. With India ranking as the 5th largest millet exporter worldwide, Domino’s New Ragi Super Crust Pizza propels millet consumption within the nation. This unique innovation not only exemplifies the brand’s originality but also aligns with the Honourable Prime Minister’s call to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets,” the chief minister added.
The CM also recalled his conversation with ‘Jaggi’ Vasudev’s Save Soil Movement in helping farmers to arrest soil degradation by following cow-based agriculture.
Shyam S Bhartia, Chairman of Jubilant Foodworks Limited, said, “The credit for launching this millet-based pizza goes to our Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. The state is a prominent contributor to India’s agricultural industry, has made significant strides in producing and promoting millets.. As a brand renowned for its innovation and customer satisfaction, Domino’s latest menu addition aligns with the United Nations’ declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This launch is going to promote the nutritional and ecological benefits of millets, encouraging their global consumption.”
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— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) July 1, 2023
Hari S Bhartia, Co-Chairman & Director of Jubilant Foodworks Limited, “The New Ragi Super Crust Pizza is a culinary fusion of Domino’s pizza expertise and the wholesome goodness of ragi (finger millet) promising an appetizing and nutritious experience for customers. Prepared by Domino’s expert chefs, the pizza features superior quality millet ingredients like Finger Millets Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, and Plain Oats, combined with a multi-seed mix of Flax seed, Watermelon seed, Pumpkin seed, and Sunflower Seeds. Domino’s Pizza operates 91 stores across 25 cities in Gujarat and is due to expand to 100 stores by the end of this year. Catering to the needs of our customers in the state, we offer vegetarian, including pizzas sans onion and garlic. Gujarat is the first market in the country where we are launching a new ragi super crust pizza.”
Company’s advisor Sunil Parikh also addressed at the event.
