Legacy
At Kottackal Group of Companies, our passion for offering a wholesome range of rice, wheat, spices, pickles and other food products has known no boundaries for over 50 glorious years. From our base at Kalady, the birthplace of the sage Sri Sankaracharya, we are involved in the trade and processing of rice, wheat and food products, which are incidentally our traditional family business for generations.
When Mr. K .V. Varghese first established the Kottackal Rice Mill here, it marked the beginning of a new era in rice milling, In this region. When we began to export processed rice in 1991, we were also amongst the foremost. In 1994, our plant was modernized with the induction of world-class state-of-the-art processing plant. The sophisticated technology resulted in an incomparable advancement in quality of our products along with the most stringent hygiene standards. Consequently, the company was renamed as Kottackal Group of Companies.
A modern, efficient management and marketing expertise of Mr. K.V.Anto propel Kottackal Group of Companies into new dimensions of exports and customer satisfaction. Today our brand – Mayil encompasses a wide range of superior rice, wheat and processed food products with a reach all over Kerala and exported to the Middle East and other countries.
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Mayil: Crafting Quality, Nutritious, and Diverse Foods
The Epitome of Rice Excellence
Kottackal Group of Company is in the midst of prime rice growing region of Kerala. We have direct access to the best paddy harvested here. The paddy is milled, washed, cleaned, dried and destoned utilizing our fully automatic parboiling, drying and milling machines.
Our Digital Computerized Colour Sorting machine from Japan has 120 channels. It scans each rice grain and discards discolored, broken rice, stones and impurities. Only rice that is completely full-sized, of the same texture and bran is packed. Which is why ‘Mayil Sortex Rice’ is today a household name in Kerala, and the Middle East.
The Kottackal Group of Company is located close to the banks of the river Periyar. This gives us access to perennial fresh water. Our personnel are trained for achieving the highest standards in product quality during production. Our laboratory conducts extensive checks for particulate contaminants, microbial contamination, fertilizers and pesticide residues. Only on complete satisfaction of their absence will any batch of paddy be processed.
The production process involves removal of stone, dust, sand and all other impurities by cleaning paddy four times. It is then boiled in a highly efficient boiler in steam and later automatically steam dried. Hulling unit consists of paddy cleaner, rubber sheller, paddy separator, corn polisher, whitener silky polisher, and magnet filter. The packing is done using automatic packing machines.
Production facility
Production
When paddy comes into the mill from farms, quality check is conducted and is proceeded either to the mill or warehouse based on the moisture parameters. The paddy may contain foreign materials such as straw, weed seeds, soil, and other inert materials. If these are not removed before further process, the efficiency of the milling recovery will be largely reduced. After Pre-Cleaning, Rice paddy is shifted to next level using bucket elevator and conveyer system where Parboiling happens. Here hot soaking, steaming, and drying of rice occurs while it’s still in its inedible outer husk. Second level of paddy rice cleaning is conducted to double check all paddy impurities are removed after parboiling.
When the airflow blows upward through the grain, grains will be graded, and the heavy impurities stay at the lower layer. Our electric destoning machine simplifies the job, separates the stones from the paddy rice before processing. Hulling/Husking is a process where the removal of the outer husks of grains performed using a rice huller or rice husking machine. Process is repeated to achieve the desired output. Paddy separator & Whitening/polishing processes are then completed. Rice bran is produced from the brown rice kernel during this stage.
Grading is a process to separate broken and unsized rice grains and ensures that output results are unique in size. Further rice grains are sent through Sortex machine which separates rice grains according to colour differences. A high-resolution CCD optical sensor drives a mechanical sorter to separate different granular materials automatically from a particular batch. Then the pouches and bags are brought to filling machines where rice in accurate mass is filled. Filled bags and pouches with batch no and other mandatory identifications are then brought to Sealing machines for tight and secure sealing. Our packaging design communicates brand’s values and messaging the consumer’s psyche, living in their subconscious memory past the point of purchase.
Sales
Sales is an essential department in the FMCG industry. They play a key role in driving revenues and increasing market reach. Sales employee Meet and exceeds sales targets for assigned products and territories across Kerala. They also Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities. Establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients are the ways to grasp the desired results. Executives takes orders and route van delivers the items to the shops. Van Sales, which is an end-to-end sales and delivery operation on wheels that start from loading inventory from the manufacturer’s warehouse and ends at retail outlets is also utilised.
Export
Rice is one of the most important crops in India and is exported to many countries around the world. We at Kottackal Agro Foods export Rice and other food products to Middle East, Australia, Europe and USA. Our Export department’s common tasks include conducting market research to identify potential export opportunities, developing and preserving relationships with foreign buyers, negotiating contracts and prices, coordinating and managing the export process, ensuring compliance with export laws, customs procedures and regulations of both countries. They resolve any issues that may arise during the export process. Also report and communicate export results to senior management.
Purchase & Store Department
The basic role of purchasing department is to make available the materials to carry out the production process. In the case of manufacturing, establishment materials include basic raw materials, packing materials, tools, equipments etc. It is always ensured that relevant stock is there available on the store or in godown so as to avoid any situation of stock-out or losing the orders. Purchasing also involves that suitable quantity is procured from the suitable vendors only.Quality Control
Quality control is the foundation of any successful Agro foods enterprise. It is not merely a step in the process but a continuous commitment to excellence. In the Agro products business, adherence to health and safety standards is non-negotiable. Quality control measures ensure that the rice and other products are free from contaminants, pesticides, and other harmful substances. Inspecting the production process from raw material to final product along with recording its physical and chemical analysis at various stages are accomplished. This commitment to safety is vital for consumer trust apart from other factors like hygiene and exquisite taste. We use both visible standards and equipment parameters to ensure the quality control.Account
Accounting in an Agro Products entity, like in any other business, involves recording, summarizing, analysing, and reporting financial transactions. This involves recording all financial transactions related to the units such as purchases of raw materials, sale of rice and other products, export etc. They perform other accounting and financial activities along with tax compliance. All such informations are essential for setting prices and making business decisions.Human Resources
Human resources department oversee internal policies and procedures, ensure legal compliance, communicate the goals and vision, and contribute to the overall growth of the company. They are responsible for recruitment, onboarding, maintaining accurate HR records including personnel files & attendance records. They also Manage compensation and benefit programs, coordinate training & development and performance appraisal.Maintenance
Maintenance department involves in the coordination and supervision of the plant and facility’s maintenance. They ensure that everything runs smoothly and at optimal performance. Maintaining Operating procedures of machines and working as a team to make sure production goals are met are their responsibilities. They Provide efficient maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair services.
House Keeping
A thoroughly cleaned, well-maintained environment promotes a feeling of safety, comfort, and enjoyment. They must complete tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors. The golden rule of housekeeping is simple clean as you go which ensures cleanliness, maintenance, aesthetic upkeep of work areas, public areas and surroundings
Security
Security duties often include securing premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment and inspecting buildings. Security duties also include permitting or prohibiting entry to the company, recoding all inward and outward items, vehicles and persons.
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