Ahadu PLC is one of Ethiopia’s growing food and consumer goods companies, established in 1992 with the goal of supporting industrial growth, agriculture, food processing, and consumer product manufacturing. The company operates under the broader Ahadu Group and has expanded into several sectors including food products, commercial farming, tea and coffee processing, packaging, export, pharmaceuticals, and distribution.
The company is widely known for its food manufacturing division, especially through Ahadukes Food Products S.C., which produces different biscuit and snack products for both local and international markets. Its popular biscuit brands include Marie Gold, Ginger Crunch, Tiger Creams, Bourbon Creams, Lemon Cream, and Tiger Krunch. The factory is located in Bishoftu, around 42 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, and uses modern manufacturing technology to produce high-quality and affordable food products.
Ahadu Food Industry focuses on providing affordable consumer food products while supporting Ethiopia’s industrialization and agricultural development. The company uses locally available raw materials, especially wheat sourced from Ethiopian farmers, helping create jobs and reduce import dependency. In addition to biscuits, the company has future expansion plans involving pasta, flour mills, baby food, instant noodles, and savory snack production.