Tilda (food manufacturer) facts for kids
Tilda is a well-known company that makes and sells rice and other food products. Its main office is in Rainham, England. Tilda also has offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Delhi, India.
What is Tilda?
Tilda is famous for its high-quality rice, especially its basmati rice. Basmati rice is a special type of long-grain rice known for its fragrant smell and fluffy texture. Tilda's basmati rice is the most popular rice sold in the United Kingdom.
The company also provides food products to professional kitchens. This part of the business is called Tilda Foodservice. They offer different types of uncooked dry and frozen rice products for restaurants and other food businesses.
How Tilda Started
Tilda was started by an entrepreneur named Rashmi Thakrar. He came to the UK in 1972 during a difficult time when many people of Asian descent had to leave Uganda. Mr. Thakrar built Tilda into a successful company.
In 1994, Tilda began its Foodservice division. This allowed them to supply their rice products to larger kitchens and food companies.
Who Owns Tilda?
Over the years, Tilda has been owned by different groups. In 2014, a company from the United States called Hain Celestial bought Tilda.
Later, in August 2019, Hain Celestial Group sold Tilda to a Spanish company called Ebro Foods. Ebro Foods is a large international food group that specializes in rice, pasta, and sauces.
Find Out More
- Tilda Website
