Bandar Foods

Bandar Foods is a San Francisco, California-based consumer packaged goods company that produces South Asian-inspired condiments and savory snacks adapted for the everyday American market. The business manufactures specialty items such as traditional Indian chutneys packaged in plastic squeeze bottles, alongside roasted naan chips and poppadum lentil crisps. These products are distributed across the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates through direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms and wholesale retail channels. The enterprise reached over 1,000 retail locations within its first year of operation and secured over $30,000 in initial Kickstarter backing before raising under $1 million in external convertible debt funding. Its product portfolio is stocked by major grocery chains including Whole Foods, Safeway, and Target, while its investor base features August Capital Partners and Karl Ulrich. Bandar Foods was founded in 2012 by Lalit Kalani and Dan Garblik.