The Minister inaugurated five new production lines at the
Beyti Food Industries factory, a subsidiary of the Almarai Group, in Nubariya
(Beheira Governorate), representing an investment of EGP 1 billion.
Minister El-Wazir hailed the expansion as an
"outstanding model" of serious investment supporting national
industry. He noted that the new lines, which raise the total to 32, will
enhance the company’s capacity to meet growing domestic demand and increase
exports, while also supporting the state's efforts to create an attractive
investment environment.
The Minister highlighted that the Beyti factory, spanning 120
feddans, is one of Egypt's largest food facilities, with an annual production
capacity of 650,000 tons and over 130 products exported to 45 countries.
He inspected new production lines for cheese, juices, and yogurt,
noting the integration of advanced technology, including a domestically
manufactured machine with international specifications for the cheese line.
Beyti representatives showcased the facility's operations,
including the only line in Egypt for ultra-high-temperature (UHT) long-life
milk, and highlighted an integrated solar energy system that produces 7.6
megawatts, supporting the state's clean energy transition.
The Minister then toured three recently launched factories
in Sadat City, which are set to significantly boost the food sector and local
manufacturing. The first stop was Mima Foods (Diverse Foods Trading Group),
specializing in manufacturing frozen fruits and vegetables. This facility
represents a EGP 1 billion investment with an annual capacity of 26,000 tons.
While there, the Minister focused on the human element,
speaking with workers to ascertain their job satisfaction, living conditions,
and wages, stressing that employee well-being is a top state priority.
Next, he visited Puris Food Industries (Beverages and
Water), a carbonated beverages manufacturer with an investment of EGP 575 million
and an annual capacity of 110 million liters. The facility utilizes 80% local
components. El-Wazir directed Puris officials to aggressively promote export
plans, emphasizing the state's commitment to boosting the global
competitiveness of Egyptian industrial products.
The tour concluded at Kary Food Industries, a $40 million
USD investment focused on producing concentrates, including natural fruit,
chili paste, and tomato paste, with an annual capacity of 102,000 tons. The
Minister stressed the importance of applying the latest quality standards and
modern techniques to deepen local manufacturing across all facilities.
Minister El-Wazir emphasized that the advanced projects witnessed in Nubariya and Sadat reflect the significant development of Egypt's food processing sector, backed by ambitious investment visions and manufacturing technologies that meet global standards. He reaffirmed the government's continued support for serious factories that contribute to food security, increase local production, and expand export capacity, ultimately serving the goals of comprehensive industrial base development and sustainable economic growth.