Al Wadi Al Akhdar

Founded in 1979http://www.alwadi.com Al Wadi Al Akhdar Website, Al Wadi Al Akhdar (الوادي الأخضر) (“The Green Valley” in Arabic) is a Lebanese food brand worldwide, with a presence in more than 25 countrieshttp://www.businessnews.com.lb/cms/Story/StoryDetails/4836/New-plant-planned-for-Alwadi-Al-Akhdar. Al Wadi Al Akhdar’s product range exceeds 150 unique products covering over 15 food categories, mostly within the Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine categories.
===Early years===
* In 1979, Al Wadi Al Akhdar was founded by Bechara Obegi and Frank Farage during the Lebanese Civil war. The company established itself by launching Hummus Tahini (حمص طحيني), Ful Medames(فول مدمس) & Chickpeas onto the market.
* In 1980, the brand introduced canned vegetables into the Lebanese market including traditionally-roasted Baba Ghanoush (بابا غنوج).
* In 1992, Al Wadi Al Akhdar launched its range of frozen vegetables in Lebanon. 
* In 1997, canned vegetables had become one of the primary products provided by the brand.
===Recent years===
* In 2013, Al Wadi Al Akhdar received the Med Mark Certificatehttps://jaziranewswire.qa/al-wadi-al-akhdar-member-of-the-mediterranean-foods-alliance which “designates healthy Mediterranean food products. Some of Al Wadi Al Akhdar’s Med Mark goods include its Hummus Tahini, Baba Ghanoush, Tahini, Olive Oil, Pomegranate Molasses, Foul and Chickpeas.”
* In 2014, the Pomegranate Molasses received the Bon Appetithttps://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/brussels-sprouts-with-pistachios-and-lime (US food Magazine) seal of approval.
* In 2015, the company introduced a line of all-natural Watershttps://emiratesnewswire.ae/flowers-have-never-tasted-so-good-with-al-wadi-al-akhdar-new-natural-wate & Pomegranate Molasses.
* Today, Al Wadi Al Akhdar’s products range across 15 food categories, including Halawa (حلاوة) and Tahini. The brand now has a global presence spanning more than 25 countries.
===Quality assurance===
Al Wadi Al Akhdar complies with local and international quality standards. The brand adheres to sampling, inspecting, testing and releasing procedures. Its products undergo physical, chemical, microbiological and organoleptic tests before entering the market. 
Al Wadi Al Akhdar engages with certified providers and monitors their production operations to verify compliance. 
All of the labels used on Al Wadi Al Akhdar packages comply with international labeling regulations.
===Documentation and traceability===
Al Wadi Al Akhdar laboratory is equipped with advanced technology and operated by qualified personnel, where foods are subjected to intensive microbiological testing. Their product range offers GMO free and gluten free options. Al Wadi Al Akhdar tahini is free of whitening agents.
Known for its traditional Lebanese and Middle Eastern delicacies, Al Wadi Al Akhdar manufactures 150 unique products across 15 distinct food categories including:
Hummus Tahini (حمص طحيني)http://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/lebanese-star-mezze/hummus-tahinihttps://www.lecommercedulevant.com/article/25641-wadi-al-akhdar-lance-son-hommos-frais-en-europe 	Authentic, traditional and ready-to-eat. Free from filling materials and packaged in BPA-free lining can.
Halawa or Halva (حلاوة)http://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/middle-eastern-specialties/halawa-plain 	Lebanese desert in plain, pistachio and chocolate flavours. Stone ground and made with 100% roasted sesame seeds. GMO and gluten free.
Chickpeashttp://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/middle-eastern-specialties/chickpeas-in-jars 	Ideal grain size to cook the famous Lebanese meze dish “Balila”. Packaged in BPA-free lining can.
Baba Ghanoush (بابا غنوج)http://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/lebanese-star-mezze/baba-ghanouj-in-can 	Ready-to-eat dish made the traditional way following an authentic secret recipe. Free from filling materials and packaged in BPA-free lining can.
Ful Medames (فول مدمس)http://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/middle-eastern-specialties/foul-mudammas 	Light-coloured & soft-textured fava beans available in three types: Ful Medames, Ful Medames with Chickpeas, Ful Medames and Peeled Fava Beans. Packaged in BPA-free lining can.
Pickleshttp://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/specialty-pickles/pickled-gherkin-cornichons 	Freshly-packed pickles produced following a typical Lebanese recipe. Made of natural ingredients (vinegar not acetic acid) and preservative free.
Rose Waterhttp://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/flower-essences/rose-water & Orange Blossom Waterhttp://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/flower-essences/orange-blossom-water 	Created following traditional Lebanese recipes. Unique tasting and preservative free.
100% Natural Pomegranate Molasseshttp://www.tradearabia.com/news/MISC_284574.htmlhttps://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/03/the-secret-ingredient-pomegranate-molasses-recipes-cookies-barbecue-sauce-pork-ribs.htmlhttp://www.thegardenofeating.org/2010/04/pomegranate-molasses-gift-from-middle.html	Unique flavor made from 100% pure pomegranate juice without artificial flavors.
Okra in brinehttp://www.alwadi-alakhdar.com/products/vegetables-in-jars/baby-okra-in-brine 	Green-colored and small in size. Packaged in BPA-free lining can.
Al Wadi Al Akhdar can be found in more than 25 countries 6 continents: 
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, United Kingdom, USA (LA, New York, Michigan)
During the late 1990s, Al Wadi Al Akhdar received the ISO 9001 certification. In 2018, Al Wadi Al Akhdar received the ISO 22000 certification in Lebanon.
Category:Companies established in 1979 
Category:Food manufacturers
Category:Companies based in Beirut