The Top 5 Foods Company’s in Pakistan

Brief history:

Pakistani food industry have a brief history with several companies playing significant role in development and helping economy to grow .
Growth:
Pakistan has a vast number of food processing units, contributing significantly to the economy.
pakistani food indusry has evolved from relatively small growth factor to bigger one.

1 National Foods:

National foods (NFL) was founded in 1970 in Pakistan and initially focused on spices. Now this food company is grown with 250 products across 13 categories. NFL is also an international brand , sold in over 35 countries. Now national foods is a public limited company . Amjad pervaiz is the owner of national foods. They also playing a significant role in industry and also playing a major role in international market. Zahid majeed is the chairman and Abrar hassan is the CEO of national foods.

National food products are convenient and easy to prepare. It also emphasis on hygiene and good health. Their promotional campaign’s engage people around country and through this they communicate effectively with consumers and build brand awareness.

Revenue :
Number of sales in year 2021 were 23,116 ( 23 thousand one hundred and sixteen ) while their net sales in year 2022 were 26,843 (twenty six thousand eight hundred and forty three). Operating income in the year 2023 were Rs 2.70 billion. Number of employees in the year in 2023 were 808. What products are they selling , let’s discuss this!!!!!

Products:
Spices , pickles , tomato ketchup, jams , jellies , cooking pastes and fruit drinks. You can order it online on Naheed.pk and Punjab cash and carry.
Economy growth :
In past year 2024 national foods limited inaugurated their largest plant in Faislabad Pakistan. The plant signifies company’s 7 billion Pakistani rupees invested in the food sector. They also signed many projects thst help farmer’s some of their projects SEED TO TABLE empower farmers. Abrar hassan is the CEO of
national foods .

Their profit in year 2023 was 61 million making a significant increase in growth compare to year 2022 . Their total revenue is 72.8 million dollars.
Effie awards :
National foods Karachi has won Silver in Renaissance category and bronze in Culinary category at Effie awards in the year 2023.

2. Nestlé Pakistan

Nestle a food processing company working in Pakistan since 1988. Their headquarters are in Lahore Pakistan. Nestle Pakistan is owned by Nestle S.A . It owns 61% of nestle pakistan , packages limited holds 8% and IGI investment holds 9.75% .

Nestle pakistan board of directors include Syed yawar Ali , omar saeed , faisal nadeem and Romana Abdullah. Syed Haider ali investment holds 2.736% share in nestle pakistan. Gurmani foundation holds 1.187% share.
Sales of nestle pakistan in year 2023 were 195B while in 2024 their sales were 186B. In Pakistan nestle Pakistan operates four production facilities, including one in Lahore and one in Karachi for bottled water.

Products:
Their products include NESTLÉ MILKPAK , Nestle Drinking Water , Breakfast cereals , Milo ,NESCAFÉ , Nestle Butter , Nestle Fruita Vitals Kinnow ,Nestle Fruita Vitals Peach and nestle lactogen for kids. Nestle lactogen contains lactose ( a disaccharide unit) provides sufficient immunity to bones and help them to grow.

Economy and revenue:

Nestle pakistan contributes to economy through revenue generation, providing jobs and investment opportunities. In 2024 they have seen a 23.4% increase in revenue. In 2023 they saw a 25% increase in sales. Nestle pakistan invested 3.2 billion in 2023 and in 2024 they invested 4.4% billion ( contribution to invest in Pakistan) . A portion of these investments focuses on renewable energy sources and also on water projects.

Order online:

You can order their products online at GrocerApp, metro pakistan and also on their website.

3. Unilever pakistan

Amir paracha is the current chairman and CEO of Unilever pakistan. Unilever pakistan limited was established in 1948. In Rahim yar khan their first manufacturer facility was established. In the mid 1960s they shifted their headquarters to karachi Pakistan.

They have 4 fully own manufacturer sites in pakistan while 6 are third party own manufacturer sites. They have partnerships with various organizations including CSD and SEED ( their main targets are recycling, reuse and for startup challenges) .

Economy and revenue:

They prioritise local raw materials and ingredients through this farmer’s are getting employed . They invested in a project called 2nd life which main goal is to utilise waste in to opportunity. Their CEO amir paracha in an interview said : “ Pakistan is not a poor country, it’s a poorly managed country ( someone said to me) “ . They also share hands with mindshare to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital
media landscape.
Unilever pakistan net profit was Rs 67 million on March 31, 2025 . They also invested in projects that support women empowerment.

Products:

Their products include Knorr , Lifebuoy , Lux , Dove , Magnum , Cornetto , Pond’s , Sunsilk , Ben & Jerry’s Brooke Bond , Clear Complete Clean Shampoo , Lipton and Lux pink rose glow soap They offer a wide range of products including beverages, skin care home care and also snacks.

Order online:
You can order their products online at GrocerApp, metro Pakistan, online shopping.pk and also on Naheed.pk .

4. shezan international

Shezan international is owned by shahnawaz ltd . The company is run by Humayun Shahnawaz as CEO and Muneer Nawaz as chairman. Shezan international company was founded in year 1964 Their products are exporting to more than 40 countries. They also receive certificates from Halal and Iso. In year 2013 shezan international received the award of “ consumer choice”. The company was initially a joint venture between the Shahnawaz Group and Amcor ( provided loan of 2.5 million US dollars) .

Products:

Variety of products including beverages, sauces, syrups , jams, vinegar , pickles, chutney and food essentials. They are known for their quality and different flavours. They use their own orchards to make fresh fruits and vegetables ( including in products i.e jams , chutney and pickle)

Profit and revenue:

Their revenue for year 2023 was Rs. 8.745 billion. In year 2024 the company contributed Rs 3 billion to economy through taxes ( income tax , sales tax ). They are contributing in economy through exports, employment and through manufacturing. They also invested in welfare projects including environmental protection programs and welfare projects . They are also contributing in agricultural sector through using locally sourced ingredients.
Order online:
You can order their products online through website and also on punjab cash and carry , metro Pakistan and also on jalal sons

5. Dawn Foods

Dawn foods is a Pakistani company starting with dawn bread in 1981 Doughstory an international brand is also linked with dawn foods. The first plant was established in Karachi Pakistan in 1981. The company gain popularity especially because of “ vitamin enrich bread” and their bussiness expand with second plant in Islamabad pakistan .
Dawn foods now operates under the Dawn cooperation limited encompassing various brands like dawn bread , Doughstory and dawn foods. Dawn has simply accomplished feat after feat; It has managed to
capture 35% of the consolidated market share of all bread products in Pakistan within a decade of inception.

Products:

Their products include parathas , dawn bread , pastries, chicken nuggets , chicken cheesy bites , Dawn cake and chicken spring roll. They products prevent foodborne illness by quality control measures to
ensure food safety.
Dawn Foods products can be part of a healthy diet when chosen wisely and consumed in moderation.

Economy and profits:
Dawn foods play a significant role in contributing both GDP and export earnings. Dawn foods contributes 24% to Pakistan GDP . Their export earnings are 23% annually. This demonstrates the importance of the food sector in generating foreign exchange for the country. In 2024 the food sector saw a significant outflow of $247 million up from $67 million in previous years. Dawn foods play a significant role in market
and also in Pakistani economy by creating jobs and exporting products to increase revenue

Order online:
You can order their products online at Naheed.pk , daraz , metro pakistan and also on their website. Food companies role in economy: Food exports grew by 13.8% in fiscal year 2025, reaching $3.96 billion. This growth is due to various factors like government support , increase demand of products and promoting local products. The end.