Bikash Nepal (born in 1988) is a Nepali entrepreneur and the founder of Nepal Foods, a Nepalese brand based in the United Kingdom.[1]
Bikash Nepal | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Citizenship | Nepali |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University MBA from University of Wales |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Early life and career
editBorn in the small town of Birgunj, Nepal, Bikash completed his schooling there before moving to India for higher studies. He graduated with a degree in commerce from Delhi University. In 2009, he flew to London to pursue an MBA at the University of Wales, UK.[2] Identifying opportunities in the UK's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Bikash began distributing popular Indian-manufactured FMCG products across the UK. He later decided to create his own brand of Nepali food products. In 2018, he partnered with his childhood friend, Rishab Pyara Shrestha, to launch Nepal Foods with an initial investment of 50,000 lakhs.[3]
Nepal Foods further expanded by collaborating with brands such as Dabur, Haldirams, Dairy Valley, Gits, and Ashoka.[4] Bikash also joined forces with Nepalese chef Santosh Shah, winner of the BBC's UK MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch 2021, to launch their products at an event hosted at the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. The event was attended by Nepal's current Ambassador to the UK, Gyan Chandra Acharya.[5][6]
Nepal Foods is headquartered in Hounslow, England, and currently distributes its products in 25 countries, including the US, Germany, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark.[1][4] Under Bikash's leadership, the company received the Great Taste Award in 2020 for its Buff Sukuti (dried meat), another award in 2021 for its Lapsi Pickle (Hog Plum Pickle),[7] and in 2023 for its Nepali Masala Chai.[8] In 2022, the company reported a turnover of 65 crores.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Mahat, Sunny (February 15, 2019). "Giving back to Nepal". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali).
- ^ Lal, Priyanshi. "From the Himalayas to Your Plate: The Story of Nepal Foods". Daily News and Analysis.
- ^ a b "How Bikash's entrepreneurial challenges paved the way for a Rs 65 crore food empire: Know about his journey, education, and career moves". Financialexpress. 2024-01-03.
- ^ a b "Nepal Foods' Momos Win Hearts and Stomachs Across Borders". News24. October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Nepal Foods collaborates with BBC's UK MasterChef Winner, Santosh Shah". Financialexpress. 2023-11-06.
- ^ "'Heat and Eat' range of authentic Nepali foods now available in the UK". Nepal Live Today. 11 October 2022.
- ^ Reporter, Staff. "Entrepreneur Bikash Nepal Is Setting New Standards With Premium Nepali Food Products". Free Press Journal.
- ^ Khan, Talibuddin. "Great Taste Awards 2023: Nepal Foods' 'Nepali Masala Chai' Receives Prestigious Award". English Jagran.