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Patak's

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British brand of South-Asian foodstuffs

Patak's is a UK brand of Indian-style curry pastes, sauces and spices. It was founded in 1957 by wife-and-husband team Gujarati-British entrepreneurs Shanta Pathak and Lakshmishanker Pathak, who came to Britain, penniless, with their family as refugees from Kenya, and acquired by Associated British Foods in May 2007 for £200 million.2 It was founded by Shanta Gaury Pathak.1 It is headquartered in Leigh.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Patak's is a UK brand of Indian-style curry pastes, sauces and spices. It was founded in 1957 by wife-and-husband team Gujarati-British entrepreneurs Shanta Pathak and Lakshmishanker Pathak, who came to Britain, penniless, with their family as refugees from Kenya, and acquired by Associated British Foods in May 2007 for £200 million.2

Corporate structure

Patak's is part of a group headed by Associated British Foods. 59 entities, 17 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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The story

Founded by Shanta Gaury Pathak in 1957.1

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Timeline

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