• Edita allocates around USD 84M in 2026 investments, focusing 60% on Egypt and expanding into Iraq and Morocco.
• New production lines in Iraq and Morocco aim to strengthen regional presence and support growing export opportunities.
• Local Egyptian expansion includes developing half of the remaining Polaris Industrial Zone site and equipping a newly acquired factory.

Edita

Egypt’s snack giant, Edita Food Industries, is stepping up its regional expansion, with a focus on Iraq and Morocco. This is while maintaining a strong focus on its main market in Egypt.

The company allocated USD 83.9 million ( EGP 4B) as part of its investment plan for the following year. Sixty percent of this investment will target its home market, aiming to expand production capacity and reinforce domestic operations.

In an interview with Asharq Business, Edita’s CEO and Managing Director, Hany Barzy, explained that the local investment will cover half of the remaining land at Edita’s Polaris Industrial Zone factory in 6th of October City, west of Cairo. Additionally, the company is equipping another recently acquired factory to boost production.

Expansion

Beyond Egypt, Edita is eyeing growth in Iraq and Morocco. In Iraq, the company plans to add a new production line at a recently acquired factory. This factory is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. Meanwhile, in Morocco, Edita is exploring opportunities to install additional production lines to serve both local and regional markets.

The CEO also notes that the company is monitoring expansion opportunities across Egypt and the wider MENA region. These moves align with Edita’s broader strategy to increase regional exports. While domestic investment remains a priority, it is leveraging its overseas facilities to boost export growth, particularly to neighboring markets.

Edita’s ongoing investments strengthen its role in Egypt’s food sector, driving both domestic production and regional export growth.