Egypt’s Edita Food Iraq bakery market Industries has taken a major step to strengthen its regional presence by creating a UAE-based holding company, Edita Investments Holding LTD. Through this new entity, the company invested IQD 960.7 million in Ahramat Al-Nile for General Trading and Food Industries Limited in Iraq. This company was previously known as Tuma Jebur Abbas. The investment came through a capital increase aimed at supporting future operations.
Following a partnership agreement signed earlier this year, Edita plans to begin Iraq bakery market operations before the end of 2025. The company has already relocated one of its bakery production lines to Baghdad. This move will help speed up its market entry and start production as quickly as possible.
Edita’s strategy focuses on capturing opportunities in Iraq’s fast-growing consumer market. Demand for baked goods continues to rise, especially in the core cake and bakery segments where Edita has long experience. By combining its regional expertise with local production, the company aims to deliver fresh products that meet Iraqi tastes and preferences.
The decision to invest in Iraq is also part of Edita’s wider expansion plan across the Middle East. Iraq offers a large consumer base, with young demographics and increasing spending power. By establishing production facilities in Baghdad, Edita can also reduce logistics costs and improve delivery times.
This initiative reflects Edita’s confidence in Iraq’s food sector potential. The company aims to bring its popular product range to local shelves quickly, while also adapting flavors and packaging to suit the Iraqi market. With the bakery line already in place, Edita expects to start operations smoothly once regulatory and setup processes are complete.
The partnership with Ahramat Al-Nile ensures strong local market knowledge and distribution capabilities. This collaboration should help the brand achieve rapid growth in Iraq, while also contributing to job creation and industry development.
Edita’s expansion into Iraq shows a clear commitment to long-term investment. It combines market potential, operational readiness, and product innovation. As competition grows, the company hopes its established reputation in the bakery industry will give it a strong advantage.