Al-Wadi Al-Akhdar
(Redirected from Draft:Al Wadi Al Akhdar)
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founders | Bechara Obegi & Frank Farage |
| Headquarters | Beirut , Lebanon |
| Website | www |
Al Wadi Al Akhdar (Arabic: الوادي الأخضر, lit. 'The Green Valley') is a Lebanese food brand. It was founded in 1979 and has a presence in more than 25 countries.[1][2][3] Al Wadi Al Akhdar product range includes over 150 products in 15 food categories, mostly within the Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine categories. The brand is part of the Obégi Group.[4][5]
History
[edit]- In 1979, Al Wadi Al Akhdar was founded by Bechara Obegi and Frank Farage during the Lebanese Civil War. The brand launched three products: Hummus Tahini (حمص طحيني)Ful Medames(فول مدمس) & Chickpeas.
- In 1980, the brand introduced canned vegetables. That same year, their traditionally-roasted Baba Ghanoush (بابا غنوج) was released.
- In 1992, Al Wadi Al Akhdar launched frozen vegetables.[citation needed]
ISO
[edit]Al Wadi Al Akhdar received the Lebanese ISO 9001 certification during the late 90s and the Lebanese ISO 22000 certification in 2018.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "New plant planned for Alwadi Al Akhdar". BusinessNews.com.lb. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Wadi al-Akhdar lance son hommos frais en Europe - Sibylle Rizk". Commerce du Levant (in French). 28 December 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Al-Wadi al-Akhdar ferme son usine de Nahr el-Mott - Alfred Acar". Commerce du Levant (in French). 12 November 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Al-Wadi al-Akhdar : une marque d'huile d'olive libanaise - Muriel Rozelier". Commerce du Levant (in French). 1 March 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Crash aérien : le groupe Obégi perd un de ses leaders". L'Orient-Le Jour. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2020.