Etihad food company

"Etihad Food Industries Co. Ltd. aspires to reach the level of global companies and be the leading company locally by maintaining the quality and standards of its products, which are characterized by their compliance with international specifications. The company also strives to keep pace with the latest advancements in the field and to develop its operations accordingly. Moreover, the company has a forward-looking vision to expand its product range to meet all consumer needs."

Etihad Food Industries Co. Ltd. is one of the largest companies in the Arab world and the Middle East in the food industry, renowned for its high production capacity and the modern designs and technologies integrated into its factories, which adhere to the latest global standards. Specialized firms from countries such as Germany, Japan, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Turkey, among others, contributed to the design and construction of Etihad’s factories, helping to establish a robust infrastructure that drives both quality and high productivity.

The company has played a pivotal role in reducing the prices of sugar and edible oil by 25-33% compared to pre-establishment rates. Furthermore, Etihad Food Industries Co. Ltd. has provided these essential products with superior local quality, insulated from the impact of political fluctuations. It has also contributed significantly to reducing unemployment, employing over 2,050 individuals directly and creating approximately 8,000 indirect job opportunities

Etihad Facilities

1- Sugar Refinery           
6000 MT Refining capacity

2- Vegetable Oil Refinery
3200 MT Refining capacity

3- Transport Company
1644 Trucks

4- Power Plant
60 MW Electrical power

5- Our Berthing Area at Umm Qasr Port
Berth No. 1-2-3

6- Vessels Fleet
4 Vessels

7- Stores and Silos for Storing Raw Materials and Finished Products
1,077,200 MT Total storage capacity

Sugar Refinery

Vegetable Oil Refinery is considered one of the largest producers of vegetable oil in the Middle East and the world. This factory was designed according to the highest global specifications and designs in collaboration with Belgian, German, and other European companies. The factory has contributed to reducing vegetable oil prices in the local market by 25-33%, enhancing its availability and supporting the local economy. It has also created more than 950 direct job opportunities, with many more indirect job opportunities

The sugar refining factory adheres to the following set of standards:

• The Iraqi Standard Specification for white sugar1985.
• The Iraqi Standard Specification for microbial limits, set on 03/02/2011.
• The International Codex Standard 1999-212.
• European Union Sugar Market Regime-EEC Grade 2(EU 1972)
• The PI Specification No.17232546 for Granulated Refined Sugar Cane, a global standard set by Pepsi Cola Company.
• The BP-SP-116 Coco Cola specification for Granular Sucrose, a global standard set by Coca-Cola Company.
  

Vegetable Oil Refinery

Etihad Vegetable Oil Refining Factory is considered one of the largest vegetable oil-producing factories in the Middle East and the world. The oil refining factory was designed according to the specifications, designs, and controls of the largest companies in the world in the field of oil refining, including the Belgian company Desmet and the German company Krones, among other global companies. The vegetable oil refining factory has obtained several certificates from the largest global laboratories, including the Salamon & Seaber laboratory, which is one of the well-known global laboratories in the United Kingdom.

The vegetable oil refining factory adheres to the following set of standards:

• The shelf life of foodstuffs as per the Iraqi standard specification IQS 1847/2012.
• The labeling of packaged and canned foodstuffs according to the Iraqi standard specification IQS 230/1989.
• Health regulations in food manufacturing and preparation plants as per the Iraqi standard specification.
• The Iraqi standard specification IQS 1582/2012 for sunflower seed oil intended for consumption.
• The Iraqi standard specification IQS 134/2017 for crude sunflower seed oil.
• The international Codex Alimentarius Commission standard 210-1999.

Transport Company

• Total vehicles: 1,644 various types.
• 920 trucks: Used for transportation and various tasks within projects.
• 300 dump trucks: Dedicated to transporting raw sugar.
• 230 refrigerated vehicles (trucks and containers): Designed for transporting frozen and chilled products.
• 144 tankers: For transporting oils.
• 50 silo trucks: Dedicated to transporting plant-based feed.

Etihad Power Plant

 The power plant was initially designed with 20 megawatts production capacity and later expanded to 60 megawatts  to meet the full energy demands of the company’s factories. The plant relies on a water treatment station to provide the necessary water for steam generation, ensuring that all production stages are efficiently powered. This plant plays a crucial role in operating the sugar and vegetable oil factories, as well as Rayan for oil extraction & feed mill. The company depends entirely on its own power plant to maintain the continuity and efficiency of its operations

Our Berthing Area at Umm Qasr Port

Etihad Food Industries Co. Ltd. stands out for having a specialized team and advanced equipment for receiving and unloading bulk carriers of raw sugar and vegetable oils. The company owns 30 tanks, each with a capacity of 4,250 tons, providing a total storage capacity of 127,500 tons of raw oil. This large capacity allows the company to receive and unload large oil tankers (over 33,000 tons) in less than 24 hours

The company also has a sophisticated pipeline and pump system for discharging crude vegetable oil and a fleet of 300 trucks capable of discharching bulk vessels with a capacity of up to 45,000 tons in less than 3 days. In addition, the company has a dedicated system for directly exporting by-products to bulk carriers

 Vessels Fleet

Etihad company owns a fleet of specialized bulk carriers for
importing raw sugar and grains, which distinguishes the company in the
import market. The fleet consists of four vessels, each with large loading
capacities and various types, enhancing the efficiency of the company’s
transportation and shipping operations

Blue Opal: With a loading capacity of 92,000 tons, it is a Post-Panamax vessel
Queen Bay: With a loading capacity of 87,000 tons, also a Post-Panamax vessel

Lazord A: Has a loading capacity of 79,000 tons and is classified as a Panamax vessel
Ocean Pearl: With a loading capacity of 75,000 tons, it is also a Panamax vessel, making it versatile and able to access many international ports

This diverse and specialized fleet helps Etihad company3 ensure the efficient import of large quantities of raw sugar and grains, strengthening its ability to meet the needs of the local and regional markets

Storage Facilities