Gold sponsors Agthia to showcase at SIAL Middle East 2011

Press release

Published November 17th, 2011 - 08:41 GMT

Agthia

Agthia Group PJSC, one of the leading Food & Beverage companies in the UAE, has announced its participation and Gold sponsorship of the SIAL Middle East Exhibition, taking place from 21^st – 23^rd November 2011 in Abu Dhabi. The global exhibition, with its marquee event taking place annually in Paris, has successfully been held in Canada, China and is back for a second year to Abu Dhabi.

Commenting on Agthia’s participation, Agthia Group CEO Mr. Ilias Assimakopoulos said, “Agthia is proud to be a part of an international event of such pedigree. Through this exhibition we hope to strengthen Agthia’s name on the regional level. We believe in catering for people from all nationalities and walks of life, and producing food and drink that helps families lead lives full of vitality.”

Today, Agthia Group PJSC has three business divisions in various food and beverage segments. The Consumer Business Division includes several brands, such as Al Ain Mineral Water, a leading bottled drinking water in the UAE; Capri-Sun juices; Al Ain tomato paste and frozen vegetables products; Chiquita juices and the Yoplait fresh dairy products. The Agri Business Division is responsible for the Grand Mills brand, the leading high quality flour and animal feed products. While the Egypt Business is responsible for both Al Ain Food & Beverage and Pure Natural brands of tomato paste, chilli paste, frozen vegetable and fruit puree.

SIAL is a truly international brand and highly regarded by the industry throughout the world. Exhibitors and visitors will have a chance to meet during the three-day event at a dedicated business platform in the thriving region of the Middle East. The UAE is an important regional hub with the third largest amount of re-exports in the world The region’s food import spend is due to hit US$49 billion by 2020. SIAL Middle East offers a solid platform for companies wanting to research and enter the Middle East food, drink and hospitality market.

Background Information

Agthia Group

We are a leading Abu Dhabi based food and beverage company.
Established in the UAE in 2004, and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) since 2005, the Agthia Group consists of a world-class portfolio of integrated businesses and brands.

We provide high-quality, trusted, and essential food and beverage products for customers and consumers across the GCC, Turkey, and the wider Middle East.

The Company’s assets are located in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt and Turkey.More than 4,500 employees are engaged in manufacturing, distribution and marketing various food and beverage products : Water and Beverages (Al Ain Water, Al Ain Zero Water, Al Bayan Water, Alpin Natural Spring Water, Ice Crystal Water, Delta Water, Bambini Kids Water, Al Ain Fresh Juice, Capri-Sun Fruit Juice); Food (Grand Mills Flour, Yoplait Yogurt, Al Ain Tomato Paste, Al Ain Frozen Vegetables, Monty's Bakehouse Frozen Bakery products, The Grand Baker Ambient Bakery products, Pure Natural Convenience Food items, Date Crown Dates); Animal Feed (Agrivita, Al Wasmi, Anderson Hay)