the company started as a small shop in Nashik as Ram Bandhu Masale. Ram Bandhu Masale's reputation and demand began to gradually extend to neighbouring Maharashtra cities. Then in 1994 a public limited company was formed with the name Empire Spices and Foods Ltd Their present brand portfolio includes Ram Bandhu, RBM, Temptin, Spice One and Zaiqa The wide assortment of products offered by them are Ground Spices, Blended Spices and Specialty Spices to Papads, Pickles, Sauces, Pastes, Chinese spices, Seasonings and Indian Snacks.