Our History

Legacy of JK Foods, UK

Our history is a tale of passion, dedication, and a love for exceptional cuisine. It all began with a vision to share the delightful flavors of our cultural heritage with the world. As a small, family-owned enterprise, we started this journey decades ago, rooted in the belief that great food brings people together.

"From Heritage to Household Name: Our Flavorful Journey Through Time"

Founded with a passion for flavor and a commitment to quality, JK Foods has a rich and vibrant history that spans several decades. Our journey began as a humble family-owned enterprise, driven by a deep-rooted love for culinary traditions and a desire to share the exquisite tastes of our heritage with the world.

Over the years, we have evolved and expanded, but our dedication to authentic, delicious food has remained unwavering. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the milestones, stories, and milestones that have shaped JK Foods into the household name it is today.

1970
Introduced
Local Market Setup in Nottingham(UK)

Mr Khera set up a local market stall in Nottingham (UK) supplying specialist ethnic products

1976
Expanded
JK foods was established

Mark Johal joined his father in-law Mr Khera, and they founded JK Foods, with the purpose of supplying the Chinese Restaurants and Takeaway market throughout the UK

1981
Wholesale Distribution
Rapid Growth

Rapid expansion led to growth in Wholesale distribution

1992
Milestone Achieved
Became largest importers

JK Foods moved to a purpose built site, becoming one of the largest importers and distributors of premium ethnic foods in the UK

1998
Tiger Tiger was borned
Launched Tiger Tiger

Tiger Tiger the brand is born and launched in the UK to meet the growing demand for authentic premium quality ethnic foods

2000
Huge Success
Tiger Tiger Growth

Tiger Tiger’s UK success leads to growth throughout the European Markets

2002
Introduced into USA
Introduced to the USA

Tiger Tiger was introduced to the US market

2007
Introduced into Middle East
Middle Eastern Market

Tiger Tiger was introduced into Middle Eastern Market

2012
Introduced Frozen Dine in Range
Frozen Dine In Range of Asian Tapas

Tiger Tiger launches it’s Frozen Dine In Range of Asian Tapas

2022
It's our Year
The year of the Tiger

The year of the Tiger – its our year! We are investing in our first Consumer advertising campaign, PR and Social media plans, packaging re-design and much more!

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