UK biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits is preparing to enter India, where the group plans to manufacture and market biscuits for Asia's third-largest economy. "Having identified India as a market with great potential, UB plans to manufacture and market biscuits directly in the country for the Indian market,” a spokesperson for the UB told. The spokesperson added that the group is still conducting “trials and market assessment” but UB does plan to set up new manufacturing facilities in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. However, UB declined to comment on reports that they plan to acquire the manufacturing facility of local firm SS Food Industries, which is based in Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, the spokesperson added that this is not related with any plans to outsource current production in UK .