N.V, Belgium. A full-fledged pilot plant is available for production trail and finalization of the base. Sancorp Eurobase provides gum base to Indian, SAARC and African companies. Sancorp is associated with Curt Georgi Company, Germany. Curt Georgi started the production of essential oils and colours in 1875 and members of his family continue to run the company today. Sancorp Curt Georgi: The Sancorp Curt Georgi association was formed to bring the technical skills of Curt Georgi into India so that confectionery companies in India could have access to flavors and fragrances. At present, Sancorp Curt Georgi provides flavors to Indian companies and processes export orders for the SAARC and African markets. Retail Candico has entered organized retail. According to an IMAGES-KSA Technopak study, organized retailing in India is projected to grow at the rate of 25%-30% p.a. and is estimated to reach Rs. 1000 billion by 2010. ORG MARG pegs the organized sector of the confectionery market at Rs. 1400 crore, growing at 9% per annum. Retail plans The company plans to open 20 specialty confectionery stores by end 2005, and 200 stores by 2010. The retail chain initiative by Candico involves a total investment of Rs. 30 crore for 200 retail stores across India by 2010. Candico plans to open confectionery stores in South Africa. Confectionery companies of India Food and drink companies based in Delhi Manufacturing companies based in Delhi