Alwasl Food Company

Alwasl Food Company, based in Dammam, states that it is a leading importer and distributor of premium food and beverages delivering quality products across Saudi Arabia, combining global sourcing expertise with local market knowledge to build long-term business relationships. It says it aims to build a reputable brand in the Saudi market by importing high-quality food products from the world's most reliable suppliers, with an ambition to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The company cites a growing nationwide network and a portfolio of more than 800 clients, serving hotels, restaurants, retail chains and catering companies as well as malls and supermarkets, and says its importing, warehousing and distribution operations are subject to strict inspection procedures to ensure product quality. Its catalogue covers rice, sauces and dressings, spices and seasonings, soup powders, pickles, oil and ghee, milk and dairy, hot drinks, cooking essentials, canned goods, beverages, and baking and desserts. Listed brands include ZER from Turkey (tomato paste, olives, vinegars, pomegranate molasses, stock cubes, ketchup, mayonnaise, oils, vegetable ghee, custard powders and Chantilly cream), American Garden from the USA (mayonnaise, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, spices and pickles), Bontadi Italian coffee, Re.Ba.Ca oils and butter blend from Ukraine and Malaysia, Tukas tomato paste and olives from Turkey, Cool Tropicals juices from Jordan and Longobardi peeled tomatoes, along with feta cheese from the Netherlands and milk powder from New Zealand. The company says it has partnerships with major brands in Australia, New Zealand, India, the USA, Canada, Pakistan, Malaysia, Italy and Brazil. Its own label "Al Wasl" covers Indian basmati rice in several grades (Platinum, Supreme, Super, Premium, Golden, Classic, Daily) and "Al Wasl Gate", and it states that it is accredited and registered with official bodies including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).