About MRK Foods

25 Years of Culinary Excellence

From a passionate vision in Mumbai in 2000 to India's most trusted food import partner — the MRK Foods story is one of integrity, quality and unwavering commitment to India's finest kitchens.

Mr. Dhiraj Dama

Founder & Managing Director

Our Founder's Vision

“We don't just distribute food. We build international brands in India.”

MRK Foods was founded on a clear and ambitious belief: India deserves access to the world's finest ingredients — delivered with uncompromising integrity, reliability, and purpose. What began as a focused import initiative has evolved into a trusted bridge between leading international manufacturers and India's rapidly advancing hospitality and retail landscape.

From inception, our philosophy has remained resolute — quality is non-negotiable, partnerships are cultivated for the long term, and growth is pursued with discipline and sustainability.

Over the years, we have had the privilege of representing globally renowned brands such as Lee Kum Kee, Splenda, Figaro, Bonomi, and Kewpie, among others — each synonymous with excellence in its category. As India's culinary ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by progressive chefs and increasingly discerning consumers, our role has expanded beyond distribution.

Through robust supply networks, strategic culinary collaborations, and the establishment of SEP, we are committed to nurturing talent, advancing knowledge, and shaping the future of hospitality in India.

What Drives Us

Mission & Vision

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Our Mission

To source and deliver the finest international food brands with uncompromised quality and regulatory compliance — empowering HoReCa and retail partners through curated products, culinary expertise, and meaningful collaborations.

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Our Vision

To become India's most trusted gateway for global gourmet excellence — bringing world-class flavours, innovation, and quality to every professional kitchen and premium table.

Verified & Compliant

Trust & Credentials

Regulatory compliance and industry recognition that B2B buyers need

FSSAI Licensed

Licensed food business operator under FSSAI. All products comply with Food Safety & Standards Authority of India regulations.

Import & Export

Active Importer Exporter Code (IEC) holder. Authorised to import premium food brands from 15+ countries directly into India.

GST Registered

GST-registered business. All invoices include valid GSTIN for seamless procurement by corporate purchase teams.

HoReCa Specialist

Exclusive or preferred supply partner to properties under Taj, Oberoi, Marriott, ITC, Hyatt, and Radisson groups.

Quality Assured

Every brand in our portfolio undergoes rigorous quality verification and maintains full cold-chain integrity from origin to delivery.

Established 2000

27 years of continuous, disciplined operation. Verifiable track record as a stable, long-term supply partner for the hospitality industry.

For supplier registration packets, compliance documentation, or verification letters, please contact our head office at customer.care@mrkfoods.in

Our History

25 Years of Milestones

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2000THE BEGINNING

MRK Foods was established with a vision to become a one-stop solution for hotels, bring renowned international brands to India, and represent reputed brands in India, including exclusive representation.

2001FIRST MAJOR CLIENT

Taj became MRK Foods' first major client.

2004MARRIOTT ONBOARDED AS A MAJOR CLIENT

Marriott becomes one of MRK's early major hospitality partnerships, marking the beginning of its pan-India hospitality journey.

2005BANGALORE EXPANSION

MRK Foods expanded to Bangalore, marking its first major city expansion.

2005LEE KUM KEE ONBOARDED AS A BRAND

LKK (Lee Kum Kee) brand association begins, strengthening MRK's portfolio of authentic Asian food products.

2006HYDERABAD EXPANSION

Hyderabad branch opened and operations commenced.

2007CHENNAI EXPANSION

MRK Foods expanded to Chennai.

2007OBEROI GROUP ONBOARDED AS A MAJOR CLIENT

Oberoi Group services begin, establishing MRK as a trusted supplier to one of India's leading luxury hospitality groups.

2010DELHI EXPANSION

MRK Foods expanded to Delhi.

2010PAN-INDIA SUPPLY TO LEADING HOSPITALITY GROUPS

MRK expands to pan-India servicing, supplying leading five-star hotels and speciality restaurant groups.

2013FRESHOS LAUNCHED

Freshos was launched as an in-house brand on 22nd November, 2013.

2015URBANI ONBOARDED

MRK Foods onboarded Urbani - one of the world's oldest and most renowned truffle companies.

2016SEP MUMBAI ESTABLISHED

School for European Pastry (SEP) was launched in Mumbai.

2016PAN-INDIA HOSPITALITY NETWORK EXPANDS

MRK expands its Pan-India hospitality network with groups including Pebble Hospitality, Foodlink and Lite Bite Foods.

2017KEWPIE ONBOARDED AS A BRAND

MRK becomes an authorized importer of Kewpie, strengthening its presence in Japanese and Asian food products.

2017PIZZAEXPRESS GROUP BECOMES MRK FOODS' CLIENT

MRK secures a pan-India association with PizzaExpress Group.

2017–18₹100 CRORE TURNOVER MILESTONE

MRK Foods achieved ₹100 crore turnover for the first time and doubled the turnover within the following five years.

2018JAIPUR EXPANSION AND TRIPLE ELEPHANT LAUNCHED

Jaipur branch opened and Triple Elephant was launched as 2nd in-house brand.

2019KOLKATA EXPANSION

Kolkata branch opened.

2020–2021PANDEMIC RESPONSE & SUPPLY CONTINUITY

MRK Foods maintained supply continuity through quarantine storage for supplies, delivery arrangements and safety measures, while starting e-commerce and continuing supplies to hotels.

2021YOKOSO LAUNCHED

Yokoso was launched in December 2021 as 3rd in-house brand.

2021MORINU ONBOARDED AS A BRAND

MorinU joins MRK's portfolio, further expanding its international specialty food offering.

2021EXPANDING TO ZOMATO AND RELIANCE INDUSTRIES

MRK begins supplying to Zomato and expands its institutional customer base with Reliance Industries.

2023STATE-OF-THE-ART NEW WAREHOUSE OPENED IN BHUMI WORLD, BHIWANDI

A new warehouse spanning 80,000+ sq. ft., with cold-chain support was opened at Bhumi World, with modern warehouse practices including FIFO and palletisation.

2023SAP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

SAP Business One HANA on Cloud was implemented, with inbuilt WMS, FIFO control across warehouses, and sales, data analytics and forecasting brought onto a single platform.

2023ENTRY INTO FRESH CHEESE PRODUCTION

MRK enters fresh cheese production, supplying freshly produced cheese to leading hotels and hospitality customers.

2023E-COMMERCE OPERATIONS LAUNCHED

MRK launches its e-commerce business with an initial portfolio of 120 products, taking its specialty food offering directly to consumers.

2024300+ EMPLOYEES

MRK Foods reached the strength of a 300+ strong team.

2024FRANTOIA ONBOARDED AS A BRAND

Frantoia joins MRK's portfolio of international brands.

20243,000+ SKUS ACHIEVED

MRK completes a portfolio of 3,000+ SKUs, creating a comprehensive specialty food basket for hospitality and food-service customers.

2024ENTRY INTO INDIAN GROCERIES BUSINESS

MRK expands its Indian Grocery business through partnerships with leading hospitality groups including Taj, Oberoi and Marriott.

2024EXPANSION WITH MORE LEADING BRANDS

MRK strengthens its institutional portfolio with TATA Starbucks, Burma Burma, Sodexo, Reliance Brands and Fairmont.

2025SEP DELHI EXPANSION

School for European Pastry (SEP) expanded to Delhi.

2025PAN-INDIA EXPANSION

MRK expands its Pan-India hospitality partnerships with Chaayos and Hyatt Group.

2025DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIPS WITH ADANI WILMAR AND VAN HOUTEN

MRK enters new categories through distribution partnerships including Adani Wilmar and Van Houten.

2026PUNE EXPANSION

Pune office opened.

2026RESTAURANT BUSINESS SUPPLY EXPANSION

MRK expands its Mumbai restaurant network, partnering with leading establishments including Food Matters, Nutcracker, Maiz Kitchen, Malgudi, Olive Bar & Kitchen and Chocolate Spoon.

2026PAN-INDIA HOSPITALITY EXPANSION

MRK enters its next phase of Pan-India hospitality growth with partnerships with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Group of Hotels.

From a focused beginning in 2000 to a nationwide food distribution and hospitality network, MRK Foods continues to evolve through brands, infrastructure, technology and people.

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