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Jordan• Amman

ZEIDAN Trading Agency presents itself as a B2B supplier of seafood, sushi and Japanese ingredients and frozen food products in Jordan, based in the Wadi Al-Seer area of Amman. Its logo and site carry the words "Since 1974", and it describes itself as an established trading presence built over decades serving professional food-service buyers. The agency says it focuses on wholesale supply to professional kitchens and names four customer groups: hotels (for their kitchens, banqueting and day-to-day operations), restaurants, sushi restaurants, for which it organises a Japanese pantry and specialised frozen ingredients, and catering and food-service businesses. Its site lets buyers request a quotation from each product page and contact the team by phone or WhatsApp. Its published catalogue lists 28 items in three categories: seafood (frozen Atlantic salmon fillet and smoked salmon from Norway, tiger prawns from Vietnam, sea bass fillet from Turkey and calamari rings); prepared frozen seafood (breaded butterfly shrimp, breaded calamari rings, breaded fish fillets and fish fingers from Vietnam, white-fish burger patties and a frozen seafood medley); and sushi and Japanese ingredients (nori sheets, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wasabi paste and tempura flour from Japan, sushi rice from Italy, panko breadcrumbs and imitation crab sticks from Thailand, orange tobiko from Iceland, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, dried wakame, furikake seasoning, edamame, glazed unagi fillet and gyoza dumplings). For each item the catalogue gives the country of origin, pack size and storage (frozen, chilled, dry or ambient); the origins named include Japan, Norway, Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, Italy, Iceland, India, China, Spain and New Zealand. The site does not name any brands, certifications or warehouse and fleet figures, and it does not publish an email address.

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Jordan• Amman

George & Sami Khoury & Co. (GSK) presents itself as a leading Jordanian importer and distributor of specialty foods and consumer goods for the retail, wholesale and food service sectors. The company states that it is a family-owned business established in 1952 with a long history of supplying FMCG to the Jordanian market; it is based on Zanubia Street in Marka, Amman, on a 24,000 sqm site, with a team of around 250 employees. The company says its headquarters and warehouses share one site in the heart of Amman between Jordan's two largest cities (Amman and Zarqa), with modern dry, chilled and frozen storage totalling 10,000 sqm, and a fleet of 60 trucks equipped for dry, chilled and frozen goods covering all governorates, cities and villages of the Kingdom. Its business is divided between Modern Trade, Traditional Trade and HoReCa, and its sales team includes managers for wholesale, retail, cash vans, key accounts, tenders and HoReCa, together with representatives and in-store merchandisers. The company states that it works with 16 international brands. Its site lists among its partners Nestlé; Mazola (corn oil, sunflower oil, mayonnaise, vegetable ghee and salad dressings manufactured in Saudi Arabia); Foster Clark's of Malta (baking powder, corn flour, custard, crème caramel, cake mixes, essences, food colourings, jelly and instant drink powders); Masafi water; Kikkoman soy sauce; Chef West (white and apple cider vinegar, hot sauce and ketchup); Diamond Calrose rice from California; Abu Kass basmati rice from India; American beef from American Foods Group; Milo sardines from Morocco; and Camel Qamar Al-Din from Syria. The company sums up its mission as delivering superior value and market-trusted products that fit the Jordanian market, and says its strategy rests on top-line growth, strong positioning of its brands, portfolio diversification and cost optimisation while ensuring quality and sustainability. It describes Milo as the number-one selling Moroccan sardine brand in Jordan and Camel as the number-one selling Qamar Al-Din brand in the Jordanian market, and states that its American Foods Group beef complies with halal standards and that certificates can be provided.

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Jordan• Amman

First Modern Company for Agriculture and Trade, known as FMC, is a Jordanian company headquartered in Amman. It says it imports frozen and processed foods and distributes them in the Jordanian market as a one-stop trading company offering complete food solutions, while also farming fresh vegetables and fruit on its own farms in the heart of Jordan. It describes itself as a multi-function company that not only distributes but also farms, and says it aims to be the best food importer in Jordan. The company says its services focus on procurement of goods and delivery to partners, and that it imports to supply the market's bulk product needs, under the B2B motto 'high quality and ready for delivery'. It targets traders, food companies, agents, brokers, hypermarkets, mini markets, grocery stores, warehouse stores, hotels, restaurants, cafés and hospitals. It states that it distributes to most branches of the top hypermarket chains in the major cities of Amman, Irbid, Zarqa and more, targets the top wholesalers in Amman and Irbid, and serves catering and hospitality customers. The company shows six categories on its website: frozen French fries (straight cut, 7/7 thin cut, crinkle cut, steak house cut, spiced and skin-on wedges, roasted diced potatoes, potato slices and coated fries), frozen fruit and vegetables (peas, peas and carrots, mixed vegetables, broad beans, spinach, minced molokhia, okra, mango, strawberry and pomegranate), frozen dairy (mozzarella and cheddar), frozen chicken (leg quarters, breasts and shawarma chicken), condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, barbecue and hot sauce) and fresh fruit and vegetables. It says it imports from trusted partners in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Poland and Egypt. The company describes itself as an import and representation company that markets frozen products from different brands to distributors in Jordan, offering them exclusive distribution of its entire range in their area, support with marketing plans and representation at fairs. It says its vision is to expand and become a reliable distributor to Arab countries, and its mission is to support food security in Jordan and contribute to the expansion of the frozen food market in the Middle East.

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Jordan• Amman

Al-Ertiwaa presents itself on its website as a premier importer and distributor of high-quality food and beverage products, committed to delivering excellence to restaurants, hotels and specialty retailers. Its office is in Amman at 292 Al-Hurriah Street, Al-Muqabalein, Al-Ertiwaa building, 2nd floor, office 23. The website does not give a founding year. The company says its logistics ensure timely delivery and product integrity from port to plate. Its website defines three customer segments: HoReCa, supplying food and beverage products to luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants and boutique cafés; retail chains, saying its products are featured in upscale grocery stores and specialty food shops; and corporate and event catering, providing curated selections for corporate events, weddings and other special occasions. The site gives no details of branches, warehouses or the governorates covered. The company presents four product groups: imported gourmet foods such as cheeses, olive oils, spices and condiments; beverages, including premium still and sparkling mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks such as juices, teas and soft drinks; organic and sustainable options, covering organic, non-GMO and sustainably sourced products; and private-label products. The site features Goccia Blu Italian still and sparkling water. The company says it sources from trusted suppliers across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond, and that its products undergo rigorous quality control checks. The company says its vision is to be the leading provider of gourmet food and beverages, known for exceptional service and a premium range, and its mission is to bring the world's finest flavours to its clients while ensuring quality, sustainability and satisfaction. It states that it works to reduce its carbon footprint through eco-friendly packaging and sustainable sourcing, supports fair trade and ethical practices in its sourcing regions, and intends to become eligible for certifications such as USDA Organic, Fair Trade and ISO, without stating that it holds them yet.

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Jordan• Mahis

Arab United Food (AUF) says it has been committed since 2005 to importing quality food products for retail and food-service clients in Jordan, and that it is a member of the Gourmet Hub Group, combining global sourcing expertise with local market knowledge. It is based in Mahis, Municipality Street, Plaza complex near the Psychiatric Hospital, and its slogan is There's a U in everything we do. The company states that it delivers across Jordan to retail and food-service clients with a dedicated team and dry, chilled and frozen warehouses and trucks; its website cites 1,500 m2 of warehouses, 60,000 customers and operations in five countries. It says it sources from 25 countries through weekly air shipments and regular dry, chilled and frozen sea containers, represents more than 90 brands, and that its French company U-Group, founded in 1991, gives it access to the full range of products available at the Rungis market in Paris. The site groups its range into a Dairy Corner, Deli Selection, Seafood Selection, Everyday Groceries and Premium Meat. Its brands include Mutti Italian tomato products, St. Dalfour fruit spreads, Riso Gallo risotto rice, Colavita balsamic vinegar, Volys turkey cold cuts, the cheeses of Boursin, Ile de France, Latteria, Le Rustique, Saint Agur, Saint-André, Chavroux, Chaumes, Cambozola, Papillon, Etorki, Dodoni, Granarolo, Henri Willig, Rambol, Tartare and Soresina, Manchego from Alimentias, Brema filled pasta, Koukakis yogurt, Maldon salt, Urbani truffles, Al Taghziah basterma and Thomas Foods meat. The company says its mission is to introduce quality food products and inspire new ways of enjoying them, that it keeps expanding its range and investing in marketing, and that it aims to grow its presence across Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait. The group also includes U-FOOD, Benina Qatar, Benina Kuwait and U-Group, and the company states that it is certified under ISO 9001:2015 for total quality management.

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Jordan• Amman

Fareed Khalaf Sons' Company, known as Khalaf Stores, says it is one of the oldest and most prominent company names in the Jordanian market. It was founded in 1952 by Fareed Khalaf Senior in the old town centre of Amman as Fareed Khalaf Stores, which the company describes as Jordan's first self-service retail outlet, importing brands for its store as well as distributing them across the country. In the early 1960s it became an official distributor of fast-moving consumer goods, and in 1994 it spun off its retail outlets to focus on distributing leading brands; its name was amended in 1991 to Fareed Khalaf Sons' Company - Khalaf Stores, and it is managed by the next generations. The company says it started with 12 employees and now has more than 200, with its headquarters on Airport Road at the Madaba exit in Amman. The company says its core business is FMCG distribution across Jordan through more than six channels: retail, wholesale, institutions, airlines and airports, quick-service restaurants and HoReCa. It runs a fleet of different sizes with dry, chilled and frozen capabilities and warehouses in Amman (a main warehouse next to its headquarters with dry, chilled and frozen storage, a second dry store, a third cold store and a bonded warehouse), in Irbid serving the north with dry, chilled and frozen facilities, and in Aqaba within the special economic zone. It says it installed solar panels that generate enough power to run its storage facilities and headquarters. The company's brands page shows a large number of food brands, including McCain frozen potatoes, Quaker, John West, Green Giant, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Nature Valley, Président, Régilait, Halibna, Bega, Gold Medal, Tabasco, Sweet'N Low, Rauch, Mackays, Lakrids by Bülow, LAAN, Duru, Lavina, Figaro, Aunt Betty, Neptuna, Al Aloul, Zwan, Pure South New Zealand meat and Doux poultry. Its partners page names Nestlé, PepsiCo International, General Mills, Groupe Lactalis, Zwanenberg, Alliance Farmers' Produce, Belgomilk and Nordex Food. The company says Nestlé appointed it in 2004 as exclusive distributor to manage the Nespresso business in Jordan; in 2008 it set up the subsidiary Superbrands for Trading and Investment for this business, which opened Jordan's first Nespresso boutique in 2013 together with an e-commerce platform and now has points of sale in Um Uthaina, City Mall, Taj Mall and Abdali Mall, serving the Nespresso Classic line for homes and Nespresso Professional for offices, hotels, cafés and restaurants. In 2017 General Mills granted Superbrands the franchise for Häagen-Dazs ice cream. The company sums up its values as people, integrity, passion, trust and brand building together with its partners.

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Jordan• Amman

Mohammad Hussein Atieh & Partners Co. (MHA) says it was founded in 1954 by Mohammed Hussein Atieh in the oldest and best-known foodstuff wholesale market in Amman, with the aim of importing, selling and distributing consumer food products, and describes itself today as one of the leading companies in this sector in the Jordanian market, distributing a wide range of products through partnerships with numerous international brands and companies. The company says it operates a fleet of over 150 distribution vehicles, making it one of the largest distribution and marketing companies in the Kingdom, and that it covers sales channels across Jordan — malls, supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies — from north to south. Its cash-van division alone covers over 11,986 retail outlets, alongside over 348 key accounts, 307 wholesale customers and 225 pharmacies. The sales team includes 10 supervisors, 72 cash-van salesmen, 12 wholesale salesmen, 20 distribution drivers and 20 merchandisers, using hand-held devices and real-time order booking. It has around 5,000 m² of storage and owns National Wings Co., which manages the Al-Mahatta bonded free-zone area with about 17,000 m² of storage in the heart of Amman. Its partners page shows four companies: Edita Food Industries, the regional baked-goods maker known for Molto, HoHos, Twinkies and Bake Rolls; Seville Products, a maker of chocolate, biscuits, wafers and ice cream whose brands include Piccadilly, Tiffany and London Dairy; Turkey's OYAK Group, founded in 1936, whose best-known brands include Sarelle and Tadelle; and Italy's Champion, a maker of chewing gum and confectionery. The company notes that most of its items have a shelf life of about four months, which calls for fast distribution. The company states its vision as being the leading distributor of consumer food products in the Kingdom and its mission as strengthening customer trust, expanding distribution channels and offering high-quality products through well-known commercial agencies, with plans to acquire new international agencies and enter regional markets.

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Jordan• Amman

City Towers Marketing (CTM) presents itself as a leading food distribution and marketing company in Jordan, specialising in bringing FMCG and food products to every corner of the Jordanian market, and is based in Amman. The company says it has more than 15 years of experience in food distribution and describes itself as a partner for brands in market growth. The company says it provides effective solutions that get its partners' products to consumers quickly, efficiently and nationwide, and that it aims to represent high-quality international and local food brands in Jordan through professional distribution channels — retail, wholesale and direct sales — covering all points of sale across the country, combining creativity, strong logistics and deep knowledge of Jordan's food industry. On its website the company shows a portfolio of five brands, each with its own page: the Polish energy drink Black Energy in original and zero-sugar versions; Fruit Shoot, the British children's drink made with real fruit juices and no added sugar, in apple and blackcurrant, orange and summer fruits flavours; Olympic Hermes Greek toffees, jellies and candies; Emi Sweet Cake cupcakes and pound cakes from the UAE, including sugar-free varieties; and Al-Assaf roasted seeds in the Levantine style. The company sums up its mission as delivering top-quality food products in Jordan through impactful marketing strategies, maximising market share and building long-term relationships, and its vision as being Jordan's trusted leader in food distribution and marketing, creating value for brands and ensuring their accessibility to consumers through innovation and efficiency. The Al-Assaf Seeds page carries the line 'Part of CTM Group'.

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Jordan• Amman

Al Zanbaka Est. presents itself as a leading full-service distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Jordan, based on Zeid Ben Ad Dathenah Street in Al-Muqabalain, Amman. The company says it was established in 1971 as the Ali Diab Al Zoubi Company and renamed Al Zanbaka in 1991; its logo today carries the name Hesham Ali Diab Al-Zoubi & Partners Co. with the words 'Since 1971'. The company says its team of over 200 people works in management, sales and marketing, warehousing and distribution, and that it covers one of the largest retail, foodservice and wholesale networks in Jordan, serving more than 5,000 clients including hypermarkets, large grocery stores, mini markets, wholesale outlets, hotels, restaurants and cafés, and van sales. It has an 8,000 m² dry warehouse, a 3,000 m² chilled and frozen warehouse and a 2,000 m² sorting and repackaging facility, a fleet of 31 delivery trucks, 8 vans and 35 sales vehicles, and cites over 700 SKUs. The company says it represents over 30 agencies in food and non-food categories; its brands page shows American Garden, Pasta Zara, Weetabix, Mission, Hero, Sweet Baby Ray's, Alpen, Ken's Foods, Acorsa olives, Domino sugar, Anjar, Mother's Recipe, Ajinomoto, Cantadora, Pastificio Bragagnolo, Özmen Un, Polen Gıda and Anker Food, and its profile also names Dupont d'Isigny and Chico. It describes itself as a leader in nuts, dried fruits and pulses, procuring almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and pecans from the United States, Chile, Vietnam and Eastern Europe. Its agro-commodities page lists suppliers including Setton Farms, La Nogalera, Chase Pecan, Horizon Nut, Crain Walnut, Victor Packing, Hoang Son and Long Son. The company sums up its approach as commitment to client satisfaction, target- and results-oriented work, transparency to build trade confidence, and control of the supply chain from source to warehouse to delivery. It also carries non-food brands such as Royal Oak charcoal and cat food, not covered on this page.

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Jordan• Amman

Yousef Nader & Sons Co. Ltd. is a Jordanian company based in Amman on Al Lawzeh Street in Al Yasmin, which describes itself as a wholly owned, full-service distributor of fast-moving consumer goods serving the Jordanian market since 1955. The company says it grew from modest beginnings into a household name with a large market share in the sugar industry and has become the go-to company for well-known local and international brands, with a team of about 250 people spanning sales, logistics, warehousing and marketing. The company states that it operates 34,000 m² of warehousing and storage for food and non-food products, 700 m² of which is refrigerated down to -20°C, located to cover the main cities of Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and the port city of Aqaba. Its fleet of 75 delivery trucks of various types, including 7 refrigerated trucks, operates across Jordan. It says it serves retail, wholesale and food-service segments throughout the Kingdom, takes part in HORECA events, tastings and product launches, and runs a modern packing plant for PE and PP bags of sugar, rice, grains and legumes, as well as vinegar and cooking oils. The company's 2024 catalogue covers sugar and salt; rice; legumes and bulgur; oils and fats (sunflower oil, canola oil, Al-Nabulsi olive oil and vegetable ghee); dairy (Brio triangle and cheddar cheese, Aphrodite Cyprus halloumi and milk powder); tea; seafood (Sunny Sea and Del Mar tuna and sardines, and frozen seafood); and beverages (Caesar and Frutail juices, Bison and Cade energy drinks). Brands shown include Savola's Al Osra sugar, Indus Valley rice, Bragg products from the US, Brownie Brittle, Al Ghazal pasta from Modern Flour Mills, and Cetris. The company also sells its own brands, chiefly New Land, whose catalogue covers canned fruit and vegetables, pickles and olives, sauces and dressings, spices, syrups, breadcrumbs, breakfast cereals and popcorn, and the Nader brand for sugar and rice; the catalogue also features La Casa condiments, canned goods, hot dogs and peanut butter. The company says it was named "Distributor of the Year" and received a "Market Share" award for Al Osra sugar from its partners at Savola Foods; its vision is to be the first choice for food distribution in Jordan, and it lists its values as integrity, excellence, commitment, courage and customer orientation.

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Jordan• Amman

Transmed Jordan is the Jordanian arm of the Transmed group, headquartered in Amman in the Al Qastal Industrial Area of south Amman, off the Airport Highway. The group's Jordan page states that Transmed Jordan was established in 1977, and its "Our Story" section says Transmed expanded its activities and portfolio to Jordan in 1977, two years after entering the Gulf region. The group describes itself as a distribution company headquartered in Dubai, founded in 1943 in Beirut, and as one of the largest and fastest-growing FMCG distributors, operating in the Levant, the Gulf, Africa and Europe. The Jordan page shows a coverage map with the head office in Amman, distribution markets served by Transmed Jordan in Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, Mafraq, Zarqa, Madaba and Aqaba, and distribution partners in Balqa, Karak, Tafilah and Ma'an. The company says its distribution centre in Jordan achieved ISO 22000:2018 certification for distribution, storage and third-party logistics (3PL) services for dry, chilled and frozen food products. The group says it covers the full value chain, from logistics and sales to promotion, customer management, marketing and merchandising. According to its page, Transmed Jordan's portfolio consists of food and non-food products, with key food brands in Jordan such as Mars, Perfetti, McVitie's and Ülker. The Jordan brand list shows Mars, Snickers, Twix, Galaxy, Bounty, M&M's and Maltesers chocolate; Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Smint and Babol confectionery; Tilda rice; Afia oil; Najjar and Jacobs coffee; Ristorante frozen pizza; Emborg; Master Chips; Crew's and Sysco. Its non-food lines include Clorox, Selpak and Mattel toys. The page lists Transmed's partners in Jordan as Mars Incorporated, Pladis Global, Savola, Bunge, Dr. Oetker, Tilda, Najjar, Jacobs, Uhrenholt, Sysco, Difco Group, Nutzz and Crew's. The group sums up its dream as being "the best partner for building brands that people love" and says it represents global companies such as Mars, Kellogg's, Danone, Ferrero, Dr. Oetker, Perfetti, Lotus and Ülker across its markets.

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Al Ezz Trading and Distribution Co presents itself as a Syrian FMCG food trading and distribution company headquartered in Damascus. Its website states that it was established in Syria in 2007 and has grown from an FMCG distributor into an importer and distributor of high-quality food products and general merchandise, specialising in food, beverages, oils, fats and sugar for the retail and wholesale markets. It describes its vision as delivering the right products to the right customers on time through a reliable distribution network. The company says it has 4,000 m² of warehouse facilities, a team of 36 people and a truck fleet, and that it covers around 37,000 convenience stores. It serves wholesale, retail, HORECA and traditional channels and publishes coverage rates of 71% for wholesalers, 100% for hyper- and supermarkets, 68% for HORECA and 92% for convenience stores. Its stated coverage area is Damascus, Daraa, Sweida, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Homs, Latakia, Tartus, Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, Hasakah and Qamishli, and it handles market analysis, sourcing, financing, forecasting, purchasing, warehousing, transport and fleet routing in-house. Its portfolio covers food, beverages, oils, fats, sugar and commodities. The site says it works with brands and trading houses including Unilever, Mazola, Durrah Sugar, Aseel, Mumtaz, Unikai, Junet, Ali Cafe, Cargill, Sucden, ED&F Man and Louis D. It shows Saudi-made Mazola oils, ghee, mayonnaise and ranch products, sugar from the Durrah refinery in Yanbu, and Junet and Unikai juices distributed through retail and wholesale channels. The company says that since 2012 it has shifted its focus to staple commodities because of the import ban on most finished products, and now imports about 30,000 tonnes of sugar a year through trading houses such as Cargill and Sucden, from origins including Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, India, the UAE and Brazil, plus about 7,000 tonnes of medium- and long-grain rice a year. The company states that it has launched a packing business under its own private label with a capacity of 7,000 tonnes a year for products such as sugar, rice, bulgur and lentils. Its stated mission is to be a leading FMCG importer and distributor while ensuring quality, value, customer satisfaction and sustainable growth, and it says it aims to strengthen its position among Syria's top distribution companies by importing leading brands and building long-term partnerships with regional and international suppliers.