The Taj Foods team were honoured recently to rub shoulders with some of the most respected names and voices in the Asian community – from global music pioneer Rishi Rich to National Theatre artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham MBE - at the 23rd Asian Achievers Awards.

Together, Jimal, Nishal and Devik Solanki picked up an award recognising the family-run business’s four decades of success as an industry leader, shaping the world of frozen foods.

International sales director, Jimal, said the achievement was a great moment of pride, cementing Taj Foods’ widely respected position in the sector.

This was not just an award, he explained. “It is a celebration of our journey, and a recognition of the trust placed in us by communities and trade partners, as market leaders in frozen world foods, we are proud to be driving the future of the frozen world foods category, and creating growth opportunities for our partners across the UK and Europe.”

Flavour, authenticity and excellence

There’s a reason Taj Foods is chosen, respected and trusted by many leading retailers across multiple categories – the business is renowned for delivering the extraordinary, exciting and delicious.

The team also move at pace to innovate, using leading data and insight to understand consumer trends, and how Taj Foods can deliver to help the marketplace meet changing demands.

A strong example of this is the company’s pioneering and fast-growing Green Protein range, tapping into sweeping global desire from shoppers for natural, plant-based protein sources.

From Taj Pigeon Peas, to Taj Blackeye Beans and Taj Chopped Spinach – Taj Foods has a number of frozen plant protein options to help its partners meet consumer expectations.

In a climate where more people than ever are entertaining at home, Taj Foods is also poised to deliver with its authentic street foods, breads and crisps, designed to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends.

Developed with flavour, ease-of-use and authenticity in mind, the ranges are ready to cook fresh from frozen, and include Taj Aloo Tikki and Taj Mini Punjabi Samosa, alongside Taj’s flaky paratha and tandoor-baked naans for swooping up sauces, and crunchy lightly salted, unsalted and chilli and lemon cassava chips for nibbling or dunking.

These products only scratch the surface of the Taj Foods story. The business offers the largest frozen herb range in Europe, including time-saving Taj Crushed Garlic, Taj Crushed Ginger and Taj Diced Garlic.

Taj Foods is the sole supplier of key frozen Afro-Caribbean and South Asian essentials driving the world foods category, including Taj Cut Okra, Taj Blackeye Beans, Pigeon Peas and Taj Cassava Chips.

And the business offers a halal-certified range of British-made samosas and kebabs, alongside ASC-certified seafood, with sustainability at heart.

Taj Foods works side by side with its customers, enhancing the performance of its products with unrivalled, integrated trade support, including in-store sampling activations, and digital-first marketing across social channels to reach tens of thousands of customers before products even land in store.

A name you can trust

Taj Foods is one of the most accredited names in its sector, meeting BRC Global Standards – the benchmark for food safety and quality – and being approved by The Vegetarian Society and The Vegan Society.

It has won multiple Great Taste and ITQI (International Taste & Quality) awards, and holds a Global GAP certificate highlighting its sustainable sourcing, as well as an ASC Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certificate for ethical seafood practices.

Taj Foods is continually expanding its partnerships with national chains and considers itself not simply a supplier, but a vehicle for growth. Its Pan-European depot, working at scale, is renowned for efficiency and reliability across EU markets – bringing the best in frozen food, exactly where demand is strong, at the right time, in the right place.

Discover more about Taj Foods and its products and people here.