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Delivering Iraq's largest food programs

IRAQI FOOD BASKET PROGRAM

Project Overview

The Iraqi Food Basket Program is one of Iraq's largest national food security initiatives. Through strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Al-Awees plays a vital role in sourcing, supplying, and distributing essential food commodities, ensuring reliable access to high-quality staple products for millions of citizens across all governorates.

Scope of Work

  • International Procurement & Sourcing
  • Strategic Food Supply Management
  • Quality Inspection & Food Safety
  • Warehousing & Inventory Management
  • Nationwide Distribution
  • Supply Chain Coordination

Strategic Impact

Strengthens Iraq's food security by ensuring the continuous availability of essential food products, enhancing supply chain resilience, and supporting the government's long-term social welfare and economic stability objectives.

Key Facts

40M+
Iraqi Citizens Served
18
Iraqi Governorates Covered
100%
Nationwide Distribution Network
365 Days
Continuous Supply Operations
IRAQI ARMY FOOD SUPPLY

Project Overview

Al-Awees provides integrated food supply solutions for the Iraqi Armed Forces through a comprehensive logistics network designed to deliver safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products while maintaining operational efficiency and uninterrupted supply.

Scope of Work

  • Food Procurement
  • Product Processing & Packaging
  • Warehousing & Cold Storage
  • Transportation & Distribution
  • Inventory Management
  • Quality Assurance

Strategic Impact

Enhances operational readiness by providing reliable food support for military personnel, while demonstrating Al-Awees' capability to manage large-scale national supply programs with efficiency and consistency.

Key Facts

300+
Meals Delivered Daily
24/7
Continuous Supply Operations
18
Governorates Supported
100%
Food Safety Compliance
AL AWEES INDUSTRIAL CITY

Project Overview

The Al-Awees Industrial City is a landmark strategic investment currently under development in Mahmoudiyah, designed to create one of Iraq's most integrated food production, logistics, and industrial ecosystems. Covering approximately 153 dunams, the project combines advanced manufacturing, strategic storage, logistics infrastructure, and support facilities within a single integrated platform that strengthens national food security and industrial development.

Key Facts

153Dunams
Industrial City Area
200,000Tons
Grain Silos Capacity
600–800T/Day
Tomato paste factory capacity
6
Production Plants (Food & Industrial Capacity)
600T/Day
Flour Factory Capacity
3
Warehouse Types (Dry – Chilled – Frozen)
80T/Day
Legumes
1
Integrated Industrial Ecosystem

Integrated Industrial Ecosystem

  1. 1
    Manufacturing

    Manufacturing

    Advanced Production Facilities

    • Flour Mill
    • Legumes Processing Plant
    • Tomato Paste Factory
    • Dairy Factory
    • Tea Packaging Plant
    • PP Bags Factory
  2. 2
    Strategic Storage

    Strategic Storage

    High - Capacity & Modern Storage

    • 200,000 Tons Grain Silos
    • Dry Warehouse
    • Chilled Warehouse
    • Frozen Warehouse
  3. 3
    Infrastructure

    Infrastructure

    Reliable & Sustainable Infrastructure

    • Internal Roads Network
    • Power Supply
    • Water Supply
    • Wastewater System
    • Pumping Stations
  4. 4
    Support Facilities

    Support Facilities

    People - Centric Facilities

    • Administration Buildings
    • Guest House
    • Workers Accommodation
    • Fire & Emergency Center
    • Civil Defense Facilities
  5. 5
    Logistics Services

    Logistics Services

    Efficient Movement & Distribution

    • Loading & Unloading Yards
    • Distribution Centers
    • Internal Transport
    • External Logistics

Manufacturing Facilities

  1. Flour Factory

    Flour Factory

    600TONS / DAY

    High-capacity milling plant producing premium quality flour to meet local and regional demand.

  2. Legumes Factory

    Legumes Factory

    80TONS / DAY

    Processing and packing legumes with advanced technology to ensure quality and efficiency.

  3. Tomato Paste Factory

    Tomato Paste Factory

    600–800TONS / DAY

    High-efficiency processing plant for tomato paste production to serve local and export markets.

  4. Dairy Factory

    Dairy Factory Local

    Processing fresh milk and dairy products to support local consumption and improve nutrition.

  5. Tea Packaging Plant

    Tea Packaging Plant National Distribution

    Modern packaging plant delivering high-quality tea products to the national market.

  6. Pp Bags Factory

    Pp Bags Factory Packaging Solutions

    Producing polypropylene bags for agricultural and food packaging needs across all sectors.

Strategic Storage & Development Roadmap

Strategic Storage Infrastructure

Grain silos at Al Awees Industrial City

200,000 Tons

Grain Silos

5250

Dry Warehouse

3500

Cold Storage

3500

Frozen Storage

Development Phases

Phase01

Foundation & Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure & Site Development
  • Administrative Buildings
  • Core Storage Systems (Silos & Warehouses)
  • Utilities & Essential Services
Phase02

Core Production Launch

  • Flour Factory
  • Legumes Factory
  • Polypropylene Bags Factory
  • Initial Logistics Operations
Phase03

Expansion & Integration

  • Dairy Factory
  • Tea Packaging Plant
  • Tomato Paste Factory
  • Advanced Logistics & Distribution
  • Full Operational Integration