December 15, 2025
WoEgypt

SmartAgri Egypt, in collaboration with the Women in Business Network (WiB), proudly launched the WiB Agri Africa Program as part of the PartnerAfrica Project. This initiative, funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through sequa gGmbH, aims to empower female entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector and promote economic growth in Egypt.

SmartAgri Egypt plays an important role in advancing the Egyptian agribusiness sector by creating sustainable jobs, improving working conditions, and enhancing employee qualifications. This program is in partnership with key organizations such as the Horticultural Export Improvement Association (HEIA), the Chamber of Food Industries (CFI), and Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM).

Founded in 2016, WiB represents a network of over 4,000 businesswomen across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The WiB Agri Africa Program specifically focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs and export managers in Egypt, particularly those involved in fresh produce and processed food industries.

Through targeted training modules and strategic partnerships, the program builds leadership skills, improves market readiness, and contributes to gender equality and economic development in Africa.

Participants of the program are breaking barriers, gaining international recognition, and shaping a future of inclusive economic growth. Sixteen women completed the program’s training, and several were selected to present their work at the 2025 Food Africa Fair—a milestone for women in agribusiness.

Food Africa Fair, the continent’s largest international trade exhibition specializing in the food and agro industries, serves as an unparalleled platform for showcasing talent, networking, and accessing major agricultural opportunities in Egypt and across Africa. This year, the exhibition was held from December 9 to 12, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center.

Participants in WIB AgriAfrica Program 2025

Name: Amany Salah Zina
Company: CHEMA INDUSTRIES
Designation: Cairo Branch Manager

With a BSc in Chemistry-Microbiology, Amany has 20 years of experience in the agricultural field, especially agrochemical industry. Her expertise spans the full value chain from R&D (soil analysis, pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing), regulatory affairs (pesticide & fertilizers registration in Arabic-speaking countries) to driving international export marketing of agrochemicals & agricultural crops. Read more.

Name: Arzak Bahgat Katter
Company: EGEU Foods – Chefy Mix
Designation: Export Manager

Arzak has a very diverse training and work experience in accounting, management, law, statistics and marketing that have provided her with the skills and knowledge to help companies to identify target markets for their products, study target markets and competition, open new markets, and develop marketing plans. Read more

Name: Aya Alsayed
Company: WADI GROUP FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
Designation: Export Logistics Supervisor 

Aya’s role as an Export Logistics Supervisor at Wadi Group began with the responsibility of managing export operations, coordinating with clients and shipping lines, and ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of shipments from farm to port. She takes pride in organizing logistics schedules, preparing export documentation, and maintaining clear communications between all departments involved in the supply chain to ensure accuracy, speed, and quality in every shipment. Read more

Name: Ghena Fathy
Company: SonderJansen Egypt
Designation: Quality Manager

Ghena is an agricultural engineer with extensive experience in food science and agribusiness. She graduated in 2011 from the faculty of agriculture, Ain shams university -English program, with a major in quality management and a minor in organic agriculture. After graduation, Ghena completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science, and later on she received a Merit Scholarship from Ain Shams university to pursue a master’s degree in food sciences. Read more

Name: Ikram Errachidi
Company: Joya for Food Industry
Designation: Founder & CEO

Ikram is Founder & CEO of Joya for Food Industry, a brand that reflects her passion for quality, innovation, and efficiency. She strives to ensure that her products are authentic and meet the highest standards. Ikra moved to Cairo from Morrocco 8 years ago, and continues to seek new challenges and opportunities that allow her to enrich her knowledge and professional growth.  Read more

Name: Lamis Sabry
Company: Egyptian Company for Business Development
Designation: CEO

Lamies Sabry Kamal is a businesswoman and one of Egypt’s leading figures in the fields of business development, manufacturing, and social entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Egyptian Company for Business Development and General Supplies, as well as the owner of TSL Beauty Factories for cosmetics in the Free Investment Zone and SILA Factory for paper tissues, packaging, and wrapping materials. Her companies have achieved significant growth through innovative practices, strategic leadership, and excellence in supply management. Read more

Name: Manal Farahat
Company: Olive Hill Foods S.A.E 
Designation: Export Logistics & Quality Assurance Officer

Manal graduated from Cairo University as an agricultural engineer with a major in the food industries and subspeciality in the Biotechnology of Microbiology. She worked for Olive Hill Foods S.A.E as a Quality Assurance Officer to Obtain the Management System ISO 9001:2005 & HACCP system with their consultants. She saw that experience as a big opportunity for her and a good fit with her qualifications and goals. Read more

Name: Maram Khaled
Company: Bostana Food Industries
Designation: Apprentice

Maram Khaled is at her final year of her studies at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, majoring in Supply Chain Management under the Logistics department.

Alongside her studies, she has been gaining hands-on experience by working as a part-timer with her father at Bostana Food Industries, a company that specializes in frozen vegetables and fruits for export. “I believe this experience is valuable because I don’t want to graduate without understanding how the real market works. Starting early has helped me build practical knowledge and confidence in this field” says Maram. Read more.

Name: Mariam ElKenani
Company: Alkenana for Export
Designation: Marketing And Public Relations Manager

Mariam’s interest in business began when she was young, watching her father’s work in their family business and after entering the Faculty of Commerce, she worked with him in the factory, which exported artichokes and various vegetables. Over time, she learned all the details of production and export, and this inspired her to continue in the field and develop her skills in managing the family business. Read more

Name: Marian Gamal
Company: DeliCraft
Designation: Founder and CEO

Marian Gamal Kamel, who originally studied aviation engineering, shifted her career path in 2011. From 2014 to 2016, she dedicated her time to studying in order to enter the food and beverage sector. Between 2017 and 2018, she traveled to Italy and France to gain hands-on knowledge in charcuterie manufacturing.

In 2020, she launched her first brand, DeliCraft, born out of a need to provide safe, high-quality processed meat and poultry products. The brand offers a premium selection that includes smoked beef bacon, smoked pastrami, corned beef, beef bacon jam, and a variety of sausages. Read more

Name: Nada Elasal
Company: Lemontree Labs
Designation: Founder and CEO

Lemontree Labs, an innovative tech startup harnessing the power of Big Data and Machine Learning to revolutionize agriculture. Their employees consist of data scientists, software engineers, and agricultural experts, united by a common goal: To empower farmers with AI-driven solutions for a more sustainable and productive agriculture.

Lemontree Labs uses the latest artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide accurate and innovative agricultural analyses to Egyptian farmers. Read more

Name: Naghan Ahmed
Company: Max Mark Food Investment
Designation: Export Specialist

Nagham is an Export Specialist for Max Mark is a Food investment company based in Egypt, established in 2021, specializing in the cultivation and exportation of high-quality fruits and vegetables. Her job responsibilities are studying foreign markets, searching for clients and importers, preparing offers to clients, following up on shipping and transportation, and doing data analysis and continuous updates. She graduated from Ain Shams University with a major in Accounting and Finance from the Faculty of Commerce. Read more

Name: Nevine Yakut
Company: Snow Fresh Egypt
Designation:  Vice Chairman

 graduate of Alexandria University’s Faculty of Law (French Department), Nevine’s career path took an unconventional turn from law to international trade and agricultural exports. Driven by a belief that Egyptian agriculture deserves global recognition, she entered the sector in 2008 to connect local farmers with international markets and showcase Egypt’s high-quality produce worldwide.

At Snow Fresh Egypt, one of the country’s leading exporters of IQF frozen fruits and vegetables, Nevine oversees operations that supply Europe, Asia, and Africa. Read more

Name: Reham Suhry
Company: Real Fresh Agriculture Company
Designation: Export Manager

After graduating from the Faculty of Al-Alsun (Spanish Department) at Ain Shams University, Reham began her professional path in agricultural exports, where she discovered her passion for international trade, logistics, and building bridges between Egyptian farmers and global markets. Her journey in agribusiness has always been guided by one belief that Egyptian agriculture has the strength, quality, and potential to shine globally when passion, integrity, and innovation come together. Read more

Name: Shireen Hanna
Company: Florentine Low Carb Foods
Designation: Founder

Shireen Hanna is a Physical Therapist who spent the majority of her medical career working in the field of amputee rehabilitation. Where most of these amputations came as a complication from Diabetes. From that point she believed that the only way to of real rehabilitation is prevention.

And after thorough research, she figured out that diabetes is actually ninety-five per cent due to our wrong food choices and lifestyle and is not hereditary, meaning that it could be reversed. That was the moment that she decided to start assisting these patients by establishing Florentine Foods in 2020 for the production of functional foods that are low carb keto, zero sugar and Diabetes friendly. Read more

Name: Yasmine Salem
Company: Growlanes
Designation: Customer Relations Manager

Growlanes, a multi-generational family farm, exporting premium, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables from its fertile fields to discerning tables worldwide. They cultivate heirloom varieties and utilize innovative practices to deliver exceptional flavor and freshness, while supporting their community and nurturing the land.

Although Yasmine studied English and German from Al-Alsun, she has always been interested in the business field. After graduation, she received a Business Administration Diploma at the AUC, to venture into business. Read more