Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Founded in Amman, Jordan, Aghati Sweets & Ice Cream Co. L.T.D. is a leading manufacturer and retailer of premium Arabic sweets, ice cream, and traditional desserts. With deep roots in Levantine culinary traditions, the company has grown to become a regional and international benchmark for quality and authenticity in Middle Eastern confectionery.

Core Business

Aghati operates as a vertically integrated producer, exporter, and retailer of traditional Arab desserts and modern sweets. The company’s operations encompass:

• In-house production and processing
• Retail stores and franchise operations
• Export and private label services

With a central production facility in Amman, the company ensures product consistency and scale while maintaining artisanal methods at its core.

Product and Service Offerings

Aghati’s expansive product portfolio blends heritage and innovation, covering five main categories:

Arabic Sweets

• Baklava: Pistachio, cashew, walnut varieties
• Kunafa: With cheese, cream, or nut fillings
• Maamoul: Date-filled, pistachio-filled, walnut-filled
• Barazq & Ghraibeh: Delicate butter cookies and sesame-coated pastries

Turkish Delights

• Halqoum: With pistachio, rosewater, orange
• Turkish Baklava: Layered filo and syrup desserts with nuts

Cakes & Patisserie

• Custom-designed cakes
• Celebration and wedding cakes
• Fusion desserts combining Arabic and European styles

Ice Cream

• Arabian Ice Cream: Mastic-based traditional styles
• Italian Gelato: Premium milk-based and fruit-based offerings

Frozen Products

• Knafeh Dough
• Qatayef Pastry
• Nabulsiya Cheese

All products are made using high-grade ingredients, and are available for both retail and B2B distribution. The company offers bespoke packaging and private label solutions for exporters and corporate clients.

Specialisation and Core USP

Aghati’s distinctiveness lies in its ability to combine heritage-based recipes with modern production capabilities, offering:

• Handcrafted sweets using traditional methods
• Authentic Levantine and Ottoman dessert flavors
• High-end presentation and gift packaging options
• Tailored private-label and export-ready production

Their central production is HACCP certified and features semi-automated production lines, allowing for scalability without compromising on authenticity.

Financial Strength

Though a privately held company, Aghati has demonstrated consistent growth by:

• Expanding its retail footprint in Jordan and GCC countries
• Establishing premium product positioning across local and international markets
• Investing in modern production and cold chain logistics

The company’s premium pricing, high repeat business, and growing export partnerships are indicators of financial sustainability and growth trajectory.

Export and Shipment Record

Based on export intelligence sources such as Volza and ImportYeti, Aghati actively exports to:

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Oman
• United Kingdom
• United States (ethnic retail segment)

Products shipped include baklava gift boxes, frozen kunafa, maamoul, and Arabic sweets assortments. The company processes 50–70 export consignments annually, typically aligned with Ramadan, Eid, and festive retail cycles.

Target Markets

Aghati targets:

• Retail and gourmet food chains
• Hotels and catering businesses
• Duty-free outlets and airport retailers
• Ethnic and premium food distributors
• Corporate gifting and private label brands

The premium nature of its offerings aligns well with festive, hospitality, and expatriate markets in the Middle East and Western countries.

Capabilities

Aghati’s manufacturing and operational infrastructure includes:

• Modern confectionery lines with ISO-compliant process controls
• Cold chain logistics for frozen and chilled products
• Custom branding and packaging services
• Multilingual labeling for exports
• Dedicated R&D and flavor innovation unit

The facility can handle both high-volume B2B orders and boutique gift box production, making it uniquely versatile.

Certifications and Compliance

Aghati ensures compliance with:

• HACCP Food Safety Standards
• Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA)
• GCC health and packaging regulations
• Halal certification
• Export documentation and barcoding systems

Their in-house QA team monitors quality from raw material sourcing to final packaging.

Customer Testimonials

“We source Aghati’s frozen kunafa and maamoul regularly—they are a staple for our Ramadan retail season.”
– Premium Food Distributor, Dubai

“Aghati sweets are the definition of Middle Eastern hospitality—flavorful, beautiful, and consistently delivered.”
– Executive Chef, 5-Star Hotel Chain, Qatar

Major Achievements

• Recognized as one of Jordan’s top artisanal sweets producers
• Expanded into multiple GCC retail markets with customized packaging
• Partnered with leading hospitality and airline catering firms
• Developed a premium gifting line for Eid and festive occasions
• Launched a successful private-label manufacturing program with regional and international brands

With a fusion of tradition, flavor, and premium quality, Aghati Sweets & Ice Cream Co. continues to elevate Levantine desserts into global gourmet experiences.