Noi Bai Catering Service JSC (NCS), a member of Vietnam Airlines, inaugurated a new food processing centre on Wednesday, marking its 25th year of foundation and development.

The three-storey, 21,000sq.m facility has a capacity of 35,000 portions per day, 3.5 times higher than that of the old centre.

The new facility was designed by IO Consultants, which has partnered with the world’s leading airlines through Cathay Pacific Catering Services, Emirates Flight Catering and LSG Sky Chefs.

To meet increasing demand and the stringent standards of the catering market, the facility is equipped with advanced technology and equipment lines, meeting requirements on food hygiene and safety standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Most of the equipment for the kitchen, bakery, refrigeration and food storage was imported from prestigious brands specialising in aviation food processing in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France.

NCS provides portions for more than 25 domestic and international airlines, including standard airlines All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines. — VNS