Awal Creamy Labneh (Turkish)

Manufacturer• Bahrain• Member since 1963

Awal Dairy Company states it is the first dairy company in Bahrain, established in 1963, a closely held private limited company producing and distributing dairy products, juices and ice cream. It lists FSSC 22000, Halal (GSO 2055-1) and HACCP certification. Its Awal-branded range includes full cream, low fat, skimmed and lactose-free milk, evaporated and flavoured milk, creamy Turkish-style labneh, laban and yoghurt, shredded mozzarella, salted and unsalted butter, thick, cooking and sterilized cream, alongside Fabion ice cream and juices. The company is based in Al Hajar, Bahrain, with branches in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait. Bahrain's labour fund Tamkeen describes it as an exporter of its products to regional markets, supported in an expansion to raise production and exports.