Food firm based in Harwich named one of UK’s top suppliers

Surya Foods has secured the 116th position in the OC&C Top 150 Suppliers 2024 chart.

This annual survey, produced by fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) strategy consultants OC&C, ranks the UK’s biggest food and drink manufacturers.

The annual chart is featured in the leading food industry trade magazine, The Grocer.

Harry Dulai, group chief executive officer of Surya Foods, said: “We are incredibly excited to have been recognised in the UK’s top 150 suppliers, sitting alongside global household names.

“It is testament to a lot of hard work and a reflection of our commitment to create a portfolio of brands recognised the world over.

“The UK’s love of international food is stronger than ever.

“We are especially seeing a shift in how younger generations are interacting with continental cuisines as social media broadens their horizons.

“Consumers now want to explore authentic, bold flavours from around the world, from the comfort of their homes.

“We only expect these trends to accelerate further and are committed to staying ahead of the curve.

“We are currently focused on developing new products to meet changing consumer demands and expanding shelf presence in both local and international markets.”

The achievement follows significant growth by the company, which now supplies nearly half of the UK’s branded dry rice supply and has established itself as one of the largest suppliers of world foods to the UK food sector.

The food giant has announced plans for further expansion, including recent upgrades at its Harwich site and the creation of 200 new jobs over the next three years.

The company, which saw a 30 per cent increase in revenue last year, is also set to open a new head office and distribution centre in 2026.

The custom-built 40-acre site will feature 250,000 sq ft of storage facilities.

By 2027, the company plans to devote its Harwich site exclusively to manufacturing.

Surya Foods’ extensive catalogue has made it a major supplier of international foods to supermarket giants Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons.