When Anil and Geeta Solanki founded Taj Foods Ltd in 1980, they could hardly have imagined the scale their humble family business would one day reach. Built on dedication, heritage, and a passion for authentic world foods, Taj has grown into the UK and Europe’s leading ethnic frozen food brands, supplying major supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, and wholesalers including Bestway Group.
At the helm today are the second-generation leaders — brothers Jimal, Devik, and Nishal Solanki — who have together been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. The award was presented at the Asian Achievers Awards 2025, held in London, where a room of distinguished leaders with a combined net worth of over £30 billion gathered to celebrate excellence across business, arts, culture, and community. Alongside Taj Foods, winners included Dr Neerja Birla, renowned philanthropist and mental health advocate, and Rishi Rich, the acclaimed British-Indian music producer credited with pioneering Asian fusion sounds.
This recognition carries a special resonance, as their father, Anil Solanki, won businessman of the year in 2009. Sixteen years on, his sons are proudly following in his footsteps, taking the family name to even greater heights.
With over 17 years of experience, Jimal Solanki has shaped Taj’s commercial strategy, securing key partnerships with national retailers and driving Taj’s presence into hundreds of stores across the UK. His foresight in anticipating consumer trends has firmly positioned Taj as a market leader in frozen world foods.
Since becoming Strategic Director in 2015, Devik Solanki has been the architect of Taj’s infrastructure growth and international expansion. His vision reached a milestone in 2025 with the opening of Taj’s European Distribution Depot in the Netherlands — enabling next-day frozen delivery across the continent and cementing Taj’s role as a pan-European distribution powerhouse.
Nishal Solanki brings operational expertise, scaling Taj’s logistics, production, and product development. His leadership has ensured the highest standards in quality and supply chain excellence, while expanding Taj’s range to meet the evolving tastes of global consumers.
Today, Taj’s product portfolio spans more than 90 frozen lines, and the business now operates in over 30 international markets, delivering robust year-on-year growth and pioneering a cold-chain model that delivers excellence at scale.
The Solanki brothers’ journey is one of blending heritage with innovation, and of taking a proud family legacy into the future. From Anil Solanki’s award-winning vision in 2010 to the next generation’s triumph in 2025, Taj Foods continues to make its mark as the UK and Europe’s leading ethnic frozen food brand.
This latest accolade is not just a recognition of business excellence, but a celebration of a family’s enduring spirit, entrepreneurial vision, and contribution to the British Asian success story.
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