Background of Faffa Food

FAFFA’s Six-Decade Journey:
Nourishing Generations and Fighting Malnutrition in Ethiopia

FAFFA Food has spent over six decades fulfilling its mission to combat malnutrition through affordable, nutritious foods. From its origins as a joint venture with Sweden to its current status as a leading private food processor, FAFFA remains committed to supporting the health and growth of Ethiopian children.

Faffa Food Share Company SINCE 1962 G.C FOR OVER 60 YEARS

HOME TO 250 EMPLOYEES

DELIVER HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS FOOD

PRODUCTION CAPACITY IS 42781 MT PER ANNUM

Background of Faffa Food Share Company

Faffa Food Share Company is one of the pioneer food manufacturing industries in Ethiopia engaged in production of

  • Pre-cooked infant baby foods

  • Semi-cooked supplementary foods

  • Protein-enriched and fortified foods

  • Emergency rations

  • Breakfast cereals and cereal bars

  • Bread improver

    With a strong commitment to nutritional health, Faffa’s operations are rooted in a mission to provide affordable, high-protein weaning foods tailored to meet the dietary needs of infants and young children across Ethiopia and beyond.

    Currently, the company boasts an annual production capacity of 42,781 metric tons, underpinned by a total capital investment of 468.7 million ETB. Faffa operates with a robust food safety and quality management system certified by RSA SABS, and complies with ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015, ensuring high standards across its production and distribution lines.

    Guided by the vision “to play a leading role in building a mentally and physically capable generation by producing high nutritional value products while becoming an internationally competitive business entity,” Faffa continuously invests in innovation, research, and stakeholder engagement.