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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

What drives us

Mission Giftii's mission is to ethically and sustainably produce high-quality, nutritious foods including oils, baked goods, soy products, and other packaged offerings. We aim to responsibly source ingredients and deliver great tasting, affordable nutrition daily.

Vision Giftii's vision is to be a trusted leader in essential foods by continuously innovating our diverse offerings to meet changing needs. We strive to make nutritious, sustainable foods accessible to more communities while maintaining our quality standards.

Goal Giftii's goals are to expand globally, invest in R&D for health-focused products, implement eco-friendly manufacturing, build partnerships with local suppliers, and nurture our culture of trust, collaboration and excellence.

Leadership

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.

Team

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