LEBANESE COMPANY FOR MODERN FOOD INDUSTRY S.A.R.L. (GARDENIA GRAIN D’OR)

Gardenia Grain D’OR is a trademark of the Lebanese Company for Modern Food Industry s.a.r.l., which aims to satisfy the increasing demand in the Lebanese market for spices, grains, pickles and extra virgin olive oil. The brand also sets out to keep traditional Lebanese ingredients and dishes such as bulgur, freekeh, zaatar, meghli, sahlab and mohallabieh. The brands’s portfolio has been expanded to include vinegars, instant Lebanese mixtures, canned food and ready-to-eat meals. The latest range of Gardenia Grain D’OR includes ready-to-eat Mediterranean specialties. Year established 1989 International certificates ISO 22000, ISO 22005 Company sector • Middle Eastern food Company size Medium (50-250 employees) What percentage of production costs is attributable to raw material and parts? • 50% to less than 60% What is the breakdown of your local procurement sources? • Local Lebanese farmers ( 40%) • Other foreign-affiliated companies (60%) What is the percentage of export sales out of total sales for your company? ( 70%) Latest product Lebanese Mezza General manager Nicolas Abou Fayssal What is needed to make your business grow? • To protect Lebanese industries • To update some laws in the government • To remove export turnover from our total turnover and from taxes. • To have all international exhibition costs covered by Ministry of Economy • To have laboratories at Beirut port