Miller Magazine Issue: 140 August 2021

60 INTERVIEW MILLER / august 2021 So, with this acquisition, we are hoping to further strengthen our footprint in the region in the field of flour production, and enable our mills in Egypt to easily serve several different sectors and customers including bak- ers, factories, retail, etc. Especially that we have very good relations with key players in the bakery and food industries in Egypt and the region. We sell our flour to Edita Food Industries, Mars, Nestle, Kellogg’s, Bisco Misr, Mass Food and the World Food Programme. Last year, you also acquired a new flour mill in Al-Fu- jairah, UAE. The acquisition is a key factor in your growth and strength in the region. Is there any acqui- sition plan in the future? Yes, we always evaluate the market and look for expand- ing opportunities either by establishing new projects or ac- quiring existing ones. Strategic growth is a key factor in the success of any business and we put big efforts into it. FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE GROWTH How many mills and plants do you have all over the region and where are they located? Can you give us some information about your total milling capacity? Al-Hazaa Investment Group operates 12 milling facili- ties in four countries in the Middle East, in Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and UAE. The Group has a total daily flour produc- tion capacity of more than 4,000 tonnes. Along with flour mills, Al-Hazaa Group also owns stor- age silos for grain trading, animal feed mills, maize mill, plastic factory, pasta and instant noodles production lines, and a solar power plant across the Middle East. What are your future targets in your operating mar- ket? Our vision as mentioned above is to lead the industry and become one of the best-performing companies in the Middle East through generating sustainable growth businesses. We aim to expand our businesses and al- ways be a trustworthy partner for our customers, and continuously innovate new products and professional services while meeting our obligations to our society and the environment. We hope to become an integrated industrial network, in which our operations are reliable and have value to society. Do you have any plans to expand your business out- side the Middle East? In the meantime, no. But we will eventually reach this position someday. How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected you and