Shan Foods (Pvt) Limited is a Pakistani producer of packaged spice mixes used in Pakistani cuisine. The company's products are exported to over 60 countries, and the popularity of such products is due to the reduction in time required to make traditional meals. The company was previously owned by the father of Sikandar Sultan until recently the ownership was transferred to Sikandar Sultan himself.[1]
History
Shan Food Industries was founded as a cottage industry in 1981 in Karachi, Pakistan by Sikandar Sultan, the founder & chairman. A few years later it started exporting to Europe, United Kingdom, United States, and the Middle East. By 2008, Shan had become hugely popular within Pakistan due to its quality brands which were selling at affordable prices for common people. The company is now exporting its products to over 50 countries as well in 2008.[2]
In 2000, Shan increased its penetration in the central and northern regions of Pakistan, and officially launched in India in 2004 by organising a cooking competition in New Delhi. Shan exports to 52 countries making it Pakistan's largest exporter of packaged spice, food, and rice mixes.[2][3]
Awards and achievements
- 2008–2009 Best Export Performance Award, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
- 2005–2006 Best Export Performance Award (Export Trophy Award) from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)[4]
- 2004–2005 Best Export Performance Award, FPCCI
- 2004–2005 Best Merit Performance Award, FPCCI
- 2003–2004 Best Export Performance Award, FPCCI
- 2003–2004 Export Performance Awards, KCCI
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