Haco Asia Pacific is a subsidiary of the Haco Group, Switzerland. The company set up its plant at the Berjaya Industrial Park, Shah Alam, Selangor in 2004.

This plant is the company’s first plant outside of Switzerland. Haco Asia Pacific started its commercial operations in the first quarter of 2006.

The Haco Swiss Group has an impressive history of developing innovative manufacturing processes and producing food products for over 80 years.

The facility in Selangor is equipped with state-of-the-art installations to produce high quality liquid and soluble coffees, as well as premium convenience products for the food industry to meet the fast growing markets in Asia.

Malaysia was chosen for its central geographical position in Asia, its stable political system, availability of skilled labour, worldwide accepted Halal- certification, well developed logistics network and excellent highways and ports.

Malaysia meets the company’s needs to focus on its long term expansion goals. Malaysia was also selected by Haco for its offshore operations as it also offers opportunities for growth, with its skilled manpower, as well as the strong support given by Malaysian Government agencies such as The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Selangor State Investment Centre (SSIC).

Today, in addition to the considerable exports to North America, Haco Asia Pasific’s products are also distributed to almost every country in Asia, as well as the Middle East.

The company’s presence in Malaysia started after the Second World War. In 1963, its Dutch parent company, Royal Friesland Foods NV (RFF), having confidence in the young nation, built its first plant on a 10-acre site in Petaling Jaya and DLMI went on to became the first dairy company to be listed on the local Stock Exchange in 1968.

The company has continued to grow ever since. RFF, through its valuable proprietary formulation, superior technical know-how and research and development, has helped the company to produce a wide range of quality dairy products and fruit based drinks for the Malaysian consumer and for the export market. Currently, the company’s dairy products and fruit based drinks have a strong consumer following and are represented by brands such as Dutch Lady, Frisian Flag, Frisolac, Completa, Calcimex and Joy.

“Malaysia’s stable Government, good infrastructure, skilled workforce and tax-friendly policies are its major attractions” says Managing Director, Cees Ruygrok. “In 2005, RFF based its SAP Regional Competence Centre in Cyberjaya, the heart of the Multimedia Super Corridor. This Centre provides technical, development and project support to five countries in the Asia Pacific region.”

Dutch Lady contributes towards the linkages within the Malaysian economy. The company is the largest purchaser of local fresh milk from the Veterinary Services Department and uses a substantial amount of local ingredients such as palm oil and sugar in its products.

For decades, Dutch Lady has ensured the supply of quality dairy products to the nation. Today, Dutch Lady ranks among the top three dairy producers and is one of the most trusted names in dairy products in Malaysia. Please visit Dutch Lady’s website at www.dutchlady.com.my

In its formative years, the company’s principal product was spring roll pastry. Today, the company carries a whole range of frozen oriental pastries and food products under its own brand name “KG”. These include spring rolls, samosa, ‘mantou’ (a Chinese bun), mini buns, glutinous rice balls, lotus leaves glutinous rice, rice dumplings, ‘kuih bakul’ (a Chinese New Year cake), flower rolls, silver thread loaves, French fries and mixed vegetables. All of K.G. Pastry’s products are ‘halal’ certified in line with the Government’s effort to promote Malaysia as the leading international producer of ‘halal’ products. The company’s products are also exported all over the world – to the U.S.A., U.K, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

K.G. Pastry’s motto is “Made Better, Made Tastier” and we always strive to produce high quality food and tasty products while at the same time adding new items from time to time to cater to the very discerning market. Our success can be attributed to our policy of adopting the highest standards of manufacturing practice throughout the whole spectrum of our operations including using the latest technology and innovative production methods.

A subsidiary, Kawan Food Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., specialises in the production of puff pastries and Indian foods such as ‘roti paratha’, ‘naan’ and ‘chapatti’ (Indian breads), and ‘dhall’ curries. The company is especially well-known internationally for its ‘roti paratha’ as it is one of the main suppliers of the product in the international market. Its ‘roti paratha’ is produced using the latest state-of-the-art machinery and meets the highest international quality and hygiene standards. We are especially proud that our ‘roti paratha’ is included in the food menu in Disneyland Japan.