In its drive to fight the pandemic, one of the fastest growing edible oils and food products companies in India, carried out vaccination drive for all employees and their families based in Bareilly.
NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, June8, 2021: BL Agro Industries Limited, edible oils and food products company in India, recently organized COVID-19 vaccination camp on its premises for the entire workforce based at its Corporate office in Bareilly. In the first phase, the company had its 1200 employees, and their respective family members, vaccinated at a nearby municipality hospital in the city and in the second phase, the labor workforce of 2400 people were vaccinated at the on-premises camp. Both Serum Institute’s COVISHIELD and Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN were used for vaccinating BL Agro’s staff and their families. With the completion of this phase, 100% workforce at the Rs 2500 crore company is now vaccinated for Covid-19.
In line with the ethics and principles of the company, it has also been helping its COVID affected employees and their families with all the necessary things such as hospitalization, arranging oxygen cylinders, doctors, timely delivery of medicines, etc. The company will get the vaccinations done for its labor workforce in the near future.
“These times are tough for all. And in such times, if we could help someone, it will be a small contribution from our end. Our colleagues, who have always contributed to the company’s growth with the best of their capabilities are our assets and taking care of them is our responsibility”, said Ashish Khandelwal, Managing Director, BL Agro.
BL Agro plans to take the vaccination drive to other cities as well where its other team members are based.
About BL Agro
Being the flag-bearer of government of India’s Vocal for Local campaign, BL Agro has stood out among the top food FMCG companies in recent years. Based in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, BL Agro Industries Ltd. has been committed to providing quality food products over the years. The company today has one of the largest distribution networks amongst all branded edible oil and food product players in India with over 50,000 retailers.
BL Agro Industry’s growth story is an inspiring story of success. Having started as a mustard trading house in 1950s, BL Agro has come a long way today. During the course of its grueling journey, the company transformed from a commodity trading organization to a full-fledged FMCG company. The marketers of a single mustard oil brand subsequently started rolling out multiple varieties of oil, including refined oils and then a range of food products under the brand name ‘Nourish’ – thus catering to a much wider consumer base. Brand Nourish comes with a promise for nutrition. The brand offers entire range of food products typically used in an Indian kitchen including Atta, Rice, Pulses, Ghee & Oils, Dry Fruits, Papad, Achars, Murabba, Spices, etc. Each Nourish product is packed with superior quality ingredients and is produced with finest processes that ensure maximum retention of nutrients.