Kathmandu । Padma Jyoti Group, one of Nepal’s leading and most diversified business conglomerates, has
announced a strengthened collaboration with Rich’s India, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Nepal’s foodservice and culinary ecosystem. While Rich’s has had a presence in Nepal for over two decades, this collaboration represents a renewed and more strategic phase focused on deeper customer engagement, chef enablement, and the introduction of global culinary trends tailored to the local market.
Founded in 1945, Rich’s is a global, familyowned food company with over 80 years of heritage worldwide and more than 30 years of presence in India. Globally recognized as a pioneer in nondairy whipped toppings, Rich’s has played a defining role in shaping modern bakery, dessert, and foodservice applications. Driven by a longterm vision, the company continues to invest in innovation, quality, and partnerships that empower food professionals to stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences.
This strengthened collaboration with Padma Jyoti Group goes beyond a traditional distribution relationship. Together, the two organizations will focus on enhancing customer experience through stronger chef engagement, handson technical training, and structured knowledge sharing. The initiative aims to bring Rich’s global technical expertise and product application knowhow closer to chefs, bakers, and foodservice operators across Nepal—enabling them to adopt global culinary trends, improve consistency, and elevate menu innovation.
Padma Jyoti Group will support this initiative through its robust infrastructure, established distribution network, and deep understanding of the Nepalese market. The collaboration is designed to serve modern retail, bakery, and hospitality segments with not only highquality products but also technical guidance, live demonstrations, and ongoing support, ensuring longterm value creation for customers and partners.
Padma Jyoti Group entered the FMCG sector in 2007 through Sun International Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL). Since then, SIIPL has built a strong presence in ice creams and frozen desserts, supported by a rapidly expanding distribution footprint across Nepal. The company is backed by a dedicated and welltrained team with extensive experience in the hospitality and retail industries, enabling effective brand building and seamless onground execution.
At the core of SIIPL’s philosophy is a strong belief in delivering innovative food solutions that bring global gourmet culinary experiences closer to Nepalese consumers. Under the leadership of Mr. Saurabh Jyoti, chairman of Padma Jyoti Group, the organization has consistently focused on introducing highquality, contemporary food offerings that align with the evolving lifestyles, tastes, and aspirations of the Nepalese market.
Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director – Rich’s India, MENA and Turkey, said: “Our collaboration with Padma Jyoti Group is built on a shared vision of elevating culinary standards through innovation, expertise, and strong local partnerships.
By combining Rich’s global culinary capabilities with Padma Jyoti Group’s deep market understanding and execution strength, we aim to bring worldclass culinary experiences and innovative food solutions closer to chefs, bakers, and foodservice professionals in Nepal. This partnership will play a meaningful role in inspiring creativity, enhancing consistency, and supporting the continued growth of Nepal’s evolving foodservice ecosystem.”
This strengthened collaboration between Padma Jyoti Group and Rich’s India marks a significant step forward in advancing Nepal’s culinary landscape—bringing together global expertise and local strength to deliver superior products, deeper technical knowledge, and enriched food experiences across the country.
