Ravinder Narula
Ravinder Narula is a prime example of a self-made man.
He came to Canada in 1983 at the age of 21 with about $7 US in his pocket and a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
The day after arriving in Canada, with the help of his brother, Ravinder got a job at a Mac’s Convenience store in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Within a year he was offered to run his own Mac’s store and did for another 2 years.
Then Ravinder and his brother opened up their own convenience chain in Prince Albert called Food Stop.
Ravinder and his brother ran this chain for the 6 years before coming across a larger business opportunity in Vancouver.
During the 6 years of running Food Stop, Ravinder and his brother also expanded in to Vancouver, where Food Stop Convenience locations still exist today.
In 1991, Ravinder at the age of 29 bought an Indian store in Vancouver called Singh Foods.
This was a big risk at the time as it was a new city and a new business.
Even with all these unknowns, Ravinder being the determined entrepreneur he is decided there was a void that needed to be filled in the Indian retail market.
He quickly became one of the most respectable names in the Indian community.
Ravinder ran Singh Foods till the opportunity came up in 2007 to join the Sabzi Mandi family and his good friend Hanif Ratanshi.
With over 25 years of retail experience, Ravinder brought a different edge to Sabzi Mandi.
Soon after taking over the Newton location, Sabzi Mandi grew from 4 to 7 locations in a few years and continues to grow today.
As of April 2013 he has taken over the Sabzi Mandi Franchise.
Our Mission
Sabzi Mandi is a partnership between Hanif Ratanshi and Ravinder Narula. It is more than a partnership to these two people, it’s their passion.
These two long time friends have done everything in their power, pleasing you for over 30 years.
As our tagline reads “Your Fresh Choice”, these two have truly come up with innovative ideas to make your shopping experience a great one.
The “Fresh” from our tagline not only means you will get the freshest fruits and vegetables available, spring and summer from local B.C.
farms and during fall and winter from around the world, but it also means Fresh thinking.
The first Fresh idea these two came up with among many is joining each other.
Hanif has more than 35 years in wholesale, more than anyone else in the business, and Ravinder has more than 30 years in retail, more than anyone else in the business.
One can say, “A match made in heaven.” Another “Fresh” concept for you but old for us, the fact that we go the extra mile, as part of our promise to you to make Sabzi Mandi your most enjoyable one-stop experience, we will custom order any product* you are unable to find or require from India. Yes, we care that much!
The main reason we are able to provide you with an invaluable experience is because we here at Sabzi Mandi believe in family.
Once someone becomes a part of our team here at Sabzi Mandi they become a part of our Sabzi Mandi family.
This makes a huge difference to your shopping experience as it is a family like atmosphere.
Every one of our family members will go the extra mile to satisfy your needs and make your trip to Sabzi Mandi as enjoyable as possible.
Come to Sabzi Mandi and become a part of our family.
If you would like to express any questions/concerns or would simply like to give us more ideas to make your experience better, feel free to send us an email at aman@sabzimandicanada.com
If you’re tired of machines and would like to talk to someone face to face, who better than Ravinder Narula himself, you can find him at the Newton location.
*Products we import for you from India do not include dairy, pharmaceutical items and anything banned by the Canadian government.
