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Our History

History

1974
1974

Kenya Spices and Packers Limited

  • Company Inception as Kenya Spices and Packers Limited
  • Operations started with production of Millet flour and sorghum
  • Introduced production of Daals (Lentils), Gram Flour, Red Kidney beans, Other beans, Green Grams, Rice and Peas
  • Upgraded machinery for better efficiency and quality in production
  • Introduced the Butterfly Brand Name for Atta and other products
1991
1991

Renaming to Spice World Limited

  • Company renamed as Spice World Limited
  • Introduced Production of Vermicelli
  • Growth in market penetration for Modern Trade and General Trade markets and increase in product range to GT Market
2011
2011

Automated Buhler Plant

Automated Buhler Plant
  • Introduced production of Spaghetti under the Butterfly brand
  • Introduced various Rice, Green Grams, Beans, Popcorn and Lentils under the Asanta brand catering for the low-income market segment
  • Introduced supply to export markets
  • Commissioning of Automated Buhler Plant
  • Achieved ISO 9001:2000 Certification
  • Recognized as a Top 100 SME from 2010-2014
  • Winner of Agribusiness Excellence Awards
2021
2021

Superbrand!

Superbrand!
  • Achieved Superbrand status
  • Achieved Food Safety Accreditation FSSC 22000
  • Achieved Environmental Management System Standards EMS 14000 Certification
  • Introduction of Board of Directors