Our Roots & Our History

From modest beginnings, Nanak Foods is now North America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, and wholly owned by Canadian shareholders of South Asian descent, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee (clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and have Safe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring for quality, safety and legality. 

Here’s how it all happened,

Twenty-five years ago, Gurpreet Arneja and Vineet Taneja’s breakfast conversation about the taxing process of making paneer (south Asian fresh cheese) prompted the two to visit India to learn how to make the product first hand. That significant conversation turned into a successful business idea, and the visit to India helped them master the art of making packaged paneer for households throughout North America.  Today, more than two decades later, Nanak Foods is one of the world’s largest Indian dairies specializing in paneer, appetizers and desserts. 

Nanak Foods’s today

Headquartered in Surrey, Canada, and with another facility in Bellingham, USA, Nanak Foods brings the ethnic taste of home to your nearest grocery store. The extensive range of authentic food products is cherished by many across the globe in countries like Canada, the United States, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Germany, UAE and Trinidad. 

Today, it is proud to be known as a socially responsible company supporting a diverse range of arts and culture initiatives. Nanak Foods has evolved into a leader in philanthropic, community and social endeavors. This includes significant donations to local and international organizations . 

What’s next?

Looking ahead, Nanak Foods understands that the future of food will depend on many trends, but Technology, Convenience, and Personalization will lead the way. With this in mind, Nanak is opening a state-of-the-art 280,000 sq. ft. facility in South Surrey, British Columbia. This will enable us to deliver enhanced product development through our robust and dynamic R&D team, giving customers around the globe even more options in addition to our already diverse list of products. The new facility will feature top-notch hygiene sanitation and safety controls, including a prodigious air management system. Safety and Quality have been and always will be the values Nanak stands for the most.

Our purpose is to bring together communities who share the same love for food. For so many years we have delivered the finest food products possible, and we’ll continue to do so with the most cutting-edge technology in place. Our new and improved facility will open doors for more employment opportunities, growth, and development. And with the advanced resources we have invested in, Nanak Foods will ensure innovative R&D and a more diverse food catalogue for years to come.