Advanced Food Industries was founded in 1992 and started dealing mainly in products like spices and desserts and the brand name "Abu Ali Spices". The company then added packing of Egyptian white rice among its activities and started distributing it under the brand "Abu Ali Rice". Briefly after starting in the packing business, Rice processing lines were installed and thus the production of Egyptian white rice started. Now the "Abu Ali" brand for both rice and spices is one of the well known brands in the Egyptian market; and the reason for its fame is non other than the high quality of the products, its unique taste, Healthiness and distinguishable aroma. AFI also deals in packing and distributing Basmati Rice imported from India and Pakistan. It has been in this field for more than 6 years, giving rise to Basmati rice brands like "Kernel" and "Sophia". Along with the Egyptian and Basmati rice, The company also deals in producing desserts as Om Ali, a well known Egyptian dessert, and hot drinks like Sahlab. Now AFI is a leading one in the food production sector in the Egyptian market. AFI also exports to many countries in the Middle East and Africa. AFI is a receptor of HACCP and ISO 22000 from URS.