Journey
Husband-wife duo started by making & selling homemade masalas (spices) to overcome adversities & move towards a better living with only a little idea that this homegrown business will run for decades leaving behind a rich legacy.
Begin Journey
Spices
Journey Begins…
1962
Shri. Hukmichand ji Chordia and Late Sau. Kamalbai Chordia started their humble beginning with a home-based set-up
FIRST FACTORY in Hadapsar, Pune
1970
A steady growth in customer base required moving production to a dedicated manufacturing facility which led to the birth of the first factory in Hadapsar, Pune
CHAIRMAN of Pravin Masalewale
1978
Shri. Rajkumar ji Chordia takes over the reign as Chairman of the Pravin Masalewale group
CREATING more tasty spice blends
1982
With the markets and customers evolving a number of specially blended spices were added to the existing kitty to service the varied palate
ACHIEVE ISO 9001 Certification
1998
On achieving new standards of quality production and management, we received the international accreditation of ISO 9001
THIRD GENERATION enter into the business
1999
The 3rd generation joins forces - Shri. Vishal ji Chordia comes on board as the Director of Marketing and Strategy bringing in new energy and vision
STATE-OF-THE-ARTResearch & Development Cell
2001
With an eye on the future, a full-fledged R&D department comes into being
2004
Shri. Anand ji Chordia joins the ranks as Director – Technical, to inculcate the essence of Innovation and Technology to a traditional spices and pickles business
ACHIEVEISO Certification
2005
With an active food safety management system in place, the company is accredited with ISO 22000
introducedInstant mix range
2006
Progressing with time and addressing customer needs we introduced Instant mix range of products
Started penetrating the Exports Segment
2007
Exploring markets beyond the Indian borders – venturing into Exports with an eye on serving the Indian/Asian diaspora abroad
awarded ISO accreditation
2008
Received ISO accreditation 9001:2008
Awarded gold at Great Taste
2010
Great Taste Awards’ organised by the Guild of Fine Food - UK, the ‘Oscars’ of the food world, recognised Suhana’s taste offerings by awarding us in the Gold category
GOLDENJubilee year
2012
Completed 50 glorious years of serving millions of customers globally
wins accoladesat Indian Green building Congress
2015
The Bhuleshwar warehouse with its state-of-the-art civil structure, gets Platinum rating from IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) as operations begin from this mother depot
2015
Suhana pioneers in the ready to eat Cuppa Range with Indian food variants
Zero Waste
generation
2016
Launch of The Eco Factory Foundation (EFF) for sustainable and recycling projects ie: Zero Waste generation, in the factory premises.
2016
Cuppa range goes global - Began export of our Ready to Eat category
awards & recognition
2017
Prestigious iTQi awards for Cuppa Poha, Cuppa Dal Khichadi, Chicken Tikka Masala Mix, Butter Chicken Mix and Pravin Sweet Mango Chutney
2017
IGBC Platinum Certification for Suhana Warehouse in Bhuleshwar, Pune
Pune Best Brand Leadership Award
2018
Pune's best brand award by ABP News Network
New Corporate Office
2019
Established new corporate office - One Suhana in Hadapsar, Pune and implementation of SAP
2019
Launch of Suhana Health Range - Turmeric Latte, Moringa Powder & Jaggery Powder
Asia's Largest Spice Market
2020
An exclusive Suhana retail outlet in Delhi at Khari Baoli - Asia's Largest Spice Market and in Akkalkot, Maharashtra - A home of Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj
