Nepal Foods is a Nepalese food brand based in the United Kingdom, founded by Bikash Nepal in 2018.[1] The company imports and distributes Nepali food products in the UK and other countries.[2]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Foods |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Bikash Nepal |
| Headquarters | Hounslow, England, United Kingdom |
Key people | Bikash Nepal (Founder and CEO) Rishab Pyara Shrestha (Co-founder) |
| Website | www |
History
editWhile pursuing an MBA at the University of Wales in London, Bikash Nepal observed opportunities in the UK's FMCG sector and began distributing Indian-made FMCG products across the UK. Bikash later decided to establish his own brand specializing in Nepali food products. In 2018, he co-founded Nepal Foods with his childhood friend Rishab Pyara Shrestha, with an initial investment of 50,000 lakhs.[1]
In the same year, Nepal Foods expanded its operations by partnering with brands such as Dabur, Haldirams, Dairy Valley, Gits, and Ashoka.[3] The company also collaborated with Santosh Shah, winner of the BBC's UK MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch 2021, to promote their products at an event at the House of Lords attended by Nepal's Ambassador to the UK, Gyan Chandra Acharya.[4][5]
Nepal Foods has a production warehouse in Kirtipur, Nepal,[6] and is headquartered in Hounslow, England.[7] The company distributes its products to various countries, including the US, Germany, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark.[8] In 2022, the company reported a turnover of 65 crores.[1]
In 2021, the company established the Nepal Foods Foundation to support the farmers who grow the crops and spices used in their products. The foundation has partnered with PHASE Worldwide, a British charity.[9]
Awards
editNepal Foods has received awards such as the Great Taste Award in 2020 for Buff Sukuti, in 2021 for Lapsi Pickle,[10] and in 2023 for Nepali Masala Chai.[11] In 2022, the company was recognized as the Best Nationwide Nepalese Food Supplier.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c "How Bikash's entrepreneurial challenges paved the way for a Rs 65 crore food empire: Know about his journey, education, and career moves". Financialexpress. 2024-01-03.
- ^ Mahat, Sunny (February 15, 2019). "Giving back to Nepal". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali).
- ^ "Nepal Foods' Momos Win Hearts and Stomachs Across Borders". News24. October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Nepal Foods collaborates with BBC's UK MasterChef Winner, Santosh Shah". Financialexpress. 2023-11-06.
- ^ "'Heat and Eat' range of authentic Nepali foods now available in the UK". Nepal Live Today. 11 October 2022.
- ^ "नेपाल फुड्स : विदेशी भूमिमा नेपाली स्वाद !". Ratopati: News from Nepal (in Nepali). 15 February 2019.
- ^ Mahat, Sunny (February 15, 2019). "Giving back to Nepal". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali).
- ^ "Nepal Foods' Momos Win Hearts and Stomachs Across Borders". News24. October 29, 2023.
- ^ Lal, Priyanshi (November 21, 2023). "From the Himalayas to Your Plate: The Story of Nepal Foods". Daily News and Analysis.
- ^ a b Reporter, Staff. "Entrepreneur Bikash Nepal Is Setting New Standards With Premium Nepali Food Products". Free Press Journal.
- ^ Khan, Talibuddin. "Great Taste Awards 2023: Nepal Foods' 'Nepali Masala Chai' Receives Prestigious Award". English Jagran.
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