Deepa Industries started in 1973 as a small ethnic snack cottage industry with three employees operating out of a house.

Since then it has become a household name in Kenya with products also being exported to Uganda, Tanzania, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and various other countries in the region. Though still family owned it now employs over 140 personnel in a large custom designed factory located in Nairobi’s industrial area.

The company has become a Kenyan leader in the packing and blending of various spices and herbs and the brand “TROPICAL HEAT” is a familiar name on supermarket shelves and in kitchens. Tropical Heat spices contain no bulking agents, are sourced directly from the best associated growing regions worldwide, are natural and always freshly ground before being packed. The cleaning processes before the grinding are extremely exhaustive to maintain product quality.

The other range of products which the company manufactures are Potato flavoured crisps, Crinkle Crisps, Masala Sticks, Peanuts, Chick Peas and a range of ethnic snacks like Chevdo and Bhusu, all packed in nitrogen flushed foil packaging to maintain freshness and taste. Most snacks are fried using a combination of healthier corn and sunflower oils. The frying oil is carefully filtered to remove free fatty acid buildup.

The company prides itself on its hygiene and using the best raw materials and edible oils has acquired an enviable reputation for product quality which easily meets international standards.

The machinery used in the production processes is state of the art and sourced from renowned European, Indian and American suppliers.

Continuous research on product quality improvement, new aesthetic packaging and a larger product range is always under process. Stringent quality controls ensure that the product reaches the customer in optimum condition.

A new state of the art factory of 4200 square meters has just been built and this will ensure that our tradition of excellence, range of products and keen pricing is maintained. Exports to the European markets and the Comesa region will be greatly boosted with this increase in production capacity.

The company is currently under certification for HACCP/ISO 22000 and will manufacture for own label if required.