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Laila Basmati Fastest Growing Rice Brand of 2017

Laila basmati has bucked the trend of a shrinking dry rice market achieving staggering triple figure spend growth during Ramadan, latest Kantar Worldpanel figures reveal.

Surya Invests £500,000 to Reduce Carbon Footprint

WORLD Food specialists Surya Foods has invested half a million pound to add five brand new Scania trucks to its delivery fleet helping to reduce the companies carbon footprint.

Indian Basmati Rice Industry viz a viz U.K & European Markets: Trends & Outlook

Rice is one of the most crucial food crops in the world and a staple diet for nearly half the global population. Over 90% of the global rice output and consumption is centered in Asia, wherein the world’s largest rice producers China and India, are the world’s largest rice consumers.

The Wild Peanut secures Harvey Nichols as first UK distributor

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols has been announced as the first UK-wide retailer of The Wild Peanut - a selection of 100% natural, gourmet peanut butters. Created by entrepreneur Akeem Ojuko, The Wild Peanut produces peanut butter with a delicious twist - available in Chilli, Cinnamon, Honey, Chocolate and Banana flavours. The Harvey Nichol's listing comes shortly after The Wild Peanut, a recent business start-up, announced it had joined forces with world food experts Surya Foods to build its brand.

Surya wins exclusive distribution rights for leading herbal tea brand

WORLD food wholesale specialists Surya Foods today announced it has acquired exclusive distribution rights to Dalgety Tea. Established over 20 years ago, Dalgety is one of the most successful Caribbean brands in Europe - selling over 25 million tea bags every year. Its 100% natural, strong tasting herbal tea infusions, renowned for their quality and purity, can be found on the shelves of most supermarkets and specialist food stores across the UK, with export markets stretching from the USA to China.

‘Laila Ramadan App’ now available from Apple's App Store and for the Android Market

One of the UK's leading basmati rice brands, Laila, has created a sophisticated Ramadan App, which can be downloaded for free, to assist its customers in observing important daily rituals during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Leading basmati rice brand to donate one million servings of rice to the hungry

One of the UK's leading basmati rice brands, Laila Rice, is launching its most ambitious charity project to date – to donate one million servings of rice to the hungry via UK foodbanks and NGOs in India and Africa. During the campaign, which launches on May 1st, every promotional bag of Laila rice bought will build towards Laila's one million servings target. The Trussell Trust, which operates the largest network of foodbanks in the UK, has been announced as one of Laila’s key distributing partners in the UK for the project.

World food giants Surya Foods sets its sights on oriental sector as the year of the horse kicks in

WORLD food wholesale specialists Surya Foods are moving rapidly into the oriental category.

The company, which has a comprehensive world foods portfolio of authentic brands stocked in local, multiple and foodservice channels, today announced that it is investing heavily in its oriental division as part of its ambitious expansion plans to triple the size of its business in three years.

Asda and Surya Foods double number of Polish delis in a year

ASDA and world food specialists Surya Foods have rolled out three new Polish delis at stores around London.

Following the success of the concessions at Asda stores in Slough, Hounslow and Leyton, a further three delis -, specialising in fresh Polish meats, cheeses, dairy products, cakes, pastries, breads and other seasonal items - were rolled out late last year at Asda's Park Royal, Wembley and Colindale stores, with more openings expected in 2014.

Big Up - Latest energy drinks brand competes with conventional soft drinks on price

One of the latest brands on the market this year has quickly closed the gap, however, with the 'Big Up' Caribbean inspired energy drinks range coming in with an RRP of 59p per 250ml can.

Surya Foods scoop prestigious accolade at GG2 Leadership Awards

Harwich-based World Food specialists Surya Foods has scooped a gong at one of the UK's leading diversity awards.

Surya announces a hat-trick of senior appointments as part of ambitious expansion plans

WORLD food wholesale specialists Surya Foods this week announced three new appointments to senior positions at the group.

The latest Bollywood Blockbusters for free! Laila Rice and Eros Now Team Up for Exclusive On-Pack Promotion

LEADING authentic basmati rice brand Laila, will next week launch (Monday 28th October) ]an exciting new partnership with Indian entertainment specialists Eros Now to bring its customers the latest Bollywood blockbusters for free.

Surya Introduces Rainforest gourmet snacks to the UK market

Surya Foods has collaborated with Ecuadorian natural gourmet snack company Samai to launch plantain crisps, a natural alternative to potato crisps, in the UK. Cassava is a nutritious tropical root that has 30% less fat and twice the fibre of normal crisps. Plantains are cooking bananas with even greater nutritional value than the normal banana.

To read more: Source: Foodmate: 15th October 2012: http://news.foodmate.com/201211/news_9640.html
Talking retail: 14th October 2012: http://www.talkingretail.com/products/product-news/surya-introduce-rainforest-gourmet-snacks-to-the-uk

Surya A finalist in HSBC Global Connections Competition

In April, HSBC launched a major initiative to support UK businesses. Surya is one of the finalists for the South and East UK region!

To read more: (Source: HSBC: October) http://globalconnections.hsbc.com/united-kingdom/en/special-features/competition/finalists