Operated by the late Abdur Razack Khan and the late Zainab Khan
Operations shifted from Preysal Village to Edgar Street, Couva
Introduced business name “K.C. Confectionery Company”
Barbados and Jamaica
Pioneered Bubble Gum manufacturing in the Caribbean
Barbados and Jamaica
Pioneered Bubble Gum manufacturing in the Caribbean
K.C.C.L. discontinued manufacturing biscuits
Commissioned a fully automated Line:
Hard Candy Production – 10-Ton Line
Packaging Processing Line
High-Speed Bubble Gum Line
Became a key candy Manufacturer in the Caribbean
Initiated work with All Trinidad Sugar and General Workers Trade Union
Original liquorice flavour Black Hacks® Candy
On February 17th the Family, Management and Employees were devastated by the passing of Ibrahim Hosein Khan, founder and successor to his father by family elect, re-commissioned the family’s business and values as he led K.C.C.L. into the 21st Century
The Company’s operations grew in harmony to its vision
Human Resource – Employment reached 300 employees
Sales and Marketing flourished throughout Trinidad and Tobago, regionally and the United States markets
KC Candy became a household brand in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and developed Islands.
A gumball shaped processing system was initiated and sales spiraled in both domestic and export market, namely Jamaica
Established Sales Agent in Ontario, Canada
Digitally transformed Administrative functions
Received the Export Award from The South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Received an Award for our contribution to development of Trinidad from the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Authority
Received the Most Environment Friendly Company Award and Special Award for Workplace Safety from the Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Established Sales in Eastern and Southern coast of USA markets
Fully Automated wrapping and packaging Departments
Flow Pack Wrapping was introduced for Ball shaped products
Received the UNIDO Award for Business Innovation
Commenced New Starch Gummy and Chocolate production
Mass Production of a variety of Starch and Jelly “Gummy” products
Chocolate Production – Hand crafted and wrapped with fruit
Pectin center and peanuts in a variety of special and seasonal shapes
Internal Upgrade – Expanded our Computer Software and Hardware
Administration pursuant to Section 305 of the US Public Health, Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
On June 24, A major disaster struck as fire destroyed four (4) Departments
- Finished Goods Warehouse
- Raw Materials Warehouse
- Sales and Graphics Departments
- Packaging Machineries
ISO 22,000:2005 Implementation Program under the guidance of CARIRI
Acquisition of land to facilitate the Company’s expansion Program – KC Corporation Limited was established.
Discontinued the production of Jelly products.
Commissioned a New State of the Art Computerized Packaging Line
Gala Event at Crowne Plaza with local and international Customers, Suppliers and Special Ministerial Guests
Launch of Sugar Free Hard Candy and Bubble Gum Products
Increasing Hard Candy production output by 20%
Won Prestigious Award from Grace Kennedy, Canada for the Ginger Toffee
Received an Award from the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation – Civic Awards for Business
Launch Creative Caribbean Manufactured Products
KC Sweet Pan Souvenir Item with KC Flagship product – KC Dinner Mints
Commissioned Blister Pack Line – Ice Blass and Dyno Blass and coming soon, Fruitti Blass
Received the Award from the Ministry of Legal Affairs - World Intellectual Property Day as a Visionary Innovator
Received an Award from the 7th Council of the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation for our Outstanding Service and dedication towards the development of our Region
Ginger and Honey
Jumbo Size Candies – Dark Blue Mints and Chocolate Center Mints
Affga Khan was appointed Chief Executive Officer, successor to Mr. Imran Khan
Received the Award from the Ministry of Legal Affairs - World Intellectual Property Day for effective use of the Intellectual Property System
Received the Award of Appreciation from the National Chutney Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago for our generous support and contribution given towards the 2014 School’s National Carnival Chutney Soca Monarch Competition
Additional exciting products were launched
Three (3) flavours of AX Candy – Flow Pack
New Ball Lollipops flavours – Boo Berry, Irie, Red Tongue, Luv Pop
Soft Chew Twist wrap in assorted Choco Mint and Fruit Flavours
Dynamic Cosmic Double Play – Baseball Bat and Ball
New Gum flavour – Winter Miss
On 23rd October – the Founder’s influential and inspirational partner, wife, mother of his children and friends to all, Korisha H. Khan passed away at the age of 82 years and left (10 biological and 3 foster children to succeed) 4 of which are currently active in the business to continue the family values and legacy
Invested in new high speed hard candy and gum wrapping Equipment
Fresdent 2pc Gum
Continued investment in high speed lollipop wrapping equipment
Launch of new hallow ball and flat gum high speed production line
Continue to gain market access DR, Cuba, Panama
Ongoing OSHA certification
paved car park environment
greater reduction in Accidents
Covid 19 protocol & mitigation
Improved sales van housekeeping
Spirometry and audiometry testing
Increased market share in UK / USA
Ongoing infrastructure upgrade -roof
Maintained a rigid food safety policy
Secured hazard material on premises
Culture training for hazard prevention
Commissioned T & Tec Metering room
Vehicle branding with better maintenance
Implemented accurate inventory management
Removed / disposed & sold scrap irons materials
Maintained employment despite shut/ lock down
Upgraded exchange email server to office M0365
Mandated vaccination (1 &2) for entire organization
Improved Route Account Management & portable sales application
Implemented MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint & work from home portal.
Upgraded and maintained factory housekeeping, sanitation requirements
Air quality Certification
Ongoing infrastructure upgrade
Restructured Management Team
Increased market share in CARICOM
Develop KC KIN non-profit foundation
Development of HR succession planning
Employee Coaching with Dr. David Brizan
Successfully registered products for Costa Rica
Brand rebuilding though promo and social media
Commenced containerized shipments to Grenada
Ongoing employee engagements and appreciation
Implemented Software for Preventive Maintenance
Commenced celebration of 100th anniversary project
Acquired additional fleet & Sales team in Domestic market
Improved Inventory management & raw materials sourcing
Implemented Cost reduction Strategy & revised business model
Achieved annual Building, Health & Food safety registration (PH) 2022
Under the guidance of the current Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Satnarine Bachew, KC Confectionery Limited continues to Make Life Sweeter.