Abu Dhabi National Foodstuff Company (Foodco)
"The Good Taste of Life"

Foodco was established in Abu Dhabi in 1979 as the Abu Dhabi National Foodstuff Company, during an era blessed with the inflow of oil wealth and subsequent all-round progress. The company was formed as a public shareholding entity under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE.

While it’s original mission was to source high quality foodstuffs and make them available to all at competitive prices as a food wholesaler and distributor, it then diversified into the complementary areas of packaging and retailing and became a major importer and exporter of quality foodstuffs and services throughout the Arabian Gulf.

As a result of major restructuring in 2003 the complementary activities were spun off into standalone companies and Foodco LLC has returned to its original strengths.

Today, the company has a capital of more than 100 million UAE dirhams. Foodco’s house brands include Virginia, Mubarak Basmati Rice, Foodco HK, Shehrazade Premium Basmati Rice and edible oils, Quick Tea, F Tissues, F Classic, Wrap ‘n’ Roll Aluminum Foil, Golden Gate Thai Jasmine Rice, Al Safwa evaporated milk, Master Food and Master Chef range of food products, among others.

The company is also the sole agent for major international brands, such as Pasta Zara, Taj Mahal Saffron, Languiru Chicken, and Orlando Vine Leaves. In addition to dealing in premium brands and products, export and distribution of essential commodities like sugar, rice, frozen meats and vegetables are placed on top of Foodco’s portfolio of services.

Foodco has a strong distribution network based on diversified distribution channels such Modern Trade, Traditional Trade / Wholesale, Food Service, and Contracts & Tenders business with various Government / Semi-government departments.

Strategic locations in Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai give the company the ability to efficiently access both domestic and export markets. Foodco employs more than 200 staff and operates out of a 13,000 sq metre complex in Abu Dhabi.

As part of its expansion plans across GCC countries, Foodco has started its operations in Bahrain by opening an office there.

Foodco Bahrain WLL is dealing in the same brands / product lines that Foodco deals in. The company is young though, it has achieved a phenomenon growth since its establishment by capturing a sizable market share of Bahraini market.

Foodco LLC prides itself on its commitment to quality and, lead by top management, it has actively pursued full certification under the internationally-recognised ISO 9000 programme. It achieved the new international standards ISO9001:2000 in June 2005. Authorised by UKAS, BVQI Company audited Foodco systems in June 2008 and renewed its ISO9000:2000 certification for a further three years.