Describing the history

Alimento Polar. It is a subsidiary of the Venezuelan conglomerate named Empresas Polar, that operates in Venezuela and Colombia. It is responsible for the segment of natural food drinks.

Born in 1954 as Food Remavenca, producing corn chips needed on the production of beer in Polar Brewery. Since then it begins to consider the possibility of creating a product cornmeal, arriving with it in 1960 with the establishment of Harina PAN under the slogan of "piladera is over," referring to the way in which they should do arepas without this product. In 1967 they create the company Procira specialized in animal food, operating independently from food Remavenca but belonging to Empresas Polar. In 1986 the company created Corina Agro industrial Corporation specialized in rice production and a year later venture into the sale of pasta with Mosaca company. In 1987 they bought EFE Gelato , since then it has been the leading ice cream company next to Tio Rico in Venezuela. In 2001 they bought the leading company in products Mavesa with sauces, canned and cleaning products, including Mavesa Mayonnaise, Mavesa Margarine, Daisy Tuna and Soap Keys among others.

In 2003 Alimentos Polar officially born, to merge into one large company wirh all food items of Empresas Polar.

Alimentos Polar Colombia: 20 years building country Over time, Alimentos Polar Colombia has become the leading company in the field of precooked corn flour and oats in the Colombian market.

Alimentos Polar Colombia was established as an industrial complex consisting of a plant, with four production lines of manufacture: corn flour and derivatives; oats and their derivatives; arepas; and pet food. All production systems with technology, that gives quality to the products that are made daily, to reach Colombian homes.

The company generates employment to over 700 workers directly, that works in the manufacturing plant, the main office in Bogotá and four sales offices in Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga; from where they distributes the portfolio of brands to have a presence throughout the Colombian territory. Alimentos Polar has seal of quality, support and guarantee of excellence marketed under the PAN, Promasa, Quaker, Don Pancho, Baby Quaker, Aunt Jemima, Frescavena, Dogourmet, Donkan among other marks. Alimentos Polar Colombia is part of Empresas Polar, Venezuela corporation that has more than 70 years of experience in the production, distribution and marketing of brands, known for their quality products. The presence of Alimentos Polar in Colombia dates back to 1995. The organization has always been distinguished for its responsible practices in social and environmental matters, as well as the production of quality food with affordable prices that meet the needs of consumers.

Since August 1, 1995 Alimentos Polar borned in Colombia under the name of Colombia SA Promasa - Col Promasa. Since then, the company began a process of significant investment and has been the leading company in the field of precooked corn flour and oats. Today Alimentos Polar Colombia SAS is a company that produces and markets brands of great tradition both internationally and nationally and being in the consumer's table for many years with: Quaker 100 years, Harina PAN Promasa 50 and 45 years. The presence of Alimentos Polar Colombia has been characterized by large investments, which has led to a significant development for the country and the Colombian market. The repeated interest of Alimentos Polar in the Colombian market and its ability to generate new business and opportunities, have been allowed to grow during these 20 years in the country. Under the brand P.A.N. in 2010, Alimentos Polar gave dinamic to arepas category ; now his corn bread stuffed with cheese is the leader in this segment. In February 2011, the company entered a new category, pet food, introducing concentrate for dogs under their brands and Donkan Dogourmet. Alimentos Polar Colombia works on the premise of ensuring the satisfaction of its customers and consumers, through innovation and continuous improvement that is reflected in the quality of products and services, considering the safety, security and environmental preservation.