rice saga began from the humble environs of the rice bazaar, Thrissur, which is the cultural capital of Kerala. It was here late Sri. M.O. John started his rice vending outlet in the year 1959. He was a visionary who brought about a great revolution in the rice industry. He was the founder general secretary of the Vyapari Vyavasai Ekopana Samithi, an association of the business community of Kerala. He was also the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Thrissur(1993-2000).

Thanks to the wide vision of this great man, Manjilas make about 14 varieties of rice and about 20 varieties of food products under the famous brand name .

Today Manjilas is the first ISO 9002 company in the rice industry in kerala and presently the company has been awarded with ISO 9001:2000 certificate. Manjilas has 6 manufacturing units, employing 450 people. The units use the state of the art imported technology. A strong R & D department and special development kitchen has helped to launch many innovative products, giving novelty to the customer's taste and appetite.

is available across length & breadth of India, Middle East, USA & Europe. As our brand suggest the horse is galloping to reach great heights.