Tetra Pak Egypt Area has announced the launch of its first-ever greenfield project in Libya, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy. The €14 million ($16 million) investment is a collaborative effort with Zulfa, a subsidiary of the Alushibe Group, and aims to introduce cutting-edge packaging and food processing technologies to the Libyan market.
The ambitious project will see the development of a massive 140,000 square meter facility in Benghazi, with operations set to begin in early 2026. The agreement for the initiative was finalized in late 2024, positioning it as one of the most important industrial collaborations in Libya’s post-conflict reconstruction era.
The new facility will feature state-of-the-art integrated systems under an L3 framework, encompassing mixing technology, ultra-high-temperature (UHT) and pasteurization processes. In its initial phase, it will also house three production and filling lines. The project will primarily focus on producing milk and juice products—two key segments in the region’s food and beverage industry.
Tetra Pak’s move into Libya aligns with its broader mission to strengthen food safety, innovation, and sustainable packaging across high-growth markets. The company views Libya as a critical gateway to North African and Sub-Saharan markets, making the country strategically significant for its regional supply chain ambitions.
Wael Khoury, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Egypt Area, expressed strong optimism about the collaboration, stating, “Launching our first greenfield project in Libya is a major step forward in Tetra Pak Egypt Area’s strategy to unlock high-growth markets. Libya holds significant potential, and this investment reflects our commitment to contributing to economic and industrial development.”
He added, “Partnering with Zulfa is pivotal to our approach. Together, we’re combining Tetra Pak’s global expertise with Zulfa’s deep local knowledge and strong market presence. This collaboration is built on a shared vision to drive innovation and sustainable progress in Libya’s food industry.”
The project is also expected to support local employment and capacity-building efforts in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, promoting self-sufficiency and reducing Libya’s reliance on imported food products.
This latest initiative follows Tetra Pak’s recent expansion in Asia, where it opened a second aseptic carton material production line at its Binh Duong site in Vietnam earlier this month. The company’s global investments signal its ongoing commitment to modernizing food packaging infrastructure while addressing sustainability and local development goals.
As Libya continues to rebuild its economy, Tetra Pak’s entry into the market is poised to play a transformative role in its industrial landscape, ushering in new standards for food safety, efficiency, and innovation in the region.
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