Shah Trading Company, one of North America’s leading food processors and distributors, has announced the acquisition of Compass Food Sales Company Limited from BDG & Partners and the Fenwick family, marking a major expansion in its dried fruits and nuts business.
Founded in 1974 by the Shah family, Shah Trading has evolved into a market leader across rice, grains, spices, nuts, and dried fruits, with strong capabilities in private label manufacturing, co-packing, nut roasting, and continent-wide distribution. Today, the company is led by members of the Shah family including founder Shashi Shah, CEO Baba Shah, Sujay Kumar Shah, Ajay Shah, and Rajay Shah.
“The acquisition of Compass Food Sales marks an exciting milestone for Shah Trading,” said Baba Shah, CEO and Founder of Shah Trading Company. “Compass Food Sales has built an exceptional reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service in the nuts and dried fruits category. We are thrilled to welcome their talented team into the Shah Trading family and look forward to building on their strong foundation.”The Shah family is also among the many illustrious Indian-origin families that have supported Maneesh Media over the years and have been featured in Jewels of India – Canada, celebrating the achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian diaspora.
