History of Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.

INTRODUCTION Rafhan Best foods Limited are an affiliate of Bestfoods, USA. Bestfoods one of the largest US food companies, with a worldwide sale of US $ 8.64 billion in 2000 and an operating income of US $ 1.33 billion. Bestfoods has operation in more than 60 countries and products marketed in more than 110 countries around the world. Rafhan Bestfoods Limited, formerly consumer business of CPC Rafhan Limited, came into decision of the parent company in USA to spin off its corn refining business and rename consumer business as Bestfoods. Rafhan Bestfoods Limited has brought high quality, great tasting and convenient foods to Pakistan that is enjoyed around the world

HISTORY OF COMPANY
Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd. started its operations in 1952 as a pioneer maize processing industry in Pakistan. Hajji Muhammad Shafi (Late) was the founder of the company. Hajji Muhammad Shafi was an innovative person. He derived the company name (Rafhan) very tactfully from his three sons. The names of his sons are: Muhammad Rafi Muhammad Hanif Muhammad Nisar Rafi Hanif Nisar Raf Ha N

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In 1952 the company was established on very small scale. at that time it was involved in manufacturing of corn product only. During there work Mr. Shafi researched that the demand of starch will increase in the future. Because of no rapid preparation of starch at that time so Mr. Hajji Sharif decided to produce starch from corn. For these reason he decided to import machinery from abroad and decided to sell its 50% shares to any big company. So an American firm called cpc took 50% shares of Rafhan and in 1998

best foods took the possession of the Rafhan due to which it become Rafhan best foods. And in 2000 best is hand over to lever brothers. Due to which it become Rafhan best food (Unilever Company). In this way, the popular name of Rafhan is invented. Today brand name Rafhan is very popular among people.

Overall history
1952 company started operation as the first major corn processor in the country. 1962 Rafhan became affiliated with cpc international.cpc acquired 51%equity. 1963 corn oil refinery commissioned. 1976 consumer marketing division formed. 1985 started using Rafhan as umbrella a brand for consumer products. 1987 Rafhan listed as pubic limited company with 18.5% of equity sold to public.cpc continues to retain 51%equity. 1990 purchased land for new consumer factory. 1991 set up independent consumer food division. 1992 lunch of first core brand products, knorrbouillion cubes and bag soups. 1992 inauguration of perna plant. 1998 independent consumer products company under new name Rafhan Bestfoods ltd. 1999 purchase of Glaxose D business. 2000 take over by lever brothers LTD.

Rafhan best food is the fastest growing foods company in Pakistan. Which are manufacturing and marketing consumer food. It is market leader in all major product categories. High margin fast growing business. Nps growth (21%per annum). Gp margin (31%per annum). It has a nationwide distribution network.

It has many competitors and still enjoying its holding position. Its competitors are Michaels, national, shehzan nestle. But still enjoying monopoly in Glaxose_D,Glucose_D,CornOil.knorr,energile. It really has a high share in all these products. There is no question that it has to face tough competitors like tang with energile. And to compete with tang they have introduce energile rushbara,So they fill the vacuum where it needs. In ketchup it has really tough competitors like shehzan, national, Michaels. but they are working on it to change its taste. in case of noodles they have competition with meegi but still they have a high market share. But in case of corn oil Glaxose_D cubes they have some sort of monopoly And enjoying full market shares.

Products
Rafhan Bestfoods Limited has brought high quality, great tasting and convenient foods to Pakistan that is enjoyed around the world. The seven trusted brands in the diverse product portfolio are.

Rafhan: Custard, Jelly, Pudding, Ice-Cream Powder, Kheer Mix, Corn Flour, Glucose-D, Jams,
Corn, Canola and Sunflower Oils.

Knorr: Cubes, Yakhni, Soups, Noodles and Ketchup.

Energile: Flavored Drinks and Fiesta for Children.

Bestfoods: Mayonnaise and Sandwich Spreads.

Skippy: Ready-to-eat Jelly.

Glaxose-D: Fortified glucose drinks

Cater Plan: Special range of products for hotels, restaurants and caterers.

OBJECTIVES OF RAFHAN BESTFOODS Their objective is: customer satisfaction + people development + business practices + innovation and learning = financial performance.

Missions We are the leading consumer products company in the Pakistan, A multinational with deep roots in the country. We attract and develop highly talented people who are excited. Empowered and committed to deliver double-digit growth. We server the everyday needs of all consumers everywhere for foods ,hygiene and beauty through branded products and services that deliver the best quality and value. We strive to remain an ever simple and enterprising business. We use our superior consumer understanding to produce breakthrough innovation in brands and channel. Our brands capture the hearts of consumers through outstanding communication. Through managing a responsive supply chain, we maximize value from supplier to customers. We are exemplary through our commitment to business ethics, safety, health, environment and involvement in the community.

There main slogan is; (Bring out the Best)

Codes of business /vision.

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