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; 82 years ago (1942)[1]
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
RevenueIncrease 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Kolson expresses surprise - The Express Tribune". 6 July 2010.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ "South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Karachi". March 15, 2018.
  6. ^ "CORPORATE WATCH". epaper.dawn.com. 28 June 2019.