Lotte Kolson
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| Industry | Snack |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942[1] |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
Area served | Pakistan |
| Revenue |  US$ 2 billion (2009)[2] |
Number of employees |
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| Parent | Lotte Corporation |
| Website | Official website |
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]
The company is known for the largest selling snack brand Slanty, and biscuits brand Bravo.[3]
History
[edit]The company was founded in 1942 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
[edit]- ^ a b "Kolson expresses surprise - The Express Tribune". 6 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Can Kolson survive? - The Express Tribune". 20 June 2010.
- ^ "Lotte Group may be angling for Kolson - The Express Tribune". 30 April 2010.
- ^ "Lotte Group may be angling for Kolson". 29 April 2010.
- ^ "South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Karachi". March 15, 2018.
- ^ "CORPORATE WATCH". epaper.dawn.com. 28 June 2019.
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