| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast-moving consumer goods |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Abdul Razak Allana |
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates |
Area served | 100+ countries |
Key people | Feroz Allana (Supervisory Board); Irfan Allana (Supervisory Board); Shiraz Allana (Supervisory Board) |
| Products | Edible oils and fats; impulse foods; culinary ingredients; ice cream; agri-products; personal & home care; packaging |
| Brands | London Dairy; Tiffany; Noor; Rahma; Al Baker; Igloo; Hayat; Savannah |
Number of employees | 12,000+ (group-wide) |
| Website | iffco.com |
IFFCO Group is a privately held fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 1975 by Indian entrepreneur Abdul Razak Allana, the group manufactures and markets food and non-food products across the Middle East and other regions.
History
IFFCO began operations in the UAE in 1975 and expanded into branded consumer goods during the 1980s and 1990s under the Allana family’s leadership.[1] In July 2006, Gulf News reported a US$275 million food production complex for IFFCO in Dubai Industrial City to produce brands such as Noor, London Dairy, Al Baker and Tiffany.[2]
In June 2010, a 500,000 m2 logistics area opened in Dubai Industrial City to support regional exports.[3]
In November 2022, IFFCO and DP World agreed to develop a 30,000 m2 edible oil packing plant in the Berbera Economic Zone (Somaliland).[4]
In March 2023, THRYVE, described as the Middle East’s first 100% plant-based meat factory, opened in Dubai Industrial City.[5]
In June 2024, Italy’s export credit agency SACE announced an Islamic facility with IFFCO to support the Italian food and beverage value chain under SACE’s Push Strategy.[6]
Operations
IFFCO has presence across multiple business lines, including agri-commodities, oils and fats, impulse foods, culinary, personal and home care, packaging solutions, sales and distribution, logistics, and foodservice.[7] For the out-of-home segment, the company highlights a foodservice unit branded as IFFCO Professional.[8]
Sustainability
IFFCO publishes environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports and has set a Sustainability Strategy 2030.[9] In December 2023, trade outlets reported the launch of a carbon-neutral olive oil under the Rahma brand.[10]
In 2024, Tetra Pak’s first Arabia Sustainability Report highlighted a water-recovery station at IFFCO’s Nabatat plant in Saudi Arabia that reportedly reuses up to 95% of water used in filling equipment.[11][12] Also in 2024, Noor Oil’s programme with the BEEAH Group to recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel was reported by ESG MENA.[13]
Notes
- Sometimes stylised as IFFCO or IFFCO Group of Companies; it is unrelated to India’s Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO).
References
- ^ "50 Indian Power List – 26. The Allana Family". Arabian Business. 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Issac, J. (4 July 2006). "Dubai Industrial City to host $275m IFFCO plant". Gulf News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Industrial City opens 500,000 sqm logistics area". Zawya. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "IFFCO signs agreement with DP World to develop edible oil packing plant in Berbera Economic Zone, Somaliland". Emirates News Agency (WAM). 9 November 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "First 100% plant-based meat factory in Middle East opens in Dubai". Emirates News Agency (WAM). 17 March 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Italy's SACE, UAE's IFFCO Group collaborate on first Islamic Facility under Push Programme". Zawya. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Brands you love". IFFCO Group. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Justin Emmanuel Steinbach, CEO – IFFCO Professional, interview with Gulf Gourmet". IFFCO Group. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "ESG Report 2023" (PDF). IFFCO Group. 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "IFFCO launches region's first carbon-neutral olive oil product by Rahma". Hotel & Catering News Middle East. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Tetra Pak Launches First-Ever Arabia Sustainability Report". Tetra Pak. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Tetra Pak unveils first Arabia Sustainability Report with emphasis on circular economy". Packaging MEA. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Noor Oil partners with BEEAH to recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel". ESG MENA. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
External links
- Official website
