About Agthia
Agthia Group is an Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It produces and distributes water, dairy, snacks, protein, agricultural products and other food items under a portfolio of brands that are widely known in the UAE and the wider region.
Its best-known brand is Al Ain Water, one of the most popular bottled water brands in the UAE. Agthia also owns businesses in areas such as dairy, flour and animal feed, frozen foods, snacks and dates.
Over time, Agthia has expanded through acquisitions, adding companies in the UAE and other markets across the Middle East and beyond. These acquisitions have diversified its portfolio and increased its presence in categories such as snacking, meat and protein, and healthy foods.
The group operates production facilities, distribution networks and supply chains that deliver products to supermarkets, retailers, food service businesses and other customers. Efficient manufacturing and logistics are central to its business.
Innovation and technology are becoming more important in the food industry. Agthia has invested in areas such as sustainable packaging, product development and efficient production processes. Its water business, for example, has worked on packaging initiatives aimed at reducing plastic use.
Agthia is part of ADQ's portfolio, linking it to Abu Dhabi's broader food and agriculture strategy, which aims to strengthen food security and build regional food champions.
The UAE and Gulf food markets are large and growing, driven by population growth, rising incomes and changing consumer preferences. Demand for healthy, convenient and locally produced food has increased.
Food security has become a national priority in the UAE, and companies like Agthia play a role in ensuring a steady supply of essential food products.
Agthia's portfolio of household brands makes it one of the UAE's most recognisable food companies, and Startups UAE includes it among the country's food and beverage groups.
Its best-known brand is Al Ain Water, one of the most popular bottled water brands in the UAE. Agthia also owns businesses in areas such as dairy, flour and animal feed, frozen foods, snacks and dates.
Over time, Agthia has expanded through acquisitions, adding companies in the UAE and other markets across the Middle East and beyond. These acquisitions have diversified its portfolio and increased its presence in categories such as snacking, meat and protein, and healthy foods.
The group operates production facilities, distribution networks and supply chains that deliver products to supermarkets, retailers, food service businesses and other customers. Efficient manufacturing and logistics are central to its business.
Innovation and technology are becoming more important in the food industry. Agthia has invested in areas such as sustainable packaging, product development and efficient production processes. Its water business, for example, has worked on packaging initiatives aimed at reducing plastic use.
Agthia is part of ADQ's portfolio, linking it to Abu Dhabi's broader food and agriculture strategy, which aims to strengthen food security and build regional food champions.
The UAE and Gulf food markets are large and growing, driven by population growth, rising incomes and changing consumer preferences. Demand for healthy, convenient and locally produced food has increased.
Food security has become a national priority in the UAE, and companies like Agthia play a role in ensuring a steady supply of essential food products.
Agthia's portfolio of household brands makes it one of the UAE's most recognisable food companies, and Startups UAE includes it among the country's food and beverage groups.