Evolution of a Culinary Culture

About Company

For over six decades, Double Horse - Kerala’s oldest packaged food brand has stood for trust, quality, and authenticity in Indian kitchens. Founded in 1959 in the rice bazaars of Thrissur, the brand has grown into one of India’s most trusted food names, known for blending culinary tradition with modern-day convenience.

A pioneer in food innovation, Double Horse was the first in South India to introduce Sortex rice and adopt Swiss Buhler technology, setting new benchmarks in safety, quality, and precision. Today, it leads as Kerala’s No.1 brand in Pickles and Payasam (AC Nielsen).

Every Double Horse product is crafted to preserve the flavours of the past, while making them relevant, accessible, and effortless for today’s kitchens - in Kerala and around the world!

Our Founder

“Good food, for all”
This belief was the vision of M. O. John, the visionary founder, entrepreneur and humanitarian behind Double Horse with ideas far ahead of his time.

In 1959, he brought this vision to life by establishing Manjilas, the parent company of Double Horse, as a rice milling enterprise focused on delivering high-quality grains. His pioneering approach set new standards in Kerala’s food industry, marked by an unwavering focus on quality, transparency, and trust.

More than six decades later, his legacy continues to shape the brand’s values. Every Double Horse product carries forward that original promise - food that is honest, consistent, and made with purpose.

Our Commitment

At Double Horse, innovation is a way to preserve and pass on the culinary heritage of South India. Since 1959, the brand has reimagined how traditional foods are experienced - not by changing their essence, but by making them easier, healthier, and more relevant for today’s kitchens.

From becoming the first brand to introduce packaged Payasam to launching the Easy Range, Double Horse has consistently blended authentic, close-to-root flavours with modern food formats

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