Problem & Opportunity
The Problem
The Opportunity
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Demand for high‑quality, authentic food products is rapidly increasing across emerging markets.
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Traditional European production models are expensive and slow to scale.
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Supply chains are fragile, costly, and vulnerable to global disruptions.
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Egypt offers one of the most competitive cost structures for food manufacturing.
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Growing middle‑class demand across MENA and Africa.
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Export‑ready infrastructure with strategic access to multiple regions.
Our Solution
Foodexprit develops and produces Italian‑inspired food products through a modular, highly efficient production model based in Egypt.
We combine Italian know‑how with local cost advantages to deliver premium quality at competitive prices.
Key Advantages
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Autonomous and modular production lines
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High margins and low operational costs
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Fast scalability through line duplication
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Export‑ready supply chain
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Consistent quality and full traceability
Operational Model
Our factory is designed to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and scale rapidly as demand grows.
How It Works
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Semi‑autonomous production with standardized processes
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Low energy and labor costs
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Rapid line duplication for expansion
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Integrated quality control
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Optimized sourcing and logistic
Market Validation
Foodexprit has already validated its model through real production and early market testing.
Highlights
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Successful pilot batches completed for flavor enhancers, with consistent quality and positive customer feedback
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Early validation of product-market fit for the flavor enhancer line
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Strong interest from local partners exploring collaboration opportunities
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Clear cost advantage demonstrated through comparative proKPIduction analysis between Egypt and EU markets
Business Model
Foodexprit operates a B2B2C model designed for scalability and high margins.
Revenue Streams
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Product sales to distributors and retailers
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HoReCa supply
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Private label production
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Future licensing of our modular production model
Traction & Key Metrics
KPI
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Gross Margin (projected): 53.85%
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Cost Advantage vs EU Production: 76%
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Modular Production Model: scalable by line duplication
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Pilot Validation: completed for flavor enhancers
Founding Team
Giovanni Montagnani
Founder and General Manager
Expert in modular business design, operational modeling, and scalable food production.
Giovanni leads Foodexprit with a strategic vision focused on innovation, efficiency, and high‑performance operational models.
Liliana Bianco
Sales Manager
Has built partnerships with major brands such as Arena, Beghelli, and Heineken. Recently developed contacts with potential clients for Foodexprit, including Carrefour, Metro Market (Egypt), and Magazzini Gabrielli (Italy), and contributed to market research for the project.
Core Team
Ayman Agaibi
Deputy Director
Acts as the key interface between the Italian leadership and the Egyptian workforce, ensuring smooth communication, coordination, and operational alignment across teams.
Umberto Traini
Quality Assurance Department
10 years at Italgel as Quality Assurance Inspector, 9 years at Nestlé in the Ice & Frozen Food division, and 22 years as Quality Control Specialist at Head Office level.
Core Team
Adriano Caorsi
Creative Chef
Brings a passion for culinary excellence, developing original recipes that enhance and elevate local ingredients.
Francesco Picaro
Executive Chef
With over 25 years of experience in Michelin‑starred restaurants, he is a refined interpreter of contemporary Italian cuisine.
Ana Vissani
Pasta Department
Over 20 years of experience at Coral Bay Sharm El Sheikh, specializing in artisanal fresh pasta production and with deep knowledge of the Egyptian market.
​​Vision
To become the leading food production platform in emerging markets, combining Italian quality with scalable, cost‑efficient manufacturing.
Our long‑term vision includes expanding product lines, increasing production capacity, and exporting to high‑growth regions across MENA, Africa, and beyond.