Serving up quality for our community.
OUR STORY We are a diversified Ethiopian food manufacturer specializing in extraction technologies and producing a wide range of products including spices, edible oils, flours, and meals.
-
Origins
Giftii Foods and Packaging PLC was established in 1971 as a joint venture with Kalsec International to extract oleoresin paprika. The peppers were sourced from southern Ethiopia for export to the US market.
-
Initial Operations and Exports
In its early decades, Giftii focused exclusively on extracting and exporting oleoresin paprika to meet demand from its partner Kalsec International in the United States.
-
Privatization
In 2008, Giftii went through a privatization process and was acquired by Ato Akalu Geleta to transition into private ownership after many years as a state-owned enterprise.
-
Diversification and Expansion
Under its new private ownership, Giftii significantly expanded and diversified its offerings beyond oleoresin paprika. It added capabilities in oil refining, wheat milling, bakery products, textured vegetable protein and more to provide nutritious food across Ethiopia.
Leadership
Experienced leadership
Since the privatization, owner Ato Akalu Geleta has provided strategic leadership guiding Giftii's diversification and growth. His vision and business acumen have been instrumental in Giftii's evolution from a spice extractor to integrated food company.
Customer-Focused Approach
Giftii aims to understand and satisfy customer needs. We continuously improve our product quality, ingredients, and manufacturing processes based on feedback. Our customer relationships are built on trust from decades of service.
Committed to Quality
From raw materials sourcing to finished products, Giftii maintains rigorous quality control standards. We are committed to ensuring the safety, consistency, and nutrition of everything we produce.
Meet our team
Akalu Geleta President
Feleke Sebehatu General Manager
Solomon Kifle Deputy Manager
Ayalew Duressa Human Resources
Gabrela Geleta Head of Marketing
Milkii Geleta Head of Sales and Distribution
Yohannes Getnet Product Manager