Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – November 3, 2025: In a strategic move underscoring the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its food sector and advancing national self-sufficiency, Bahrain Food Holding Company W.L.L (“Ghitha”) and General Poultry Company B.S.C.(c) (“GPC”) – both portfolio companies of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (“Mumtalakat”) – jointly announce phase 2 expansion, a key investment that will raise Bahrain’s production of table eggs to 63%.
Following the success of phase 1 expansion in 2022, which tripled production capacity and diversified product offerings, phase 2 expansion will further increase GPC’s output by an additional 50%. This growth will be anchored within the newly announced Ghitha Food Park, a national scale agrifood hub integrating production, processing, logistics, and innovation.
Mr. Basim Mohamed AlSaie, Chairman of Ghitha, added: “GPC stands as a key player in Ghitha’s growing portfolio. Its integration within Ghitha’s Food Park underscores our mission to consolidate Bahrain’s food assets under one national platform — driving innovation, sustainability, and long-term value for the Kingdom.”
“This further reinforces Ghitha’s commitment to executing its short- and medium-term strategy, scaling up existing portfolio companies and enhancing their contribution to meeting local market needs,” he added.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Sami Mohamed Zainal, Chairman of GPC, said: “Phase 2 expansion reaffirms GPC’s commitment to strengthening Bahrain’s table egg production capabilities towards achieving self-sufficiency. Our investment in modern technologies and local talent reinforces our role as a key contributor to enabling the Kingdom’s food security and sustainability vision.”
With the phase 2 expansion, GPC is set to elevate its Bahrainisation rate to 70%. This growth will generate new employment opportunities for Bahraini nationals across key functions such as merchandising, technical operations, IT, logistics, and administration — further advancing local expertise in agriculture and poultry farming.
This expansion aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, combining economic diversification, technological advancement, and human development — ensuring that GPC continues to deliver “nutritious quality Bahraini eggs fresh from the farm to your table—every day.”
Established in 1977 under an Amiri Decree, GPC has long been a cornerstone of Bahrain’s poultry farming sector. Acquired by Mumtalakat in 2006 and now operating under Ghitha — established in 2024 to consolidate Mumtalakat’s food-related assets and strengthen the Kingdom’s food sector — GPC has evolved into a national model of innovation and efficiency in food production.
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About General Poultry Company
Established in 1977 under an Amiri Decree, General Poultry Company B.S.C.(c) is Bahrain’s leading producer of fresh eggs and poultry products. Acquired by Mumtalakat in 2006 and now operating under Ghitha Holding B.S.C.(Closed), GPC has evolved into a model of efficiency and innovation in national food production. With a strong heritage and commitment to quality, GPC continues to deliver “nutritious quality Bahraini Eggs fresh from the farm to your table— every day”, reinforcing Bahrain’s food independence and public trust. For more information, please visit www.gpc.bh .
About Ghitha
Bahrain Food Holding Company (Ghitha) was established in March 2024 by Mumtalakat to accelerate growth and innovation that will bolster the Agri-food sector and support the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts in strengthening its food sector. It includes food assets within the poultry, grains and agriculture sectors. The consolidation of these assets under Ghitha is set to facilitate collaboration and integration prospects, while prioritising investments in ventures and technologies that will enhance food production, processing, and distribution. For more information, please visit www.ghitha.bh .
