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Beverages
PepsiCo franchise & water
- Sole bottler & franchisee of PepsiCo International
- Extensive soft drinks distribution network
- Pure drinking water processing and bottling
1952
PepsiCo franchisee since
Est. 1952 — Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
RefreshingBahrainsince 1952.
Ahmadi Industries B.S.C. is the Kingdom's PepsiCo bottler and exclusive agent — the first PepsiCo operation in the GCC — and home to Ahmadi Dairy, pure drinking water and leading food agencies.
A GCC first
The region's first PepsiCo operation
- Years as Bahrain's PepsiCo bottler
- 70+
- Years as Bahrain's PepsiCo bottler
- Litres dairy production volume
- 10M+
- Litres dairy production volume
- Local dairy market share
- 40%
- Local dairy market share
- People across the group
- 500+
- People across the group
01—Heritage
Eight decades of firsts in the Gulf.
From humble beginnings to a landmark in Bahrain's soft drink and dairy industry — a story of quality, partnership and innovation.
- 1940
The beginning
The Ahmadi business group is founded by the late Abdullah Ahmadi, laying the groundwork for a lasting enterprise.
- 1952
PepsiCo partnership
Appointed bottler and exclusive agent for PepsiCo products in Bahrain — the very first PepsiCo operation in the GCC.
- 1982
Ahmadi Dairy established
Founded by the late Abdulla Hussain Ahmadi, with a production plant built by Alfa Laval, diversifying the group into dairy.
“1952 — the year Ahmadi Industries brought PepsiCo to the Gulf, and never looked back.”
Headquarters
Salmaniya, Manama
Serving Bahrain and the wider GCC with bottling, dairy and distribution under one roof.
02—Portfolio
Three divisions. One standard of quality.
Delivering quality products across beverages, dairy and essential foodstuffs to the Bahraini market.
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Ahmadi Dairy
Premium dairy products
- Over 10 million litres production volume
- Ice creams, milk, yoghurt, laban and juice
- Pioneered a sugar-free ice cream range
40%
Local market share
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Trading & Agencies
Foodstuff distribution
- Al Watania frozen chicken
- Sara frozen cakes
- 3 Chef's frozen chicken products
- Pure Aqua bottled water & Basmati rice
Global
Import supply chain
Brands we bottle, make & distribute
- BeveragePepsi
- Beverage7UP
- BeverageMirinda
- BeverageMountain Dew
- DairyAhmadi Dairy
- WaterPure Aqua
- FoodsAl Watania
- FoodsSara
03—Operations
Built to deliver, every single day.
With dedicated people and an extensive distribution network, Ahmadi Industries maintains a formidable presence across Bahrain.
15+
Specialised dairy distribution trucks covering the island daily.
Production
Advanced dairy production plants engineered by industry leaders including Alfa Laval.
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Active supply chain
Robust global importing ensures constant availability of FMCG goods across the Kingdom.
- 02
Adaptability
Continuously evolving to meet the challenges and opportunities of the regional market.
- 03
Community commitment
Proud sponsor of the Bahrain Tennis Club, supporting local sport and community initiatives.
04—Leadership
Guided by vision and experience.
Decades of industry expertise keeping Ahmadi Industries at the forefront of the FMCG sector.
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Chairman
Ali Abdulla Ahmadi
Chairman since June 2011. Formerly Independent Director at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co. B.S.C.
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Vice Chairman
Khalid A. Ahmadi
Board leadership guiding the group's strategy across beverages, dairy and trading.
Key management
- A K Sankar
- Plant Manager
- Sameer Al Wardi
- Marketing Manager
- Abdulaziz Fathalla
- Dairy Manager
- Abbas Ahmed
- HR Manager
- Deepak Matiyali
- QA & Operations
- Mahmood Arafat
- Logistics
05—Contact
Let's talk partnership.
Distribution, agencies, supply or careers — our team in Manama would be glad to hear from you.
- Headquarters
- Building 664, Road 2913, Block 329, Salmaniya, Manama, Bahrain
- Postal address
- P.O. Box 34, Manama
- Telephone
- +973 1727 1333