Foodstuff & Beverages

Yahia Sayed Omar owner and President of YSO Import-Export established this organization in early 1969, and is considered one of the largest Private organizations in exporting Ethiopian Agricultural Products, mainly Spices, Pulses, Oil Seeds, and Natural Produce. With a location within the heart of the Ethiopian capital "Addis Ababa" & in the most strategic area of the business district - "MERKATO" - the largest open-air market in Africa. The organization employs 17 permanent personnel of managerial and secretarial levels, and during the harvest season, between 300 to 500 are employed on contract basis, supervised by strict quality control procedures to clean, pack and prepare quality commodities for the international market. Our own cleaning facilities are located in the town of Nazareth (99 Kms South-East Addis Ababa) on a land area of over 10,000 Square meters. In the first quarter of 2004, a second, up-to-date processing line was introduced for higher efficiency, quality and output to meet our increasing commitments world wide.  Soon, we shall introduce HULLED Sesame seeds chemically processed utilizing high technology machines imported from Lebanon. With great emphasis to set the pace for more international acceptance of Ethiopian Natural Dry Ginger, YSO has set up its own one of a kind, Ginger Processing Center (YSOGPC) in November 2003. Output of this center is known as YSO Exclusive Quality.

Cafejavas is a full-service, quick-casual, coffee-themed restaurant chain in Kampala Uganda. It provides the perfect refuge from a busy days shopping or a quick break from the office. It is where Kampala goes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and pastries. Menu items are specifically designed to meet the needs of just about everyone looking for a friendly informal dining experience. Great emphasis is put on customer service. The staff are highly skilled, trained and experienced in the hospitality industry. Cafejavas is part of Mandela Group of companies, the parent company to City Tyres, City Oil, City Lubes, City World, Savers, and Mandela Auto Spares.

Historically, the group was a ship chandler, and its first emblematic industrial activity was the production of hydric block ice. Today, COUBECHE companies lie on a 28,000 sq.m property near the Port, and on a 17,000 Sqm land in the industrial zone. They directly employ some 630 people. The Group's companies hinge on two major activities, one industrial and the other commercial. Etablissements COUBECHE » was founded in Obock in 1885 by Mohamed SALEH COUBECHE and was transferred to Djibouti in 1893. MINERAL WATERCreated in 2001 to meet the market demand, Crystal mineral water immediately ranks first as an alternative to imported mineral water.With an unparalleled price-quality ratio, Crystal mineral water is produced locally under Coca-Cola license, on two different lines. Its efficient production process stems from the most advanced reverse osmosis filtering techniques. Crystal water is bottled in 50cl and 1.5L PET bottles, and in 18.9L containers for water dispensers. In January 2010, Crystal moves forward to perfectly satisfy our consumers expectations by proposing a new mineralization formula (enriched with bicarbonate), and a more elegant bottle assorted with a 100% recyclable transparent label.ICE FACTORYIce is produced from water de-mineralized through reverse osmosis, or from city water. It is delivered in 25 kg blocks, or crushed, in 25 kg bags.SUPERMARKETSIn November 2011, Coubèche Group opened your 16,146ft² (1,500m²) Casino Haramous supermarket, perfectly illustrating the brand new concept of the Casino chain – an investment allowing you to find there more than 7,000 product references coming from around the world. Butchery, cheese counter, bakery, pastry, deli counter, catering, grocery… nothing is missing! Additionally, a large frozen food counter is at your disposal. Your Casino Haramous supermarket also offers you a range of small household appliances, household equipment and games for all age groups.Thanks to an exceptional distribution network in all the Republic of Djibouti, with 120 wholesalers and close to 3,000 sales outlets, this industry generates a whole network of transport, wholesale and retail activities, becoming a source of job creation and significant value added for the economy. The COUBECHE Group, which supports the country’s economic growth, resolutely looks to the future. Large projects are underway, whether pertaining to the expansion of the industrial capacity of « Etablissements COUBECHE SARL » or the development and diversification of the networks of major food brands managed by the « Glacières COUBECHE SARL ». These projects are expected to be completed soon and should hence contribute to perpetuate the position held by COUBECHE Companies, inherently tied to the development and future of the Republic of Djibouti.

The extra virgin olive oil "River of Gold" comes from the olive groves of sunny hills and plains that Tunisian planted for centuries by caring hands and carefully picked the months of November and December, at the time where olives reach their optimal degree of maturity, harvest is manual to get healthy fruits and guarantee the production of Arabic. The same day, they are transported in ventilated crates "Huilerie Loued" where they will be selected with great care. Then they will be defoliated and washed with clean water before being crushed and mixed. The oil will be separated from the olive paste by cold pressure in order to preserve its taste and flavour. The extraction process is driven by a mechanical system made of stainless steel. The storage of the oil is made in vats sub-terraines ceramic to ensure to its customers high quality extra virgin olive oil with low acidity and a fruity taste. In Tunisia, and more specifically in the Sahel region, whose name is associated for over 2000 years with the olive tree, symbol of peace and prosperity, family LOUED, Moknine, began before 1928 the extraction of Olive oil by traditional methods. They have invested in this activity their greatest interest and expertise and have continued since to develop this work by improving production systems to achieve the use of new technologies and modern equipment responding to the most severe quality standards retaining the authenticity of the product and providing related special care to the various phases of production. 

Oriental Food Africa is the division of Oriental Foods Sdn Bhd, Asia's largest manufacturer of Snacks and confectionery. Our brands include 'Super Ring", 'Jacker", "Rota", "Fudo swiss roll". Present in more than 45 countries and currently Africa's fastest growing snack brand. All our products are halall, GMP, Haccp and ISO certified.