Baladna delegation visits Algeria to deliberate over major dairy project

A delegation from Baladna Food Industries visited the El Beyadh province of Algeria to discuss the possibility of launching a large-scale dairy investment project in the region.

The Baladna delegation, which was accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, visited a model farm in the Bougtob area of Algeria’s western province, where plans were presented for the establishment of a milk production and cow breeding project that can prove to be a huge asset for Algeria’s periodic milk supply crisis.

The planned project area covers over 10,000 hectares. Depending on the results of the feasibility reports on soil and climate, the project is expected to launch at the beginning of next year.

Commenting on the visit, Piet Hilarides, Baladna CEO, said: “The visit to the pilot farm in Bougtob was one of the most important steps in our discussion about dairy production and cow breeding in the region. This is a very encouraging relationship as Algeria is a promising market with growing needs and Baladna is well-equipped to create a successful partnership that will support the country’s journey towards dairy self-sufficiency.”

The successful launch of this project could help reduce Algeria’s milk powder imports, which currently amount to $1.4 billion annually and extend the bilateral relations in the agriculture sector, helping Baladna expand its presence in the Pan-Arab market.

Driven by excellence and highquality standard products, Baladna is a trusted milk, dairy, juice and food brand in Qatar. Committed to bringing fresh and nutritious food choices to its consumers, the brand has progressive product research and innovation, aiming toward a healthier and more sustainable future.

Baladna Farm is located in Al Khor, Qatar, spanning across an expansive 2.6 million square metres. of land, where Baladna houses over 24,000 Holstein cows. The farm is open to the public and features the region’s most advanced rotary milking parlour, a restaurant, a carefully manicured garden, a children’s play area, and a petting zoo. Baladna Food Industries has grown to be Qatar’s largest locally owned food and dairy supplier achieving 100% selfsufficiency in milk and dairy.