Our History

1980
March 8

The first instant noodle line is set up in Mauritius. In December, Chicken and Shrimp flavours are launched on the market.

1981
January 10
Curry and Vegetables flavours are launched.
1985
January 2

Acquisition of dried noodles manufacturing line to cater for the fried noodles consumer market.

1986
February 8

Panda and Primas short-cut pasta macaroni are introduced in Mauritius in bag and box of 500g, respectively.

1987
January 8

First TV advert on MBC.

1990
February 1st

Vegetable flavour is introduced.

2000
January 8

New plant for instant noodles implemented at La Tour Koenig, Industrial state.

2002
February 1st

New design for Apollo packaging is launched.

2005
January 1st

New extruding line for short-cut pasta installed at La Tour Koenig premises.

2006
February 1st

Construction of new headquarters starts.

2007
January 8

A second noodle manufacturing line set up at La Tour Koenig premises to increase capacity.

2008
February 1st

New dual purpose production line set up. New headquarters operational.

2014
January 1st

New warehouse of 2,000 sq metres operational. More storage capacity and improved logistics.

2016
February 1st


Noodle cup Apollo Dan Bol is launched.

2017
January 1st

Entire production line CERTIFIED HACCP certified by SGS