Speciality gourmet snacks since 1985
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About Us


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Company Overview

Hunter Foods Limited FZCO is a subsidiary of the Hunter Foods Group Limited, a well established and successful company which made its foray into the Middle East in1986. With excellent infrastructure facilities, communication systems, comparatively low labour costs and other support services, placed strategically between the East and the West, Hunter Foods is committed to striving for higher standards. Our modern international plant is the first 100% foreign owned project in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone.

Our brands enjoy an outstanding reputation for their premium quality and innovations constantly add to the extensive range. Having developed an enviable reputation of our quality, our products have found a ready market in countries like U.K., France, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and all the Gulf countries clearly underscoring our superior quality and international standing.

Every employee at Hunter foods is consciously working towards that little EXTRA, to achieve excellence at every stage of production, batch after batch. Our production unit has an ultra modern in- house chemical and micro -biological laboratory to monitor quality and hygiene ensuring a consistent, top quality product.


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Vision

Hunter Foods will be recognised as the world leader in innovating and manufacturing specialty savoury snack foods, operated by a team of dynamic professionals who are united in spirit and attitude in exceeding the rapidly evolving needs of today's consumer.


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Mission

As leading world-class snack food manufacturers are committed to provide innovative products of top quality and first class customer service. Our goal is to keep striving to be the BEST, not the biggest.

We aim to set up unparallel standards of quality in providing most palatable range of potato chips, Lentil Poppadums, Corn Poppadums, and Savoury Potato Grills.

We thrive on Innovation, Quality and Service.

We endeavour to build a perfect picture structure in terms to choose, prepare and provide.

We strive to retain our patrons as highly valued members by providing them niche products at right prices.


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Milestones in the company's history

November 2001 Achieved direct sales to Carrefour France; the only company in the Middle East that has been given the recognition for its premium quality.

March 2000 First to achieve SQF 2000 Certification in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

January 2000 Achieved HACCP Certification for snack foods; a first in the Middle East, Africa and European region.

March 1998 Started manufacturing and marketing of ready-to-use Hunter Chef Fried Onions in the Middle East.

March 1995 Started manufacturing of Freezo Freeze Drinks in the UAE.

March 1992 Started manufacturing and marketing of ready-to-eat Poppadums in canisters, first in the world.

March 1991 First to start manufacturing potato chips in canisters in the Middle East.

March 1986 Setup the first factory in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, to start production.


Management Team

The Company has a strong management team, enjoying an excellent reputation in innovation, growth and above all quality.

Bharat Narayan

Mr. Bharat Narayan
Chairman &
Managing Director

Madhulika Narayan

Mrs. Madhulika Narayan
Joint Managing Director

Ananya Narayan

Mr. Ananya Narayan
Director

Yan Narayan

Mrs. Yan Narayan
Director

Ketty Gopinath

Mr. Ketty Gopinath
Director

Our Management Team comprises of:

Mr. Zafar Dawood — Operation Manager
Mr. Binu Vargheese — Technical Manager
Mr. Melinda Miranda — Quality Manager
Mr. Calvin Issac — Marketing Analyst
Ms. Ann Fernanades — Loyalty Programme Manager


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Environmental Commitment

At Hunter Foods, we have initiated a Green Movement for children. Environmental conservation is actively promoted with the support of the world wide Fund for nature, where we are registered as an Institutional Member.

Our 'ANIPALS' activities involve over 5000 children between the ages of 5 and 15, enrolled as friends of animals. These members make up a strong animal lovers brigade, sharing a common interest in wildlife and nature conservation.


Newsroom

Interview with Mr. Bharat Narayan
Appeared in Panell Kerr Foster, 12 July 2002

Consoliating on the early start
Appeared in JAFZ Newspaper, November 2001

Perfect recepie for a good life
Appeared in The Indian Express, November 2001

Hunter Foods wins direct order from Carrefour France
Appeared in The Khaleej Times, 24 November 2001

Kids visit Hunter Foods Factory
Appeared in The Khaleej Times, 19 August 2001

Hunter Foods gets certification
Appeared in Gulf News, 19 August 2001

Hunter Foods wins SQF 2000
Appeared in Gulf Today, 22 September 2000

Contractor takes to making chips, ice lollies
Appeared in Gulf Today, 9 August 1996

Against all odds
Appeared in The International Indian, June/July 1996

JAFZ's premier unit makes giant strides
Appeared in Emirates News, 25 May 1996

Chip off the old block
Appeared in Gulf News, 4 June 1990

Chip off the old block
Appeared in Khaleej Times: Weekend, 22 September 1989

Housing to foods
Appeared in The Khaleej Times, 23 January 1989

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