The Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo in Egypt and Senior Vice President for North Africa, Mohamed Shelbaya, recently visited the Chipsy farm in Dabaa and shared his impressions.

Progress in sustainable agriculture

Shelbaya expressed pride in the team’s promotion of the sustainable agriculture program, especially in terms of our irrigation systems. He noted that the team has made significant progress in implementing sustainable farming on the Chipsy farm. This indicates the company’s serious attention to environmental sustainability and responsibility to society.

Local potato cultivation

Mohamed Shelbay is particularly proud that 100% of PepsiCo potatoes in Egypt are grown by local farmers. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting local agriculture and contributing to the development of local agricultural communities.

Results and prospects

A visit to Chipsy Farm in Dabaa allowed Mohamed Shelbai to see the immediate results of the team’s efforts to implement a sustainable farming program and promote local development. Such trips inspire further work and the creation of new plans to improve the processes of growing potatoes and other crops within the framework of sustainable agriculture.

Conclusion

A visit to the Chipsy farm in Dabaa was a prime example of how PepsiCo is actively implementing its sustainable farming program in Egypt. The company’s management expressed pride in the successes achieved and continues to strive to further improve the growing processes and sustainability of agricultural production in the region.

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