Lotte Kolson

Lotte Kolson, previously known as K. S. Sulemanji Esmailji and Sons, is a Pakistani food company which is a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate company Lotte Corporation. It is known for its Kolson brand.[1] It is based in Karachi, Pakistan.[2]

Lotte Kolson
IndustrySnack
Founded1942 (1942)[1]
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
Revenue US$ 2 billion (2009)[2]
Number of employees
  • 500 (2019)
ParentLotte Corporation
WebsiteOfficial website

The company is known for the largest selling snack brand Slanty, and biscuits brand Bravo.[3]

History

The company was founded in 1946 and was one of the first pasta makers in Pakistan.[4]

In 2010, Lotte Corporation acquired the company and subsequently renamed it, Lotte Kolson.[5]

In 2019, the company expanded their business and established a new factory in District Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[6]

References
  1. "Kolson expresses surprise - The Express Tribune". 6 July 2010.
  2. "Can Kolson survive? - The Express Tribune". 20 June 2010.
  3. "Lotte Group may be angling for Kolson - The Express Tribune". 30 April 2010.
  4. "Lotte Group may be angling for Kolson". 29 April 2010.
  5. "North Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Karachi". March 15, 2018.
  6. "CORPORATE WATCH". epaper.dawn.com. 28 June 2019.


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