Shahi Foods – a premier appalam and poppadum manufacturer based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu – has been delighting taste buds across the globe since its establishment in 2011. What began as a modest small-scale food processing industry by founder Mr. D K Ahmed Khan has today evolved into a trusted name in the Indian snack food export market, serving the Asian community worldwide with a passion for authentic Indian flavors
With over two decades of industry experience, Shahi Foods has grown substantially in both domestic and international markets, emerging as one of the pioneers in appalam and pappadum manufacturing. The company's journey reflects a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and the rich culinary heritage of South India.
The founding philosophy at Shahi Foods is simple yet powerful: "We will not sell what we don't relish ourselves". This quality-first approach has been the cornerstone of the brand's success, earning them a rapidly growing base of loyal consumers across the world
The company's manufacturing unit is strategically located in the serene surroundings of Thiruvallur district, Chennai, in its own premises. This state-of-the-art facility combines modern food processing technology with traditional recipes to deliver products in their purest form. The result? Appalams and poppadums that are crispy, flavorful, and uncompromised in quality – products that can be imitated but never equaled.
Shahi Foods is an FSSAI/HALAL certified. We also member of FIEO,APEDA, since 50% of the products manufactured by the Firm are being exported abroad, mainly to UK, Singapore and the products are subjected to 100% quality tests before shipment.
The Firm obtains a laboratory report from the agent appointed by the foreign customer before the goods are shipped. Apart from this, the Firm is also subjected to an annual quality audit carried out by an Agent of the foreign customer. Apart from the above the buyer makes a personal inception once in a year to the factory before renewing his contract for the ensuing year.