Conserves Modernes Chtaura

What Conserves Modernes Chtaura does

Conserves Modernes Chtaura SAL is a Lebanon-based, family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1936, specializing in traditional Lebanese and Mediterranean specialty products. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in the Bekaa Valley (Chtaura, Lebanon) producing 104 SKUs across 10+ categories, including tahini paste and dressings, hummus, foul moudammas, jams and preserves, pickles and olives, canned vegetables, pulses, ready-to-eat dishes under the Chef Chtaura brand, falafel and dry mixes, and molasses, essences, and syrups. Production is built on conventional canning, pickling, and sesame processing techniques with no disclosed digital or AI-driven systems; all products are positioned as plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The brand portfolio is segmented through sub-brands including Conserves Chtaura (core), Mezeh (organic range), Chef Chtaura (ready-to-eat), Oriental Diwan (specialty), Conserves Baalbeck, and Med Gourmet.

The company sells exclusively through a B2B wholesale and distributor model — there is no direct-to-consumer e-commerce on its website. Revenue is generated via export sales offices in Beirut (Hamra) coordinating with a network of trusted international distributors serving retail and food service buyers across 33+ countries on 5 continents (Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Gulf/Middle East, Asia, and Australia). The company also maintains a separate catering product line with large-format SKUs (up to 18kg tahini buckets, 17kg pickle containers) targeting restaurants, hotels, and hospitality operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based B2B basis. The company remains under private family ownership with no evidence of institutional investment, public listing, or external funding rounds.

Name

Conserves Modernes Chtaura

Legal name

Conserves Modernes Chtaura SAL

Website

https://chtaura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Conserves Modernes Chtaura is a Lebanon-based, family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1936 that produces 104 traditional Lebanese and Mediterranean specialty products (tahini, hummus, jams, pickles, ready-to-eat dishes) for export to 33+ countries via B2B distributors and food service operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mediterranean Specialty Foods

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311), Specialty Canning (311422)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dips, Salsas, Relishes & Chutneys Manufacturing (AFAKADAM), Ethnic Bakery, Confectionery & Snacks Wholesale (AFAIAIAE), Salad Dressings & Vinaigrettes Manufacturing (AFAKADAC)

Keywords

• Mediterranean specialty foods
• Lebanese canned foods
• Tahini and hummus
• Food processing
• Preserved vegetables

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food Product Sales: Sale of branded Mediterranean/Lebanese food products to distributors, retailers, and food service operators globally. Products span tahini, hummus, molasses, halawa, pickles, jams, preserves, canned vegetables, ready-to-eat dishes, and falafel mixes. Revenue is generated through wholesale/distributor orders and direct B2B sales to international markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Conserves Modernes Chtaura manufactures and distributes traditional Lebanese and Mediterranean food products, including tahini, hummus, foul moudammas, jams, pickles, olives, molasses, syrups, essences, canned vegetables, pulses, ready-to-eat dishes, and falafel/dry mixes. Products are sold wholesale to international distributors and food service operators across more than 33 countries, with formats ranging from retail sizes to large catering buckets (up to 18kg).

Product overview

Conserves Modernes Chtaura SAL is a Lebanon-based family-owned food manufacturing company established in 1936, specializing in traditional Lebanese and Mediterranean food products. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized into product categories rather than a platform architecture. The core offerings include Tahina & Other Specialities (Tahini Paste, Tahini Dressing/Taratour, Halawa), Lebanese Specialities (Hummus Tahina, Foul Moudammas, Babaghannouj, Musabaha), Molasses, Essences & Syrups (Pomegranate Molasses, Rose Water, Orange Blossom Water, various syrups), Jams & Preserves, Pickles & Olives, Ready to Eat products under Chef Chtaura brand, Pulses, Vegetables, Falafel & Dry Mixes, and a Catering Range for commercial use. Additional sub-brands include Mezeh (organic range), Oriental Diwan, and Chef Chtaura. All products are plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The company exports to 33+ countries across 5 continents, with manufacturing facilities in Chtaura, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mezeh: Sub-brand that includes organic product range
• Chef Chtaura
• Oriental Diwan
• Conserves Baalbeck
• Med Gourmet

Products and services

• Tahini Paste Creamy vegan paste made from 100% premium quality Ethiopian sesame seeds, ground and roasted using traditional techniques. Available in sizes from 225g to 18kg catering buckets, sold wholesale to distributors and food service operators internationally.
• Tahini Dressing (Tarator)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sabra Dipping Company: US-based hummus and Mediterranean dip brand (PepsiCo/Strauss joint venture) with mass-market retail penetration. Comparable as a hummus/dip competitor but operating at much larger scale with stronger marketing investment and broader retail presence.
• Ziyad Brothers Importing: US-based importer and brand owner of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food products. Comparable as a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern specialty food brand competing for shelf space in the same international retail channels, though Ziyad operates more as an importer/distributor of multiple brands.

Direct peers

• Krinos Foods: Greek/Mediterranean specialty food manufacturer and distributor producing tahini, hummus, olives, canned vegetables, and filo products. Comparable across product categories (tahini, hummus, canned veg) and through international B2B distribution into North American and European markets.
• Halwani Bros: Saudi Arabia-based food manufacturer producing tahini, halawa, jams, and traditional Levantine sweets. Directly comparable across the halawa and tahini lines, with a similarly long heritage and traditional recipe positioning.
• Canaan Fair Trade: Palestinian producer of olive oil, maftoul, almonds, and Mediterranean specialty foods with international distribution via specialty and fair-trade channels. Comparable as a Levantine heritage brand with B2B export motion and similar authenticity-driven positioning.
• Cortas: Beirut-based Lebanese food manufacturer specializing in canned and preserved fruits, vegetables, tahini, and traditional Mediterranean specialties with international distribution. Closest direct competitor given shared origin, product overlap (canned goods, preserves), and export orientation.
• Al Wadi Al Akhdar: Lebanese food manufacturer producing tahini, hummus, canned vegetables, pulses, and Mediterranean specialties. Direct peer across core product categories (tahini, hummus, canned vegetables) with similar B2B distribution model and international reach.

Emerging players

• Cedar's Mediterranean Foods: US-based hummus and Mediterranean dip producer focused on natural, gluten-free, and organic offerings. Comparable across hummus and dip categories and in plant-based/allergen-free positioning, with focused retail and foodservice channels.
• Tribe Mediterranean Foods: US hummus and Mediterranean dip brand focused on natural, clean-label positioning. Comparable in hummus category overlap and in the plant-based/clean-label trend, with stronger consumer brand investment but smaller product breadth than Chtaura.

Regional players

• Pastene: North American importer and brand of Italian and Mediterranean specialty foods (tomato products, olive oil, canned vegetables, condiments). Comparable across canned Mediterranean product categories but focused on Italian rather than Lebanese cuisine, serving the same international retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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