Padma Jyoti Group, Rich’s join hands to drive Nepal’s culinary landscape

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Padma Jyoti Group, one of Nepal’s leading and diversified business conglomerates, has announced a strengthened collaboration with Rich’s India, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Nepal’s foodservice and culinary ecosystem, according to a press statement issued by the group.

Although Rich’s has been present in Nepal for over two decades, the renewed collaboration marks a 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 family-owned food company with more than 80 years of international heritage and over 30 years of presence in India. Recognized as a pioneer in non-dairy whipped toppings, the company has played a key role in shaping modern bakery, dessert and foodservice applications worldwide, the statement reads.

Under the strengthened partnership, the two organizations will move beyond a traditional distribution model to enhance customer experience through chef engagement, hands-on technical training and structured knowledge sharing. The initiative aims to bring Rich’s global technical expertise and product application know-how closer to chefs, bakers and foodservice operators across Nepal.

Padma Jyoti Group will support the initiative through its established distribution network, infrastructure and understanding of the Nepali market. The collaboration seeks to serve modern retail, bakery and hospitality segments not only with high-quality products but also with technical guidance, live demonstrations and ongoing support.

Padma Jyoti Group entered the FMCG sector in 2007 through Sun International Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL), which has since built a strong presence in ice creams and frozen desserts across Nepal. The company operates with a trained team experienced in the hospitality and retail industries, supporting brand building and seamless execution nationwide, the company said.

Under the leadership of Saurabh Jyoti, chairman of Padma Jyoti Group, the organization has focused on introducing contemporary food offerings aligned with evolving consumer preferences.

Commenting on the collaboration, Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director – Rich’s India, MENA and Turkey, said the partnership combines Rich’s global culinary capabilities with Padma Jyoti Group’s market understanding to bring world-class food solutions closer to chefs and foodservice professionals in Nepal.

The strengthened collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing Nepal’s culinary standards by integrating global expertise with strong local execution, the statement said.