1995
Building The Foundations
AM Foods Group was founded with a focus on importing premium meat and seafood, with founder Jalal Abu Gazaleh establishing strong sourcing and supply capabilities to serve leading luxury hotels across Egypt.
About Us
Our Journey
Key milestones that shaped our growth
2006
Launch of Gourmet Egypt
Recognizing growing demand for high quality foods among individual consumers, Jalal launched Gourmet Egypt. Gourmet strengthened the group’s presence in premium retail and manufacturing, introducing hard-to-find imported products and redefining grocery shopping in Egypt.
2008
Expanding Global Partnerships & Distribution
AM Foods expanded its distribution arm and established long term partnerships with leading global bakery and chocolate brands, serving clients ranging from artisan bakeries to large scale industrial producers.
2022
Introducing Egyptian Food to International Markets
AM International Supplies (AMIS) was established to support Egyptian manufacturers in accessing international markets through technical expertise, tailored formulations, and export regulatory guidance.
2025
Launch of LAB101
AM Foods Group launched LAB101 as a standalone innovation hub endorsed by the group.
Baladi Bread Goes Global
Leveraging AMF’s innovation and formulated with a natural Puratos sourdough solution, AMIS successfully penetrated the US market with frozen Egyptian Baladi bread.
Jalal Abu-Gazaleh
Chairman & Founder
AM Foods Group was founded in 1995 with a vision to import and distribute premium Australian meat to Egypt's leading hotels, restaurants, and retail chains. Founded by Jalal Abu-Gazaleh, the company built strong early capabilities in sourcing and supply, quickly earning a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and long-term partnerships across Egypt's food industry.
In 2006, Abu-Gazaleh launched Gourmet Egypt, strengthening the group’s presence in premium retail and manufacturing. Over the following years, AM Foods expanded its distribution arm and developed long-standing partnerships with global leaders in bakery and chocolate, serving a broad spectrum of customers from artisan bakeries to large-scale industrial producers.
In 2022, the group established AM International Supplies (AMIS) to support Egyptian manufacturers in accessing international markets, providing technical know-how, tailored formulations, and export regulatory guidance.
In 2025, AM Foods Group launched LAB101, an independent innovation and R&D center operating with the endorsement of AM Foods. That same year, AMIS introduced a frozen Egyptian Baladi bread made using a natural Puratos sourdough solution, now available in the United States.
Today, AM Foods Group serves hotels, restaurants, cafés, industrial manufacturers, retailers, and exporters, offering a diversified portfolio spanning meat, seafood, bakery and pastry ingredients, gelato solutions, specialty food products, frozen items, and professional tools and equipment.
FAQs
What does AM Foods specialize in?
AM Foods specializes in importing and distributing premium ingredients, food solutions, and professional kitchen tools to the Egyptian market.
What segments does AM Foods operate in?
AM Foods serves hotels, restaurants, cafés, retailers, industrial manufacturers, and exporters across Egypt.
Does AM Foods provide both products and services?
Yes. Alongside its product portfolio, AM Foods provides technical support, tailored food solutions, sourcing expertise, and market guidance.