Tehran County Frozen French Fries & IQF Potato Producers | Iranco
17+ players, IQF lines, Anbar Naft wholesale and the Kahrizak–Valiasr cold chain
B2B guide to frozen fries in Tehran County — Talachin, Shayan, Khalalino, Zarin, Anaft and Loas with cut specs, QC and −18 °C logistics.
Frozen french-fry chain in Tehran County
Par-fried frozen potato strips are among Iran’s highest-value agro-processing segments. Tehran County acts as the capital’s consumption hub, corporate headquarters, final packing and chilled distribution pole, while tuber supply is largely sourced from Hamedan and Ardabil. QSR, catering and retail growth have sharply lifted cold-chain demand.
HQ corridors on Valiasr, Vanak and Mirdamad steer large contracts and exports to Iraq, the UAE, Qatar and the CIS; −18 °C stores in Kahrizak, Shourabad, Chahardangeh and Fath highway back daily restaurant flows.
Cut formats & packs
| Cut type | Cross-section | Pack | Market | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic strip | 10×10 mm | 10 kg carton | QSR & burgers | Crisp shell, fluffy core |
| Shoestring | 6–8 mm | 750 g – 2.5 kg | Retail | Short fry time |
| Steak cut | 12×12 mm | 2.5 kg foodservice | Catering | Low fryer waste |
| Crinkle | Zig-zag | 750 g retail | Supermarkets | Sauce pickup |
| Wedges | Lengthwise | 900 g | Pizza & BBQ | Oven bake |
| Shaped bits | Cube/ball | 5–10 kg | Industrial kitchen | From trim |
IQF fry line workflow
Intake & cutting
Wash, peel, sort and hydraulic cut to spec.
Blanching
PPO inactivation and starch rinse against browning.
Par-fry
Continuous fryer with vegetable oil; short par-fry.
IQF freeze
Tunnel to −40 °C for fine crystals and free-flow.
Cold-chain geography matrix
| Zone | Role | Processing / logistics | Key players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valiasr / Vanak / Mirdamad | Sales & export HQ | Corporate offices | Key accounts |
| Sharifabad / Abbasabad | Processing | Continuous lines | Talachin, Nobar Sabz |
| Anbar Naft / Railway | Wholesale | Daily carton trading | Loas, Adak, Anaft |
| Kahrizak / Fath / Shadabad | Cold chain | −18 °C stores | Restaurant buffer |
Industry player database
Plants & manufacturers
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobar Sabz Agro-Industry ComplexBrand: Nobar Sabz | Tehran / Sharifabad | Processing, export | 750 g strips, 900 g wedges, IQF veg · nobarsabz.com | Core line |
| Shayan Hore Nikan Food IndustriesBrand: Shayan French Fry | Tehran District 22 | Bulk supply, export | 10×10 & 12×12 strips, crinkle, wedges · shayanpotato.com | Core line |
| Talachin Agro-IndustryBrand: Bato / Farpez Bato | Valiasr / Vanak | Plant, national distribution | IQF fries, dices, wedges, 10 kg cartons · talachin.com | Core line |
| Solico Holding (Kalleh)Brand: Pemina | Jomhouri / Azerbaijan | Processing, nationwide sales | 750 g Pemina fries, frozen veg · solicofresh.com | Active |
| Pak Talesseh Co.Brand: 202 | Ashrafi Esfahani | Production, distribution | 202 fries 750 g & 2 kg foodservice · 202.ir | Active |
| Kourosh Protein ProductsBrand: Nik Chef | Argentina Sq. | Institutional supply | 750 g Nik Chef fries, frozen range · hotrogroup.com | Active |
| Khalalino Trading PlatformBrand: Khalalino | Tehran export logistics | Bulk, direct export | 6–10 mm industrial fries, 10 kg cartons · khalalino.com | Export active |
| Zarin French Fry IndustriesBrand: Zarin | West Tehran / Qods | Plant, wholesale | Par-fried strips, crinkle, bulk IQF · zarinpotato.ir | Core line |
| Setareh Yeki AsiaBrand: B.A Foods | Gisha (Kuy-e Nasr) | Plant, distribution | 750 g & 2.5 kg fries, oven potatoes · bafoods.com | Active |
| Mahya Protein AriaBrand: Mahya Protein | Shahrara / Salehabad | Processing, distribution | Zapata & crinkle fries, frozen veg · mahyaprotein.com | Active |
| Arad Mehr NovinBrand: Seberad | Zavieh (Saveh road) | Plant, HORECA | Classic, wedges, crinkle 2.5 kg · aradsib.com | Core line |
| Protein Gostar SinaBrand: Gooshtiran | Shadabad / Fath | Processing, distribution | QSR fries, meat prep · gooshtiran.com | Active |
Wholesale, brokers & distribution
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anbar Naft TradingBrand: Anaft | Navab Safavi / Anbar Naft | Fast-food wholesaler | Marin, Gabriel, Bato, Lavi 10×10 · anaft.ir | Wholesale |
| Adak Pack TradingBrand: Adak Pack | West Tehran QSR hub | Frozen wholesaler | Bato 750 g–10 kg, Master John · adakpack.com | Wholesale |
| Loas TradingBrand: Loas | Railway Sq. | Cold-chain wholesaler | Bato & Lavi bulk cartons · loas.ir | Wholesale |
| Rahsepar DistributionBrand: Rahsepar | Tehran cold fleet | HORECA delivery | Restaurant IQF fries · rahseparpakhsh.ir | Active |
| Paris Distribution (Behnam Avaran)Brand: Paris | Lashgari / Karaj road | National distribution | Paris 7×7 & 10×10 foodservice · paris.ir | Core line |
Market structure & trading hubs
The market rests on three axes: continuous IQF plants; bulk HORECA traders (Shayan, Khalalino, Zarin); and Anbar Naft wholesale bridging spot liquidity to factories. Neighbour export demand makes Tehran the contract and customs hub.
Any thermal break above −18 °C raises clumping, oil uptake and pack damage risk; integrity from IQF tunnel to fryer is non-negotiable.
Inbound quality acceptance
| Parameter | Spec | Why it matters | If out of spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter | 20–24% | Spongy core | Soggy interior |
| Reducing sugars | <0.15% | Avoid burn | Surface browning |
| Pre-fry fat | 3–6% | Shell stability | Oxidation |
| Storage | −18 to −25 °C | Microbial halt | Block clumping |
Outlook & strategy
Labour cost and kitchen space constraints sustain industrial strip demand; key risks are seasonal tuber price/quality swings and ageing refrigerated trucks. Direct grower contracts, modern sub-zero stores and daily B2B platforms are the survival playbook for Tehran County players.
Iranco specialists can connect you with active players in this chain.