Manama: Bahrain Food Holding Company W.L.L (Ghitha) and General Poultry Company B.S.C. (GPC), both under the umbrella of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, have jointly announced the phase 2 expansion, a pivotal investment aimed at increasing Bahrain’s table egg production to 63%.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this expansion follows the successful phase 1 in 2022, which saw a tripling of production capacity and diversification of product offerings. The phase 2 initiative will further augment GPC’s output by an additional 50%. This growth will be centered within the newly unveiled Ghitha Food Park, a national agrifood hub that integrates production, processing, logistics, and innovation.
Basim Mohamed AlSaie, Chairman of Ghitha, emphasized GPC’s integral role in Ghitha’s expanding portfolio. He noted that the integration of GPC within Ghitha’s Food Park underscores their mission to consolidate Bahrain’s food assets under a national platform, fostering innovation, sustainability, and long-term value for the Kingdom. AlSaie further highlighted Ghitha’s dedication to advancing its short- and medium-term strategies, scaling up existing portfolio companies, and enhancing their contribution to meeting local market demands.
Sami Mohamed Zainal, Chairman of GPC, remarked that the phase 2 expansion reaffirms GPC’s dedication to bolstering Bahrain’s table egg production capabilities, aiming for self-sufficiency. The investment in modern technologies and local talent fortifies GPC’s role as a significant contributor to the Kingdom’s food security and sustainability vision.
The phase 2 expansion is also poised to elevate GPC’s Bahrainisation rate to 70%, generating new employment opportunities for Bahraini nationals in areas such as merchandising, technical operations, IT, logistics, and administration. This move aims to further develop local expertise in agriculture and poultry farming.
The expansion aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, which emphasizes economic diversification, technological advancement, and human development. It ensures that GPC continues to supply “nutritious quality Bahraini eggs fresh from the farm to your table every day.”
Established in 1977 under an Amiri Decree, GPC has been a cornerstone of Bahrain’s poultry farming sector. Acquired by Mumtalakat in 2006 and now operating under Ghitha, which was established in 2024 to consolidate Mumtalakat’s food-related assets, GPC has evolved into a national model of innovation and efficiency in food production.