P.A.N. Pre-cooked Yellow Corn Flour

P.A.N. (Productos Alimenticios Nacionales) is an iconic brand synonymous with the traditional Venezuelan arepa. It was invented in 1960 by the Venezuelan company Empresas Polar as the first industrial pre-cooked corn flour, revolutionizing the way corn was processed for home consumption. Originally, the brand was local to Venezuela, but it has since expanded into a cornerstone of Latin American cuisine globally.

Today, the brand is owned and managed by Empresas Polar, a major Venezuelan conglomerate. Due to the international popularity of the product and economic shifts, the brand established massive manufacturing facilities outside of Venezuela. Products found in Europe and the US are typically produced in Spain or the United States to ensure global supply. The brand maintains its headquarters in Venezuela while operating through various international subsidiaries like Alimentos Polar España to handle European distribution.