Our History

2001

Regal Food Products is born

The Regal brand was founded as a partnership and not long after the first Regal Foods product range was launched

Humble Beginnings

Regal began to market the product range and ship it’s first orders to local convenience stores.

2001
2003

KB Foods

Regal slowly began to grow and acquired KB Foods an established brand from the 1970’s, enabling Regal’s catering to South Asian communities within the UK.

Regal House

Regal moved to a new 44,000sqft facility in the heart of Bradford where the Regal brand was founded.

2004
2005

Supermarkets

Regal products were first procured by Asda, hitting the shelves in one of the ‘Big Four’ for the first time.

Nationwide

Regal’s expansion across the UK continued with market leaders Tesco procuring numerous Regal product lines.

2005
2008

Europe

Regal found it’s range having export demand, initially being distributed across six countries in mainland europe.

Restructure

Younis Chaudhry and family took full control of the company after restructuring in management.

2009
2010

Yorkshire Baking Company

Regal founded it’s largest sub-brand to date, the Yorkshire Baking Company.

Juice Range

After the successful launch of YBC, Regal once again ventured into new territory by releasing the Regal Siprus Juice range.

2011
2013

Mega Loaf

The Yorkshire Baking Company launched the MEGALOAF product range which quickly became a nation favourite.

Pakstar

Regal continued adding more brands to it’s repertoire, Pakstar was launched offering Spices, Tinned and cupboard foods.

2014
2016

Certification

For the first time our manufacturing arm, The Baking Company, was awarded BRC certification, the global standard in food safety.

AA Certified

The Baking Company was subject to another audit from the BRC and were granted AA status – the highest certification in food safety.

2017
2018

A Nations Favourite

The Grocer ranked Regal among the Top 10 Nations Favorite Bakeries as the brand continued to make waves in the industry.

Entrepreneur of the Year

Regal Founder Younis Chaudhry was invited to the Bradford Means Business award ceremony, where he was presented with the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year award.

2019
2019

A World first

Regal launched its authentic Kashmiri style ready-to-drink Pink Chai.

Worldwide

Regal continued its global expansion adding Canada and the United States of America to the 50+ countries our product can now be purchased in.

2019
2019

Distribution

Regal acquires a new 50’000sqft distribution centre opposite Regal House.

Digitilization

Our online store www.shopatregal.com was launched, enabling consumers access to the full Regal product range – delivered to your door in less than 24 hours.

2019
2019

Construction

Regal began construction of a new 20,000sqft facility at Regal House, allowing our manufacturing arm to grow significantly.

Mixing with Royalty

When Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton visited the city of Bradford, Regal Food Products Group PLC Founder Younis Chaudhry had the pleasure of being introduced to the two.

2020
2020

Website Launch

Regal Foods launch Yorkshire Baking Company ecommerce website.

Product Launches

New products launched: sweet tubs, candy floss, doughnuts, teas, fry mixes, new crisp, marinade and sauce flavours.

2020
2020

London Stock Exchange Report

Regal Foods included on London Stock Exchange ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report 2020.

Digital Enterprise Top 100!

RFPLC listed as one the top 100 SMEs to innovate and digitally transform in the Leeds region.

2021
2021

Celebrating 20 Years

RFPLC celebrates 20 brilliant years in the industry

Just Desserts

Regal Acquire Just Desserts

Premium desserts manufacturer of over 130 hand-crafted desserts and cakes

2022
2022
Regal Food Group Receives Prestigious Queen's Award

Regal win Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade

The UK’s highest accolade in British business

Packaging R Us

Regal Acquire Packaging R Us

Leading manufacturer and supplier specialising in food packaging solutions

2023
2024
Love-Handmade-Cakes-Ltd

Regal Group Acquire Love Handmade Cakes

Specialist in baking a range of over 100 cakes, traybakes, individual cake bars and muffins for food service wholesalers, coffee shops, distributors, and other food service outlets

The Journey Continues