Al-Tayf for Dairy and Food Products - Candia

What Al-Tayf for Dairy and Food Products - Candia does

Al-Tayf for Dairy and Food Products Company, operating under the Candia brand, is a Palestine-based dairy manufacturer established in 2014 that commenced commercial production in 2019 from a factory in the Kufur Zeibad area of Tulkarm. It is affiliated with National Beverage Company Coca-Cola/Cappy (NBC), with Imad al-Hindi serving as General Manager of both entities, and holds an exclusive franchise of the French Candia dairy brand for local production. The company manufactures a portfolio of 39-50+ dairy products sourced from approved Palestinian dairy farms, including fresh and UHT milk (full-fat, low-fat, skimmed), laban, labneh, white cheese, sour cream, and flavored milk under the Candy Up sub-brand; it has also introduced specialized SKUs such as lactose-free milk and vitamin-fortified milk described as first-of-kind products in the Palestinian market.

Production relies on high-technology processing equipment, professional quality management, and Palestinian labor, with the operation holding FSSC 22000:2013, ISO 9001:2015, and Palestinian Standards certifications. Distribution is handled through a direct retail network comprising company-operated Southern (Halhoul) and Northern (Tulkarm) branches reaching West Bank retailers and end consumers; distribution into Gaza is also referenced. The business model is fundamentally B2C packaged-goods sales through traditional retail, supplemented by a marketing program built around food exhibitions, health-awareness sponsorships (breast cancer, osteoporosis), CSR food-parcel campaigns, and partnerships with the Palestinian Society for Consumer Protection, Palestine Technical University Kadoorie, and the Arab Agronomists Association. A Coca-Cola Middle East and Eurasia Gold Award for industrial water reuse in 2021 provides third-party validation of operational quality.

Name

Al-Tayf for Dairy and Food Products - Candia

Legal name

Al-Tayf Dairy and Food Products Company

Website

https://al-tayf.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Al-Tayf (Candia) is a Palestinian dairy manufacturer and exclusive Candia brand franchisee, producing fresh milk, laban, labneh, cheese, and flavored milk from 100% Palestinian farm-sourced milk at its Tulkarm factory for distribution to West Bank and Gaza consumers via retail outlets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy-Based Beverages Manufacturing (Flavored Milk, Lassi, Drinkable Yogurt) (AFAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Fresh milk production
• Labneh and cheese
• Flavored milk beverages
• Dairy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulkarm

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products Sales: Manufacturing and selling of dairy products including fresh milk, labneh, white cheese, sour cream, flavored milk, and specialized dairy products to the Palestinian market through retail distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al-Tayf Dairy and Food Products Company (Candia) manufactures and distributes dairy products under the exclusive Palestinian franchise of the French Candia brand. The portfolio includes fresh and UHT milk, laban, labneh, white cheese, sour cream, flavored milk beverages, and high-protein dairy items, all produced from 100% fresh milk sourced from approved Palestinian farms at the Tulkarm factory. The company sells these products through its own direct distribution network across the Palestinian market.

Product overview

Al-Tayf Dairy and Food Products Company (Candia) manufactures and distributes a comprehensive dairy portfolio under the licensed Candia brand throughout the Palestinian market. The company produces 39+ products across various sizes, including fresh and UHT milk (full-fat, low-fat, skimmed), laban (fermented milk), labneh (concentrated yogurt), white cheese varieties (including Areesh and boiled cheese), sour cream, and flavored milk beverages under the Candy Up sub-brand (chocolate, banana, strawberry flavors). All products are sourced from Palestinian dairy farms and manufactured with 100% Palestinian labor and environmentally-friendly production processes at the Tulkarm facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Candia: Primary brand under which the company produces and markets its dairy and food products including milk, laban, labneh, flavored milk, white cheese, sour cream, and Candia Up.

Products and services

• White Cheese (جبنة بيضاء) White cheese in various sizes (250gm, 500gm, 1kg) made with a balanced salt recipe combined with Palestinian heritage, sold to Palestinian retail consumers.
• Labneh (لبنة) Traditional concentrated yogurt (labneh) made from carefully selected Palestinian milk, available in 200gm, 400gm, and 900gm sizes including bag format, for Palestinian household consumers.
• Laban (لبن) Refreshing fermented milk drink made from Palestinian milk, available in 150gm, 700gm, 1.5kg, and 3kg sizes, for daily household consumption.
• Fresh Milk (حليب) Fresh and UHT milk including Full Fat (1L, 2L), Low Fat (1L, 2L), and Skimmed UHT varieties sourced from pure Palestinian cows direct from farms, for Palestinian household consumers.
• Candia Up Flavored Laban (كانديا أب) Flavored laban drink under the Candia Up sub-brand, available in 1L, 250ml, and 150ml cup sizes, produced under high quality controlled standards for Palestinian consumers.
• Candy Up Flavored Milk (كاندي أب) Flavored fresh milk in Chocolate, Banana, and Strawberry varieties made with Palestinian milk, available in 250ml, 1L, and 200ml UHT formats, marketed as an energy and family drink.
• Sour Cream (قشدة حامضة) Creamy textured sour cream available in 100gm and 170gm sizes, positioned as a snack for refreshment, for Palestinian household and food service use.
• High Protein (بروتين عالي) High-protein dairy product targeting health-conscious consumers seeking protein-rich nutrition beyond standard dairy offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved excellent market share in record time since 2019 product launch

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Palestine Technical University KadoorieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2021NBC and Al-Tayf signed mutual cooperation agreement with PTU Kadoorie for student training during their terms of study. Students from Integrated Education College receive practical training at company facilities, with initial training for six students in Integrative Industrial Automation major.
• Arab Agronomists AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2021NBC and Al-Tayf signed agreement with Arab Agronomists Association for treated industrial water reuse project. Water from Al-Tayf Dairy plant is treated and provided for agricultural use in Al Shami valley benefiting local farmers. GEF/Small Grants Program/UNDP provides financial support for the project.
• Palestinian Society for Consumer ProtectionmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Ongoing partnership with Palestinian Society for Consumer Protection for consumer awareness campaigns, summer camp outreach programs, and National Product Day events. Companies sponsor and participate in activities promoting Palestinian products and consumer rights.
• Candia (French Dairy Company)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2019Candia is the exclusive franchise holder of the Candia brand, the first French company at European level in the field of producing and exporting dairy products and cheese. Al-Tayf produces Candia-branded dairy products under license using French expertise combined with local Palestinian manufacturing.
• Ministry of Health (Palestine)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Palestinian Ministry of Health on World Food Safety Day events and food safety workshops. Ministry conducts annual inspections and monitoring of food products including Candia's production facilities.
• National Beverage Company Coca-Cola/Cappy (NBC)coreOthersAl-Tayf Dairy and Food Products Company is an affiliate/subsidiary of National Beverage Company Coca-Cola/Cappy (NBC). NBC provides strategic oversight, shared resources, and joint CSR initiatives. NBC Chairman and GM Imad al-Hindi also serves as GM of Al-Tayf.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tnuva: Israel's largest dairy manufacturer producing milk, yogurt, cheese, and dairy desserts. Highly comparable as a regional dairy processor with broad SKUs serving a neighboring consumer market under a strong domestic brand.
• Strauss Group: Major Israeli dairy and food company (Strauss, Yotvata, Hacarem) offering fluid milk, yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts. Comparable product breadth and branded dairy focus in the adjacent regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based leader with strong presence in yogurt, flavored milk, and dairy beverages worldwide. Comparable in fermented dairy (Danone, Activia) and flavored milk categories relevant to Al-Tayf's portfolio.
• Lactalis Group: French dairy multinational that owns the global Candia brand licensed to Al-Tayf. Relevant as the ultimate licensor and as a broad incumbent in dairy products across categories including milk, cheese, and butter.
• Nestlé Middle East: Global F&B giant with broad dairy (Nido, milk powders), flavored milk, and beverage offerings distributed across the Middle East. Comparable as a large incumbent competing for shelf space and consumer spend in dairy.

Regional players

• Al Ain Dairy: UAE-based dairy producer with fluid milk, laban, labneh, flavored milk, and yogurt lines. Comparable product mix and Middle East positioning, though serving a different geography.
• Juhayna Food Industries: Egyptian market leader in processed dairy, juice, and flavored milk. Comparable broad dairy and beverage portfolio targeting Middle East consumers with branded retail products.
• Halwani Bros. Co. Saudi food manufacturer known for processed dairy, cream, and dessert products. Comparable as a regional branded dairy and dessert producer competing across Middle East retail channels.
• Al Rawabi Dairy: One of the largest Middle East dairy processors (UAE-based) producing milk, laban, flavored milk, and juices. Comparable vertically integrated dairy operation with strong regional brand presence.

Others

• National Beverage Company (NBC) Coca-Cola/Cappy: Parent affiliate of Al-Tayf and Palestinian Coca-Cola/Cappy bottler. Relevant as the strategic parent providing shared resources, distribution, and oversight; not a direct dairy competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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