Jassim Al Wazzan Sons General Trading Services Co. W.L.L. (JAWS) is the flagship company of the Mezzan Holding Group. A premier and pioneer in the Kuwaiti business community, JAWS is a trusted and respected importer and distributor of foodstuff for over 60 years.
JAWS legacy of providing quality family and community favorites is based on developing and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners, community retailers and customers. The JAWS Heritage Brand – Al Wazzan – has been a popular and respected brand in the Kuwaiti market for more than 60 years. Providing quality foodstuff under a vast range of product categories such as Basmati rice, sugar, salt, tuna, canned vegetables, coconut powder, tea, olive oil, tomato ketchup and tomato paste, continues to make JAWS an established and dominant market leader that caters specifically to the needs of the locals. However, it is JAWS partnerships with internationally recognized quality providers including Pillsbury, Green Giant, Betty Crocker, Crystal, Happy Cow, Kimball and historic partner Claire that have made JAWS a trusted community business and respected family food option.
The source of JAWS success is rooted in its ability to understand the requirements of the local marketplace. Understanding the local customers, the competition, the retailers and the importance of an effective value chain are the fundamentals of success at JAWS. As with other Mezzan Holding Co. businesses, JAWS business strategies are oriented towards customer satisfaction and quality product and service offers. JAWS understand its success is a direct result of maintaining business strategies that are committed to quality and customer satisfaction.
JAWS’ prides itself in holding a top position in the Kuwait and Gulf market in the foodstuff industry. Nurturing a loyal consumer and profitable retail franchise for its brands and partners is a constant goal – exceeding expectations is a mission. JAWS’ long history, and its ability to effectively manage its vast and impressive portfolio from inventory to end-users are key factors to success.