revolutionary product that popularized the concept of having clean, healthy food. National foods initiatives were, to make food that is hygienic, reduce time spent in the kitchen by women, foster health and contribute towards personal attractiveness, so that people who use our products would be able to experience a more rewarding life- style. 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Net Sales Local
10,564,743
8,821,249
6,751,167
5,395,503
4,519,232
3,653,216
2,869,311
2,251,339
1,850,363 Export
1,014,211
818,297
725,553
597,878
493,844
388,812
278,030
214,118
220,417 Net Sales
8,545,966
7,168,603
5,520,780
4,489,946
3,758,706
3,061,746
2,391,058
1,847,700
1,533,879 Distribution Cost
1,624,168
1,187,150
886,106
909,818
665,664
570,218
513,902
364,758
288,289 Advertising and sales promotions
750,003
519,613
351,273
428,205
268,165
270,656
270,769
179,325
133,260 National Foods Seasonality: The Company's business is subject to seasonal fluctuation with demand of its products increasing in the months of Ramzan and two Eids. - 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 - 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 6,000,000 7,000,000 8,000,000 9,000,000 Advertising and sales promotions expense Net Sales National Foods - 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 Distribution Cost Advertising and sales promotions Cost Change in net Sales due to change in Advertising and sales promotions expense Advertising and sales promotions Cost in Total Distribution Cost National Foods Pickles Pickles Vegetarian: Sabzi Masala Salan: Delhi Nihari, Quorma, Murghi, MurghChole, Kofta, Paya Rice: Bombay Biryani, Biryani, Pulao, SindhiBiryani Haleem: Haleem Masala Fried: Fish Masala, Chicken Broast, Shami Kabab, Chapli Kabab BBQ: Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, Tikka Boti Bhunna: Karahi Gosht, White Karahi, Chicken, Jalfarezi, Achar Gosht Snacks: Chat Masala Basic Recipes: Garam Masala Powder, Curry Masala Powder Ingredients: Ginger Powder, Garlic Powder, Kasuri Methi Whole Spices: Chilli Powder, Coriander, Black Pepper, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Seeds Whole, CuminSeed Powder Salts: Table Salt, Iodized Salt Rices: Super Kernel Basmati, Long Grain Basmati Ketchups: Tomato Ketchup, Chili Garlic Sauce Chinese: Chinese Salt, Soya Sauce, Vinegar, Chilli Sauce Pickles: Mixed, Mango, Garlic, Lemon, Chilli, Hyderabadi Mix Jams: Apple, Mango, Mixed Fruit, Strawberry Jellees: Apple, Strawberry Marmalades: Orange Fruitily: Orange, Lemon, Mango, Mixed Fruit Custards: Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Mango Jelly: Strawberry, Banana, Orange, Pineapple, Mixed Fruit Traditional: Kheer Mix, Pistachio Kheer Mix, Gajar Kheer Mix, Feerni Mix, Sheer KhurmaMix, Vermicelli
Ketchup Salt Recipe Mix PRODUCTS Fruitily Salt EXPORT Pickles National Foods Vision: Our vision is to be a Rs. 50 billion food company by the year 2020 in the convenience food segment by launching products and services in the domestic and international markets that enhance lifestyle and value for our customers through management excellence at all levels.
July: Recipe "Rung Bharti Jao" Campaign
September: Launch of Karachi Special in 5 hot & spicy variants.
February: Participation in Gulf Foods 2013.
March: Launch of Fruitily Mango Variant in Jars and Pouches.
May: Launch of Fried Onions 400 gm in Export Market.
May: Launch of "Taste of Pakistan" Cookbook National Foods August: Ginger and Garlic pastes launched for the Export Market. September:Launch of Jelly Falooda Mix, Plum & +Bhelpuri Chutnies for the Export Market. November: NFL's first ever Cook Book launched. Janauary: Coriander and Mint Chutnies launched for the export market June: Launch of Ginger and Garlic Pastes in the Local market Launch of humary khanay humary tehwar campaign to introduce NFL Recipe for special moments we experience everyday. National foods launched RONAQ "heat & eat" meals, opening up a new market of ready to eat products whch are completely pre cooked and require only heating before consumption. A new fun size introduced in jam bottles, which would appeal to a younger audience. National Foods 1Q FY14 HIGHLIGHTS The first quarter in FY13 saw the firm's key product categories including the recipe mix, sauces, pickles and desserts performing exceptionally well, allowing National Foods to sustain its growth momentum. During the period, sales grew by 5.4 percent with the gross margins improving by 248 bps.
Strong export's sales have on the whole helped keep up National's growth momentum through less than stellar macroeconomic conditions at home. During the first quarter the firm's export figures to markets in the Middle East, Europe and America made up nearly 8 percent of the firm's total revenues during the period. According to the firm's quarterly report, the top performing categories during the period remained the National Recipe mixes and Sauces. National Recipes sales have been witnessing consistent growth-having been bolstered by 25 percent during the previous quarter. The Sauces Category, moreover, also recorded a stellar 39 percent growth brought on by highly successful offer of a Ketchup and Chat Masala Combo Pack which went on sale starting during the peak seasonal period of Ramzan. This has helped improve the gross margins for both categories during the period.
National Food's focus on improving their gross margin on the whole is clearly visible, with the improved sales mix and a rigorous approach to curtailment of supply chain costs bearing clear results for the firm. NFL's operating profit, however, largely remained flat during the first quarter, mainly as a result of the strain put forth by distribution charges.
Showing the largest increment during the period under review-climbing 28 percent year on year, the increase in these charges can be explained by hefty hikes in promotion endeavours during the quarter. The firm has ever, however, taken cost rationalisation initiatives across the entire spectrum of business and tighter working capital management has also helped generate extra operating income for the firm during the quarter. This helped buttress the 9 percent increment seen in the firm's bottom line during the quarter.
Note that the quarter-which coincided with Eid-has traditionally been a very profitable period for the company. However, the above mentioned numbers appear relatively tame because of the exceptional spurt of growth the firm witnessed during the corresponding period of last year.
January 02, 2014 National Foods OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FY13 was a landmark year for International Division at National Foods, as it marked the incorporation of the firm's subsidiary, National Foods DMCC in UAE. Following the successful incorporation of their subsidiary, NFL further expanded their presence around the globe by starting the process of establishing similar subsidiaries in Canada and UK.
Moreover, NFL also seemed focused on expanding their share in already existing foreign markets during FY13. In a bid to expand their reach into the Middle Eastern markets, the firm also participated in the Gulf Food Festival held this spring. The Middle Eastern markets already are a major export destination for the firm's recipe mixes and pickles, and NFL is rapidly moving to gain market share in the condiments sector in the region. One of the company's growing stars in the region includes tomato and ginger garlic pastes, demand for which has been climbing recently according to company sources.
During the year National Foods also launched some of its major categories including Recipes, Pickles and Desserts in India, with plans on extending the product range in subsequent years .
FUTURE OUTLOOK Witnessing unbridled profitability during the outgoing year, the expectations for the performance of the company at the close of CY13 are more than upbeat. Although there has been a slight uncertainty plaguing some other food businesses in the country, we believe NFL's strong presence in the local landscape and aggressive wooing of foreign consumers will continue to propel their growth prospects during CY14.
National Foods National Foods Re launches Recipe Portal With Made Easy 2
January 29, 2014 -National Foods Limited has re launched its recipe portal with the second season of Made Easy called Made Easy 2. The portal covers one-minute recipe tutorials along with tips and quotes for the user. Made Easy 2 will be featuring content in both text and video formats and allows for easy social media sharing of content as well.
. An android application is also in the process of being developed. The website has been powered by Digitz.
National Foods launches Made Easy Application for Smartphones
JULY 1, 2013 Pakistans largest spice brand National Foods enters the Android industry with its new National Foods Made Easy application. This app leverages the cook to scroll down a recipe card and make a dish rather than flipping magazine to look for ingredients and their composition. Also, in addition to this, a user can also look through videos of dishes that the user would view and learn the steps to make the recipe.
National Foods made a massive comeback with the launch of this application. With the intervention of digital marketing campaigns combined with the cultural heritage of the brand, National Foods is expected to revive their position in the minds of the current and potential customer. Also, with this campaign, National Foods now stands as the pioneer in the category of launching food-centric applications for helping consumers in the kitchen.
National Foods competes with other competitors in the industry, packed with a unique variety of flavors and blended spices that are popular all over Pakistan. With this novel and unique strategy, the Pakistani spice brand has integrated a traditional product with digital media for targeting the right audience and gaining more momentum with similar initiatives.
National Foods Pakistan ' s popular condiments brand National Ketchup spurs paparazzi with its new, exciting advertisement.
JULY 08, 2013 - Their new slogan National Ketchup Zaruri shows exactly how important is ketchup in our routine lives. The condiment brand looks ahead to revive its name among customers.
The ad shows the various spots and places where National Ketchup is needed. While no direct connection has been shown with reference to the festive season of Ramadan, the timing of the ad shows exactly the pitch that National Ketchup is trying to make.
Even though the ad has been placed rightfully, Ramadan is one season where all brands try to post the biggest sales as compared to all around the year. With a zestful variety of food and edibles served to people, National Ketchup penetrates as a necessary item complementing the Ramadan table of treats.
With unique, catchy lines used and National Ketchup shown as a common household name, the brand aspires to appeal to the audience on grounds of locality and earn the attention of the mass audience . With Ramadan arrived, it is surely to put many brands towards a strong position and also make way for progress.
KARACHI, Nov 10: On Saturday, the company convened its annual general meeting at its registered office in Karachi. Several speakers from the minority shareholders rose to appreciate the growth in sales/ profit and a stepped up dividend.