DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amira Nature Foods Ltd (the “Company”) (NYSE: ANFI), a leading global provider of branded packaged Indian specialty rice, today announced the launch of Amira branded products in Ratnadeep supermarkets in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, India. Ratnadeep will be offering several Amira products, including Amira Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice, Amira GURU Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice, Amira GOODLENGTH Everyday Basmati Rice, Amira GOODLENGTH Day-to-Day Basmati Rice, Amira Daily Fresh Basmati Rice, and Amira Traditional Namkeens Range.
Ratnadeep supermarket is a regional retail chain based out of Hyderabad, India. Established in 1987, they currently operate 22 stores in the highly populated regions of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, known as the “twin cities.” The stores average approximately 5,000 square feet. Over the past few years, Ratnadeep supermarket chain has been growing rapidly and is on pace to become one of the most prominent retailers in the area.
“We are excited about our new relationship with Ratnadeep supermarkets as we continue to further expand Amira’s distribution in India and solidify our leadership position in our industry,” said Karan A Chanana, Amira’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Ratnadeep supermarkets are well located throughout the Hyderabad and Secunderabad area, and the chain has exhibited strong growth over the past few years. We look forward to benefitting from their large customer base and growth potential.”
About Amira Nature Foods
Founded in 1915, Amira has evolved into a leading global provider of branded packaged Indian specialty rice, with sales in over 40 countries today. Amira sells Basmati rice, which is a premium long-grain rice grown only in certain regions of the Indian sub-continent, under its flagship Amira brand as well as under other third party brands. Amira sells its products through a broad distribution network in both the developed and emerging markets. Amira’s global headquarters are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and it also has offices in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information please visit www.amira.net.
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