“Egypt Foods” saved energy via advanced production technology

Egypt Foods Group, founded in 1999, is a leading Egyptian manufacturer of snacks, best known for its flagship “Tiger” potato chips brand. The company operates from the Mubarak Industrial Zone in Quesna, Monufia Governorate, supplying the local market with high-quality snack products.

To address high energy use, water consumption, and production inefficiencies, Egypt Foods invested in a new energy-efficient potato chips production line. The system, supplied by ISHIDA (UK) with auxiliaries from Atlas Copco and Heat & Control, represents a major step towards sustainable growth. The project was financed under GEFF Egypt with a loan of US$4.81 million, covering 88% of the total investment.

The existing production lines were less efficient compared to best available technologies. Through the new investment, Egypt Foods aimed to reduce energy and water consumptions and increase production capacity.

This investment ensures that Egypt Foods continues to lead the Egyptian snack industry while aligning with global sustainability standards.

The new line delivers significant improvements:

• Energy savings: 65,273 MWh annually, equivalent to 556,465 GJ.
• Environmental impact: 27,485 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided per year.
• Water savings: 20,235 m³ annually.
• Productivity: increased by 50%, reaching 61,776 tonnes annually.
• Financial performance: A payback period of just 1.3 years.
• Employment impact: 150 permanent jobs and 50 temporary jobs created.

GEFF Egypt’s role was essential, providing not only financing but also technical expertise to identify the best available technologies and ensure project eligibility. The project also qualified for a 10% investment incentive (US$481,161) due to exceeding the minimum energy saving threshold.

The Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF), was developed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and is financially supported by the EU, EIB and AFD.