Leeds’ Abu Bakr Supermarket Backs Bradford Firm, by Stocking Regal Food Products - Boosting Yorkshire’s Role in Britain’s £5.4bn Savoury Snack Market
By Mo Bhana
At a glance
Abu Bakr Supermarket in Leeds is expanding its product range by stocking snacks from Bradford-based Regal Food Products, reinforcing Yorkshire's role in the UK's £5.4 billion savoury snack market. This move supports regional business collaboration and caters to the rising demand for diverse snack options during events like sports matches and cultural celebrations. The partnership underscores the strength and resilience of Yorkshire's food and retail sectors, highlighting local businesses' influence on the national market.
Abu Bakr Supermarket is strengthening regional business ties after expanding its range of Bradford-made snacks, tapping into Britain’s booming £5.4 billion savoury snack sector and reinforcing Yorkshire’s influence in the UK food market.
Abu Bakr has introduced an extended selection of products from Bradford-based manufacturer Regal Food Products Group, reflecting a growing trend of Yorkshire businesses supporting one another while meeting rising consumer demand.
The UK snack industry is estimated to be worth around £13.5 billion overall, with savoury snacks - including crisps, nuts and culturally inspired mixes - accounting for approximately £5.4 billion of that figure. Growth in the sector is being driven by at-home entertaining, sporting events, and an increasingly diverse consumer palate.
Customers at Abu Bakr can now purchase Regal favourites including Thick Savian, Boondi, Karachi Krunch, Gujarati Mix, Spicy Chicken Peas, Sev Mammra, Punjabi Mix, Balti Mix, Gathia Mix, Flakey Corn Mix and Chilli & Lemon Toasted Corn.
Retailers across West Yorkshire see snack sales surge during major Premier League fixtures, high-profile boxing bouts, and international tournaments, as families and friends gather to watch together.
But the demand stretches far beyond sporting events. Across Leeds and Bradford’s diverse communities, savoury mixes are staples at weddings, Eid celebrations, birthdays, and engagement parties. Increasingly, these products are also appearing at mainstream house parties and barbecues, reflecting the way global flavours have become part of everyday British life.
Hamza Hussain, Managing Director of Abu Bakr Supermarket, said the expansion reflects both commercial strategy and regional pride.
“Britain’s savoury snack market is worth billions, and we’re seeing strong demand across all communities - whether it’s for football nights, boxing events, weddings or family gatherings,” he said.
“Regal is a proud Bradford business with a strong reputation for quality and flavour. By stocking more of their range, we’re supporting a fellow Yorkshire company while giving our customers the variety they’re looking for.”
Regal, headquartered in Bradford, has grown into one of the region’s leading food manufacturers, supplying retailers nationwide. By strengthening supply links within West Yorkshire, the partnership highlights the resilience and collaboration of Yorkshire’s food and retail sectors.
For both businesses, the move is more than just adding new lines to the shelf. It represents confidence in continued consumer spending within the convenience and independent retail sector - particularly in culturally diverse urban areas such as Leeds and Bradford.
As shoppers increasingly favour premium flavours, regional brands, and shareable formats, suppliers like Regal are well-positioned to capitalise on demand, while retailers such as Abu Bakr benefit from higher-margin speciality products that differentiate them from larger supermarket chains.
In a £5.4 billion market showing no sign of slowing, partnerships rooted within West Yorkshire’s supply chain highlight how Yorkshire businesses are playing a central role in Britain’s evolving FMCG landscape - turning local collaboration into regional growth and national influence.
Issued by Abu Bakr Supermarket. Distributed by WebPR UK.
About Abu Bakr Supermarket
The story began in 1987, when Abid Hussain, then just 17, took over the family business. With long hours, determination and a hands-on approach, he laid the groundwork for a brand that would go on to become a well-known name across West Yorkshire. A major turning point arrived in 2002. Abid Food Store rebranded as Abu Bakr Supermarkets, signalling both a new identity and an ambition to scale. That same year, the company opened its Queen’s Road store - its first step beyond the original premises and the start of a steady expansion strategy. Further growth followed in 2004 with the Roundhay Road branch, strengthening the brand’s presence in Leeds and giving more families access to its value-driven offering. A decade later, in 2015, Abu Bakr expanded again with its Beeston store, a move that bolstered its community footprint in another busy part of the city. In 2017, the business invested heavily in expanding its product range. Fresh produce, halal meat counters, and an extensive selection of world foods were introduced - a strategic shift that aligned the brand more closely with the needs of the region’s diverse communities and cemented its reputation for global choice at local prices. The company’s momentum continued into the 2020s. In 2022, Abu Bakr Supermarkets opened its Kirkstall branch, bringing its services to a new and vibrant customer base and widening its reach across Leeds. In 2025, a flagship store opened in Batley, West Yorkshire.