Founded in 1979 by registered dietitian Jyoti Gupta, Jyoti Natural Foods makes ready-to-eat, shelf-stable Indian and internationally inspired foods from its 50,000-square-foot plant near Philadelphia. The company was among the first to bring shelf-stable Indian cuisine to American retail and still produces its foods with natural ingredients and no preservatives, supported by a patented bean-cleaning technology developed by co-founder Vijai Gupta. Its Sharon Hill operation also provides private-label production for national brands and food-service customers.
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Palace Foods, IncFounded by Rajavel Jagadesan in 1988, Palace Foods is a family-run Reading, Pennsylvania manufacturer and co-packer that scales homemade recipes into shelf-ready specialty foods. With nearly four decades working in Indian cuisine, the company is one of the few regional plants producing ghee and also runs its own retail brands, including Royal Cuisine, Chef Shaikh and Sambar Kitchen. Palace Foods is FDA-registered for acidified and low-acid canned foods and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.READING, PA
Cafe SpiceBorn from a New York City family’s spice and restaurant tradition, Cafe Spice makes chef-crafted, ready-to-eat Indian and globally inspired meals for the grocery and foodservice markets. The Malhotra family launched Cafe Spice as a more casual, experimental take on Indian dining, and today Culinary Director Chef Hari Nayak develops its recipes at the company’s USDA-certified facility in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its meals, including offerings such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Channa Masala, bring restaurant-style flavors to the table in minutes.NEW WINDSOR, NY
Maya KaimalFounded in 2003 by Maya Kaimal and her husband, Guy Lawson, in their Brooklyn apartment, Maya Kaimal makes convenient Indian foods rooted in Maya’s family recipes and her South Indian heritage. The company began with refrigerated sauces and has grown into a collection designed to bring homestyle Indian cooking to American kitchens, including a distinctive line inspired by Kolkata’s Chinese Indian cuisine. Maya, the company’s founder and chief culinary and creative officer, personally oversees the creation and curation of the collection.RHINEBECK, NY
India Agro ExportsFounded at the turn of the 21st century by Ranjit Shah, India Agro Exports is a family-run South Indian food processor and exporter specializing in pickled vegetables and prepared agricultural foods. Its four-acre Greater Bangalore factory works closely with farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, packing fresh produce through an automated line and shipping products worldwide. The company also develops customer-specific recipes and operates as a private-label manufacturer for domestic food brands.New York, NY