Saffron Road Expands into Canadian Market
Brand Takes First Step into International Distribution
STAMFORD, Conn. (April 12, 2016) – Today, Saffron Road, the fastest growing brand of premium frozen entrees, announces its expansion into the Canadian market, starting with four of its top selling World Cuisine frozen entrees.
The initial four entrees include:
Chicken Tikka Masala (Poulet Tikka Masala): This entrée is an exotic epicurean delight! Prepared with tender, boneless chicken, and baked according to authentic traditions with freshly-ground tandoori spices simmered in a savory yogurt and tomato sauce. It’s irresistible on a bed of Basmati rice. Serve with naan and a garnish of mint leaves, cucumber slices, or lemon wedges.
Chicken Biryani (Biryani au Poulet): This outstanding entrée is an authentic reflection of Indian culinary art, originating from the regal kitchens of the Nizam of Hyderabad Provence. Perfected over generations, it is traditionally prepared by cooking Basmati rice with succulent chunks of all natural chicken and caramelized onions infused with an unmistakable blend of enticing spices, aromas and flavors. Our Basmati Biryani is seasoned with a pinch of sea salt. Garnish with yogurt or raita, and a sprinkle of lemon.
Lemongrass Basil Chicken (Poulet à la Citronelle et au Basilic): Thailand boasts one of the great cuisines of the world justly famous for its complex and intricate flavors. Which may be why it’s also known as the “Land of Smiles.” You’ll smile too when you taste our roasted white meat chicken simmered in a lemongrass and basil green curry with green peppers and onions. It’s the perfect complement to our fragrant Basmati rice.
Chicken Pad Thai (Pad Thaï au Poulet): Like Venice in Italy, Thailand’s magical Bangkok is built on a wide network of canals. So it should be no surprise that the art of the noodle is equally prized in each. Our Pad Thai is a delightful version of this national dish featuring wide flat rice noodles topped with roasted white meat chicken simmered with carrots and scallions in an exotic peanut sauce.
The four entrees slated for Canada are made with the same authentic recipes and premium ingredients consumers in the U.S. have been enjoying since the brand’s launch in 2010 - simply updated with bilingual French packaging per CFIA standards. They’re each certified both Halal and Gluten Free and will be launching this month initially at Whole Foods Market® and Choices Markets through Horizon Distributors, UNFI and Coopérative d'Alentour.
“Saffron Road understands shoppers’ desires for authentic World Cuisine that captures cultural tastes and encourages culinary exploration,” says Adnan Durrani, founder and CEO of Saffron Road. “We know these rich, global flavors appeal to a wide variety of natural food consumers here in the U.S. and we anticipate they will be as successful in Canada. Additionally, there is a large community of Canadian Muslims who have been requesting our premium Halal Certified products since our inception - bringing Saffron Road to Canada has been the number one international request from consumers and we are thrilled to finally connect with these passionate consumers.”
This expansion comes on the heels of other major news from the brand – an August acquisition of plant-based protein snack company, Mediterranean Snacks; in October, Inc. Magazine named the company one of the ‘Fastest Growing Private Companies in American;’ and in January, a new snack line launch of lentil based chips and crackers.
Saffron Road is the only nationally available premium Halal Certified line of food in the U.S., now widely available in more than 10,000 stores such as Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Target, Publix, Kroger, and Costco. Saffron Road provides both premium Halal products that meet the dietary needs of American and now Canadian Muslims, as well as being a leading premium brand for natural foods consumers overall.
For more information about Saffron Road, please visit saffronroadfood.com. You can also follow the brand on Facebook at facebook.com/saffronroadfood, on Twitter at twitter.com/saffronroadfood, on Pinterest at pinterest.com/saffronroadfood or on Instagram at Instagram.com/saffronroadfood.
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About Saffron Road
American Halal Co. markets Premium, Antibiotic Free, or Organic Halal Certified food products under its wholly owned Saffron Road brand which are available in over 10,000 stores nationwide. Saffron Road's mission is to offer Premium Halal Certified and Gluten Free foods, which are also holistic, sustainably farmed, and antibiotic free. Saffron Road's products are sourced from livestock which is fed only 100% vegetarian feed and are humanely treated. All of Saffron Road's Products are Halal Certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) and are the only premium, Halal Certified brand available in grocery markets nationwide in the USA and Canada.
Brand Takes First Step into International Distribution
STAMFORD, Conn. (April 12, 2016) – Today, Saffron Road, the fastest growing brand of premium frozen entrees, announces its expansion into the Canadian market, starting with four of its top selling World Cuisine frozen entrees.
The initial four entrees include:
Chicken Tikka Masala (Poulet Tikka Masala): This entrée is an exotic epicurean delight! Prepared with tender, boneless chicken, and baked according to authentic traditions with freshly-ground tandoori spices simmered in a savory yogurt and tomato sauce. It’s irresistible on a bed of Basmati rice. Serve with naan and a garnish of mint leaves, cucumber slices, or lemon wedges.
Chicken Biryani (Biryani au Poulet): This outstanding entrée is an authentic reflection of Indian culinary art, originating from the regal kitchens of the Nizam of Hyderabad Provence. Perfected over generations, it is traditionally prepared by cooking Basmati rice with succulent chunks of all natural chicken and caramelized onions infused with an unmistakable blend of enticing spices, aromas and flavors. Our Basmati Biryani is seasoned with a pinch of sea salt. Garnish with yogurt or raita, and a sprinkle of lemon.
Lemongrass Basil Chicken (Poulet à la Citronelle et au Basilic): Thailand boasts one of the great cuisines of the world justly famous for its complex and intricate flavors. Which may be why it’s also known as the “Land of Smiles.” You’ll smile too when you taste our roasted white meat chicken simmered in a lemongrass and basil green curry with green peppers and onions. It’s the perfect complement to our fragrant Basmati rice.
Chicken Pad Thai (Pad Thaï au Poulet): Like Venice in Italy, Thailand’s magical Bangkok is built on a wide network of canals. So it should be no surprise that the art of the noodle is equally prized in each. Our Pad Thai is a delightful version of this national dish featuring wide flat rice noodles topped with roasted white meat chicken simmered with carrots and scallions in an exotic peanut sauce.
The four entrees slated for Canada are made with the same authentic recipes and premium ingredients consumers in the U.S. have been enjoying since the brand’s launch in 2010 - simply updated with bilingual French packaging per CFIA standards. They’re each certified both Halal and Gluten Free and will be launching this month initially at Whole Foods Market® and Choices Markets through Horizon Distributors, UNFI and Coopérative d'Alentour.
“Saffron Road understands shoppers’ desires for authentic World Cuisine that captures cultural tastes and encourages culinary exploration,” says Adnan Durrani, founder and CEO of Saffron Road. “We know these rich, global flavors appeal to a wide variety of natural food consumers here in the U.S. and we anticipate they will be as successful in Canada. Additionally, there is a large community of Canadian Muslims who have been requesting our premium Halal Certified products since our inception - bringing Saffron Road to Canada has been the number one international request from consumers and we are thrilled to finally connect with these passionate consumers.”
This expansion comes on the heels of other major news from the brand – an August acquisition of plant-based protein snack company, Mediterranean Snacks; in October, Inc. Magazine named the company one of the ‘Fastest Growing Private Companies in American;’ and in January, a new snack line launch of lentil based chips and crackers.
Saffron Road is the only nationally available premium Halal Certified line of food in the U.S., now widely available in more than 10,000 stores such as Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Target, Publix, Kroger, and Costco. Saffron Road provides both premium Halal products that meet the dietary needs of American and now Canadian Muslims, as well as being a leading premium brand for natural foods consumers overall.
For more information about Saffron Road, please visit saffronroadfood.com. You can also follow the brand on Facebook at facebook.com/saffronroadfood, on Twitter at twitter.com/saffronroadfood, on Pinterest at pinterest.com/saffronroadfood or on Instagram at Instagram.com/saffronroadfood.
About Saffron Road
American Halal Co. markets Premium, Antibiotic Free, or Organic Halal Certified food products under its wholly owned Saffron Road brand which are available in over 10,000 stores nationwide. Saffron Road's mission is to offer Premium Halal Certified and Gluten Free foods, which are also holistic, sustainably farmed, and antibiotic free. Saffron Road's products are sourced from livestock which is fed only 100% vegetarian feed and are humanely treated. All of Saffron Road's Products are Halal Certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) and are the only premium, Halal Certified brand available in grocery markets nationwide in the USA and Canada.
