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ALGERIA

MEDFOODS ACTIVITY IN ALGERIA

At Medfoods, our presence in Algeria reflects a long-term strategic alliance focused on sustainable growth, local empowerment, and innovative solutions tailored to the country’s unique market environment.

Due to Algeria’s evolving regulatory landscape and restrictions on food imports, we have formed a powerful partnership with a leading local player whose manufacturing and distribution infrastructure extends across the nation. Together, we are:

  • Developing and upgrading production capabilities for local food factories.

  • Co-packing and localizing international brands, ensuring compliance while maintaining global standards.

  • Designing tailored go-to-market strategies to navigate Algeria’s complex commercial, cultural, and logistical terrain.

  • Reducing dependency on imports by boosting local sourcing, formulation, and manufacturing capacity.

Our role goes beyond supply—we act as strategic advisors, working hand-in-hand with our partner to deliver high-quality food products that meet both Algerian consumer expectations and international benchmarks.

Medfoods is proud to contribute to Algeria’s industrial development while creating a reliable commercial bridge between local excellence and global expertise.

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LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

Our local partner operates one of the largest and most sophisticated distribution networks in Algeria:

  • Over 25,000 retail outlets served across 38 wilayas (regions)

  • Fleet of 195 refrigerated trucks, 12 semi-trailers, and 87 multi-capacity vehicles

  • Distribution hubs strategically located in Algiers, Oran, Setif, and beyond

  • Cold storage capacity exceeding 20,000 m³ and dry storage exceeding 17,000 m²

  • Handling over 400 brands, including global names like LU, Milka, Puck, Bonduelle, and Côte d’Or

MANUFACTURING

Medfoods, through its strategic partner, operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that support both local and international food production needs.

  • Processed cheese factory with high-speed, hygienic packaging

  • Natural cheese facility for traditional and specialty products

  • Condiment plant for sauces like mayo, ketchup, and mustard

  • Tuna & sardine factory with cold chain and export standards

  • Nuts facility for roasting, salting, and flavored variants

  • Canned goods plant for beans, vegetables, and ready meals

  • Co-packing unit for international brands and local compliance

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

  • Comprehensive go-to-market strategies tailored for local and international brands

  • Marketing consultancy covering pricing, positioning, packaging, and channel strategy

  • Full-scale in-store activation programs across major supermarket chains and local retailers

  • Over 100 brand ambassadors and promoters mobilized during seasonal and tactical campaigns

  • Live sampling, product education, and promotional giveaways executed in high-footfall areas

  • Brands supported include Francisco and Al Awafy, with wide visibility across trade fairs, retail chains, and consumer events

AGRICULTURAL

  • Two operational farms spanning 15 hectares, home to 220 cows and 40 horses

  • Over 300 hectares of cultivated land dedicated to diverse crop production

  • Seasonal and year-round harvesting of oranges, peaches, mandarins, raisins, cherries, and berries

  • Agricultural output supports raw material supply for local processing and co-packing operations

  • Farms operate under sustainable practices and contribute to Algeria’s self-sufficiency goals

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