The Hindu Business Line : UK award for Indian entrepreneur

DCS Foods, a Leicester-based firm, won the prize in the 'new product' category of the Food and Drink Innovation Network awards supported by the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA), a regional development agency.

DCS Foods has been the first in the UK to distribute 'Maharani' rice imported from India. The company says it tastes like white rice but is as nutritious as country's brown rice.

Managing Director of DCS Foods, Rikki Verma said “We're really pleased with the award and proud to be based in Leicester. We think the rice is going to be successful.''

David Wallace of EMDA said, “These awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of some of the most innovative businesses in the East Midlands - businesses that are growing and creating jobs by exploiting new ideas, technologies and markets.''

The winners were presented with accolades by BBC Working Lunch presenter Declan Curry. Leicester has a large population of Indian-origin that supports a sizeable market for Indian groceries and other items. - PTI

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