the punjab

My family are fifth-generation rice farmers, originally from Punjab, India, who were tragically uprooted during the partition in 1947. 

Our Grandparents, like so many others, were forced to leave behind everything they owned, taking only what they could carry, as they journeyed into an unknown future.

Punjab, Pakistan, became a new home for those fortunate enough to survive.

The partition of 1947 was a time of unimaginable upheaval, marked by violence, and heartbreak. Around 18million people were displaced with little warning. Families were torn apart, over a million lives were lost, and entire communities were forced to leave behind their homes, land, and livelihoods as the British Indian provinces were split in two along the still-contested Radcliffe line. 

For those who endured, survival meant more than just escaping physical danger—it meant finding the strength to rebuild from nothing. It meant enduring the pain of separation from loved ones, the trauma of witnessing unimaginable horrors and sectarian violence, and the uncertainty of starting over in an unfamiliar land.

My family was among those who survived this harrowing period. Originally rice farmers from Jalandhar, in the Indian Punjab, they sought refuge in the newly formed Pakistan. Carrying little more than hope and resilience, they began to rebuild their lives. With unwavering determination, they turned to the only skill they had known for generations—farming. 

It was through this connection to the land and their deep-rooted traditions that they found purpose and stability once again.

Their story is not just one of survival but of perseverance, courage, and an enduring bond with the soil that continues to sustain us to this day. At Sheena Mills, we honour their legacy with every crop we produce – our heritage is rooted deeply in the fertile lands of Punjab, spanning both sides of the border.

In both India and Pakistan, Punjab is renowned for producing the finest agricultural products. The unique quality of Pakistan’s Punjab soil—enriched by the waters of the Indus River—imbues our crops with exceptional flavour, colour, and quality.

While Punjab remains at the heart of our story, Sheena Mills has since grown far beyond its borders. Today, we apply the same values of resilience, authenticity, and quality to our partnerships across the world.

We now work directly with certified suppliers and growers from regions known for their agricultural excellence. We choose crops from where they thrive best—both in tradition and environment. 

From the Indus plains to the Canadian prairies, from East Africa to South Asia, our mission is to deliver the finest, most authentic produce—sourced from the world’s best growing regions, all through transparent and trusted partnerships.

We are proud of where we began, and of how far we’ve come.

Sheena Mills is committed to bringing only the finest crops to your table—from Rice, Spice, Pulses, and Grains, to Oils, seeds, dried fruit, nuts, sweets and Flour. Let us share our heritage and our harvest with you.

Gather around the table, and let’s eat together—with your family and ours.