Truly Indian, a brand of ADF Foods, announced that its frozen Naan portfolio and chutney line have earned two finalist placements in the 2026 NEXTY Awards, presented at Natural Products Expo West. Truly Indian can be found at Booth #5535 and will be featuring 2026 NEXTY Award finalist innovations as well as its range of vegan and vegetarian frozen Samosas, Naans, and Wraps, along with its shelf-stable vegan Ready-to-Eat Meals, Cooking Sauces, and Chutneys.
The recognition comes as Indian cuisine continues to accelerate across U.S. grocery, even as many global food categories face tariff-related cost pressures and pricing volatility. Retailers report sustained consumer demand for authentic global flavors, with Indian foods expanding distribution across natural, conventional, and club channels.
The honors include:
• 2026 NEXTY Award Finalist – Tikka Masala Naan
• 2026 NEXTY Award Finalist – Crispy Chili Mango Chutney
Truly Indian Naan, including Tikka Masala and Green Chili Naans, are category firsts: the only frozen Naans in the U.S. retail formulated to be vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, as well as low-glycemic, Kosher, and Halal certified. The product bridges traditional Indian hand craftsmanship with evolving consumer expectations around authentic global flavors, plant-based eating, ingredient transparency, and better-for-you formulations. $6.99 SRP.
Production scale further differentiates the brand. As part of ADF Foods, a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1932, Truly Indian produces approximately 150,000 hand-stretched naans daily. Each Naan is traditionally prepared from scratch by generational artisans and baked in traditional clay ovens, preserving texture and authenticity while operating at commercial scale.
Truly Indian Crispy Chili Mango Chutney taps into the sweet-and-spicy global flavor trend with clean ingredients and transparent sourcing at an accessible $4.99 SRP. Small-batch and kettle-cooked in India with three varieties of fresh raw mangoes, it delivers a rare chunky-jam texture layered with chili crisps for a dynamic balance of sweet, tangy, and heat. Think chili crisp meets mango chutney! Naturally sweetened with organic sugar and containing 20% less salt than leading brands, it meets today’s demand for better-for-you, culturally authentic condiments, backed by long-standing mango grower partnerships, vertical integration, and our expertise as India’s #1 mango chutney exporter.
The innovation joins a fast-growing chutney lineup - alongside Sweet Date & Tamarind, Sweet Mango, and Major Grey’s Ginger Mango. All are crafted in India with approximately 99% field-fresh ingredients sourced within 140 miles of its scratch kitchens.
With accelerated retail expansion, category-leading certifications, and multiple 2026 industry honors, Truly Indian’s portfolio signals a broader evolution within global frozen foods and shelf-stable condiments.
Visit Truly Indian at Booth #5535 at Expo West and experience real Indian food made fresh in India.
About Truly Indian
Truly Indian is the U.S. retail brand of ADF Foods, a fourth-generation family-owned food company founded in 1932. The brand brings authentic Indian flavors to American grocery shelves through frozen and shelf-stable offerings crafted using traditional techniques and real ingredients. Truly Indian products are available nationwide across natural, conventional, and club retailers. www.trulyindianfoods.com
About ADF Foods
Founded in 1932, ADF Foods is a 4th generation family-owned enterprise and a leading producer of frozen and shelf-stable prepared Indian foods. With state-of-the-art factories and a global presence, ADF Foods offers over 400 products to families in 55 countries. The brand remains dedicated to its roots and recipes, crafting culinary delights that capture the essence of Indian cuisine.
www.adf-foods.com
