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Director’s Note

As we continue to grow, our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality remains at the heart of everything we do at Shafi Gluco Chem. This edition highlights our expanding global presence through leading international exhibitions, alongside major milestones in our green energy journey, including our transition to renewable solar power and biomass-based manufacturing. We also explore the rising demand for clean-label, plant-based ingredients and how our solutions are helping customers stay ahead of evolving market trends. From empowering farmers through our Kisaan Khushal Program to advancing sustainable organic rice cultivation, we remain dedicated to creating value across our entire supply chain. I am equally excited to share a preview of our upcoming innovations in digestive and functional ingredients, reinforcing our focus on future-ready solutions. I sincerely thank our customers, partners, employees, and farming communities for their continued trust and support. Together, we are building a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient future for the food industry.

Yasir Shafi - Director

Events and Exhibitions

We recently participated in major international food trade shows, including BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, Natural Products Expo West 2026 and IFT First in United State. We are now preparing to participate in the upcoming show Supply Side Global Booth # 2250 in October 2026 and Food Ingredient Europe in November 2026. Each of these events has provided an excellent platform to highlight our expanding portfolio of organic rice and tapioca-based ingredients to a global audience. These trade shows also offer valuable opportunities to engage with industry leaders, strengthen partnerships, and reinforce our commitment to sustainable, transparent, and clean-label food solutions.

SHAFI GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES

Shafi Group of companies has reached a major milestone in its sustainability journey. With additional solar panels now installed across all group facilities, majority of our operations have completely shifted to renewable solar power, marking a significant step toward our long-term vision of a fully green manufacturing footprint.Alongside this, our biomass boiler is now fully operational, converting rice husk into clean, renewable energy. This shift has allowed Shafi Gluco Chem to eliminate its dependence on natural gas for thermal energy generation, reducing both our environmental impact and our operating costs. By turning what was once agricultural waste into a dependable energy source, we are closing the loop on our production cycle and reinforcing our circular approach to manufacturing.In addition, the company’s High Efficiency evaporator system continues to replace traditional steam-based methods, reducing energy consumption by up to 70% while maintaining the precision and quality our partners expect. Together, these initiatives reflect Shafi Gluco Chem’s continued commitment to cutting-edge, environmentally responsible technology, and to building a genuinely greener future for our industry.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: THE CLEAN-LABEL SWEETENER SHIFT

The global food industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in how consumers choose what they eat. Today buyers are no longer satisfied with a product just having good taste; they want to understand exactly what is in it, where it came from, and how it was made. This growing demand for transparency has accelerated the move toward clean-label, plant-based ingredients across nearly every food category.Health-conscious consumers are driving much of this change. More people are actively avoiding synthetic additives, artificial sweeteners, and heavily processed ingredients in favor of natural, recognizable alternatives. Plant-based sweeteners derived from rice and tapioca have emerged as a clear beneficiary of this trend, offering brands a way to deliver natural sweetness, texture, and functionality without compromising on clean-label credentials.This is precisely where Shafi Gluco Chem’s portfolio stands out. Our OryzaLow® and TapiLow® syrups give food manufacturers a natural, non-GMO, allergen-conscious way to reformulate products for the modern consumer, without sacrificing taste, shelf stability, or performance. As regulatory bodies across major markets tighten labelling and sugar-reduction requirements, brands that move early to clean-label sweeteners are positioning themselves ahead of the curve, not scrambling to catch up. At Shafi Gluco Chem, we remain committed to helping our partners navigate this shift with ingredients that are both consumer-trusted and production-ready.

FARMING PRACTICES: ADVANCING ORGANIC RICE CULTIVATION

Quality starts long before raw material reaches our facility, it begins in the field. Shafi Gluco Chem continues to invest in advanced, sustainable farming methods to ensure the organic rice we source meets the highest standards of purity and nutritional integrity.One key practice gaining ground across our partner farms is vermicomposting, a natural soil enrichment method that uses earthworms to break down organic matter into nutrient-rich compost. This approach improves soil structure, boosts microbial activity, and enhances the natural fertility of paddy fields, all without relying on synthetic fertilizers or chemical inputs. The result is healthier crops, better yields, and rice that meets the stringent purity benchmarks required for our organic-certified product lines.These advanced farming practices are a core part of our Kisaan Khushal Program, our ongoing initiative dedicated to empowering the farming communities at the heart of our supply chain. Through Kisaan Khushal, we work directly with farmers to introduce sustainable cultivation techniques, improve livelihoods, and strengthen the long-term resilience of the agricultural ecosystem we depend on. It is this farm-level commitment to sustainability and quality that allows Shafi Gluco Chem to offer full traceability, from farm to final product, giving our partners genuine confidence in every shipment.

INNOVATION CORNER

Quality starts long before raw material reaches our facility, it begins in the field. Shafi Gluco Chem continues to invest in advanced, sustainable farming methods to ensure the organic rice we source meets the highest standards of purity and nutritional integrity.One key practice gaining ground across our partner farms is vermicomposting, a natural soil enrichment method that uses earthworms to break down organic matter into nutrient-rich compost. This approach improves soil structure, boosts microbial activity, and enhances the natural fertility of paddy fields, all without relying on synthetic fertilizers or chemical inputs. The result is healthier crops, better yields, and rice that meets the stringent purity benchmarks required for our organic-certified product lines.These advanced farming practices are a core part of our Kisaan Khushal Program, our ongoing initiative dedicated to empowering the farming communities at the heart of our supply chain. Through Kisaan Khushal, we work directly with farmers to introduce sustainable cultivation techniques, improve livelihoods, and strengthen the long-term resilience of the agricultural ecosystem we depend on. It is this farm-level commitment to sustainability and quality that allows Shafi Gluco Chem to offer full traceability, from farm to final product, giving our partners genuine confidence in every shipment.