03/06/2026
Ambassador Eshete Tilahun discussed on investment expansion in Ethiopia with PURATOS:
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On 02 June 2026, H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun visited PURATOS, a Belgian multinational company renowned for its expertise in bakery, patisserie, chocolate, and food fermentation technologies, to discuss opportunities for expanding investment in Ethiopia's food processing sector.
During the visit, Ambassador Eshete discussed thoroughly with senior executives of PURATOS about the company's global operations and its ongoing investments in Ethiopia. The main focus of the discussion was on PURATOS's internationally recognized expertise in fermentation technology and modernization of Ethiopia's staple food by reducing preparation times while maintaining product quality, taste and cultural value.
Ambassador Eshete welcomed PURATOS's interest and emphasized Ethiopia's commitment to attracting investment that promotes value addition, job creation, and export growth. He noted that joint ventures with innovative companies such as PURATOS can contribute to the modernization of Ethiopia's agro-processing sector.
As part of the visit, Ambassador Eshete toured PURATOS's Research and Development (R&D) facilities and testing laboratories, where he observed the company's cutting-edge technologies in bakery innovation, fermentation science, and product development.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia