• 1973
    Founded in Thika Town
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  • 1986
    Relocated to Nairobi at Ngara Road
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  • 1990
    First exports to Uganda
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  • 1991
    Relocated to Hola Road, Off Baricho Road, Industrial Area
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  • 1992

    Brand secures name Tropical Heat

    First exports to Tanzania

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  • 2004
    First exports to the UK
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  • 2005
    Company opens new custom designed, state of the art factory with modern machinery at Serem Road, Off Lungalunga Road, Industrial Area
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  • 2006

    First exports to Australia

    Launch of Kenyan Chevda

    First company in Kenya to offer easy to use grinder jars

    Introduced automated line for spices and potato crisps production

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  • 2007
    Tropical Heat became the first spice and food company in East Africa to get ISO 22000:2005 certification
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  • 2008
    Opened Uganda branch ISO 22000:2005 certification
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  • 2012
    Introduced jars with easy-to use flip cap
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  • 2014
    First company to introduce rice cakes manufactured locally using Kenyan rice
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  • 2015
    First Export to the USA
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  • 2016
    Launch of Waves
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  • 2017
    Launch of Safari Puffs
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  • 2018
    Move to Limuru
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  • 2019
    Launch of Chocolate Rice Cakes
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