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Gulfood 2023

Dubai World Trade Center

20 - 24 February 2023

Zabeel Plaza, Stand ZP-D42

State Trading Organization Plc (STO)

The roots of State Trading Organization PLC (STO), date back to 1964 when it was opened to finance the purchasing and importation of essential food items needed for the Maldivian community. Since then, STO has entered more areas of trade and other business to meet the growing demands of a developing nation with rising living standards. It has expanded geographically, spun off subsidiaries and formed partnerships to meet opportunity.

STO group, with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, is a national leader in business focusing on petroleum, cooking gas, construction materials, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, FMCG products and insurance. The fast-growing company has become a truly diverse business organization.



STO People's Choice

The key mandate of STO People’s Choice remained the same, to providing staple food, household appliances, essential food, supermart products and more. All the while ensuring affordability, accessibility and better customer experience. The segments offer ranges of both low and high-end brands, which over the years were improved by increasing the varieties and overall product portfolio.

To ensure improved customer well-being and lifestyle, we have established the first-ever hypermarket concept convenient store in Maldives. This store showcases a wide variety of products and assortments under one roof where we encourage family-oriented atmosphere for shopping. This also ensures development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as more shelves and space had been leased, empowering SMEs and providing new opportunities to expand their businesses. This store was opened on March 2022. Furthermore, many key initiatives have been planned to strengthen its business and contribute to the improvement of overall customer experience.

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BASMATHI RICE

The aromatic basmati rice with long, slender-grains just perfect for your delicious and flavorful dishes.

Product Specifications

  • CHOICE BASMATI RICE GOLD 1KG
    Packed in Boxes, 20EA in Carton
    Aromatic Premium Basmati Rice Packed In 1kg
  • CHOICE BASMATI RICE GOLD 5KG
    Packed in gunny bags, 4EA in Carton
    Aromatic premium basmati rice packed in 5kg
  • CHOICE BASMATI RICE SILVER 1KG
    Packed in boxes, 20EA in Carton
    Aromatic basmati rice packed in 1kg
  • CHOICE BASMATI RICE SILVER 5KG
    Packed in gunny bags, 4EA in Carton
    Aromatic basmati rice packed in 5kg

CHOICE THAI WHITE RICE

Thai White Rice can be enjoyed as a staple grain or used to make snacks and sweets.

Product Specifications

  • Quality rice from Thailand

CHOICE OIL

Good Quality cooking oil, cook more with less oil in lesser time. Choice Sunflower oil is clear, light and low absorbing. It thus allows you to cook more with less oil. It is rich in Vitamins A, D & E which makes it good for your health. It does not contain cholesterol and Trans fatty acids.

Product Specifications

  • CHOICE OIL SUNFLOWER 1.8L
    SUNFLOWER OIL
    Packed in boxes, 6EA in Carton
  • CHOICE VEGETABLE OIL 18L
    PALM OIL
    CP 10 grade
  • CHOICE VEGETABLE OIL BOTL 2L
    PALM OIL
    Packed in boxes, 6EA in Carton
  • CHOICE VEGETABLE OIL 5L
    PALM OIL
    Packed in boxes, 4EA in Carton

CHOICE CONDENSED MILK

Taste the luxury candied side of life by experiencing our choice condensed milk. It is perfect for baking, drizzling over fruit or ice cream, and adding to beverages.

Product Specifications

  • CHOICE CONDENSED MILK 390G/380G
  • CONDENSED MILK
  • Packed in boxes, 48EA in Carton

CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES

Tasty and convenient, choice supercup noodles is the ultimate choice for everyone.

Product Specifications

  • CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES CHICKEN 60/65G
    CUP NOODLES INSTANT
    Packed in boxes, 12EA in Carton
  • CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES BEEF 60/65G
    CUP NOODLES INSTANT
    Packed in boxes, 12EA in Carton
  • CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES TOM YUM 60/65G
    CUP NOODLES INSTANT
    Packed in boxes, 12EA in Carton
  • CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES CURRY 60/65G
    CUP NOODLES INSTANT
    Packed in boxes, 12EA in Carton
  • CHOICE SUPER CUPNOODLES XTRASPICY 60/65G
    CUP NOODLES INSTANT
    Packed in boxes, 12EA in Carton

MALDIVES TUNA CHUNKS

Maldivian Product fresh from our oceans, with a wide range of delicious tuna fish cans.

Product Specifications

  • MALDIVES TUNA CHUNKS IN SUNFLOWER OIL 180G
    TUNA CANS, 24EA
  • MALDIVES TUNA STEAK IN BRINE 180G
    TUNA CANS, 24EA
  • MALDIVES TUNA CHUNKS IN SPRING WATER 180G
    TUNA CANS, 24EA
  • MALDIVES TUNA STEAK IN OLIVE OIL 180G
    TUNA CANS, 24EA
  • DRY SMOKED TUNA BLOCKS
    10EA
  • DRY MINCED SMOKED TUNA
    10EA
  • DRY CHIPPED SMOKE TUNA
    10EA
  • DRY SLICED SMOKED TUNA
    10EA
  • DRY SMOKED TUNA STRIPES
    10EA
  • DRY TUNA JERKY
    10EA

Our Fisheries Products

Sustainable fisheries products from the Maldives

Fishing industry pioneer

STO is the pioneer in transforming the fishing industry of the Maldives. We add commercial value to the daily catch.


Ensuring Total Sustainability

Surrounded by the ocean, sustainable fishing is the core of Maldivian life. The art of fishing using only pole & line is undoubtedly the most environmentally and socially sustainable economic activity anywhere on Earth!

  • Stock sustainability: Use of only pole & line fishing method ensures ecosystem’s natural capacity to recover and availability of fishing resources
  • Social and community: Small community-based fishing boats safeguards; food sources, better distribution of profit and resources from fishing activities, and creates jobs.
  • Full traceability: First in the Maldives to use Trace Register.
  • Low Ecological Footprint: Small scale fishing activities and pole & line fishing method.

Credible Certified Tuna Products

We aim to ensure sustainability across the entire supply chain.


Quality Standards

Our quality standards are not merely a Marine Steward Council (MSC) certification; it is a culture derived from our way of life that goes beyond the requirements of standards and certification.