Official corporate registration and contact information for IBIC Group.
IBIC Group is a fully registered and legally recognised corporation headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, engaged in food manufacturing, international trading, export and import, distribution, and commercial agencies. IBIC is registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry and operates under the commercial name IBIC Group (International Business Investment Company Group). The company manufactures and exports IQF frozen food products under the La Vida brand from its processing facility in Kafr El Sheikh, Nile Delta, Egypt.
| Field | Official Record |
|---|---|
| Legal Company Name |
IBIC Group International Business Investment Company Group |
| Business Type | Food Manufacturing · International Trading · Export & Import · Distribution · Commercial Agencies |
| Country of Registration | Arab Republic of Egypt 🇪🇬 |
| Year Established | 2015 |
| Corporate Headquarters |
Villa 129, Area Z, North 90 — South Academy New Cairo, Egypt · P.O. Box 11435 |
| IQF Manufacturing Facility |
Kafr El Sheikh, Nile Delta, Egypt GPS: 31.1087°N, 30.9429°E |
| Primary Phone (Egypt) | +20 2 25382814 / 5 / 6 |
| Mobile / WhatsApp |
+20 10 50902697 +20 10 11444419 |
| General Email | info@ibicgroup.com |
| Export / Sales Email | export@ibicgroup.com |
| Primary Website | www.ibicgroup.com |
| USA Website | www.ibic-usa.com |
| Brand Name | La Vida — IBIC's consumer and B2B frozen food brand |
IBIC Group maintains commercial offices in four countries to serve international buyers.
Egypt — Headquarters
Italy — European Office
91026 Mazara del Vallo (TP), Italy
United States — North American Office
Houston, TX 77063, USA
Russia — CIS Office
Moscow City, 13th Parkovaya Street, 27
Building 1, Office 25, Russia
IBIC Group holds six international certifications governing food safety, quality management, and market compliance.
All IBIC certifications are issued by independent, internationally accredited certification bodies and are subject to annual audit and renewal. Physical copies of all certificates are available upon written request to info@ibicgroup.com for buyer qualification processes. Digital copies with valid certificate numbers are provided as standard with every commercial shipment documentation package.
Quality Control Practices
Beyond certifications, IBIC operates an operational quality control system verified through independent third-party laboratory testing:
| QC Stage | Standard Applied |
|---|---|
| Incoming raw material | Visual grading · Brix measurement · Defect % assessment · Field origin documentation verification |
| In-line processing | Continuous temperature, sanitation, and quality grading checks per ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements |
| Pre-shipment lot sampling | Microbiological: TPC · Yeast · Mould · Salmonella · Listeria per ISO 22000 / HACCP protocols |
| Pesticide residue testing | Conformity with WHO recommendations and EC directive Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) per lot |
| Cold chain monitoring | Continuous -18°C storage logging with automated deviation alarm systems |
| Certificate of Analysis | Issued per production lot by accredited third-party laboratory before shipment release |
IBIC Group maintains multi-currency accounts with internationally recognised banking partners to ensure secure cross-border transactions.
Important: IBIC Group will never communicate changes to banking details via email without prior written confirmation through official channels. Buyers are advised to verify all banking details directly with the IBIC sales team by telephone before executing any international wire transfer. IBIC is not responsible for funds transferred to fraudulent accounts based on email phishing.
| Banking Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Banking Partners | Multi-currency accounts (EUR · USD · EGP · RUB) with internationally recognised Egyptian and international banking institutions |
| Payment Currencies Accepted | USD (US Dollar) · EUR (Euro) · EGP (Egyptian Pound) |
| Payment Methods | International Wire Transfer (SWIFT/TT) · Letter of Credit (L/C) · Documentary Collection (D/C) |
| Standard Payment Terms | 30% advance + 70% against shipping documents (T/T) · or as specified in Pro-Forma Invoice |
| Full Banking Details | Complete IBAN, account numbers, and SWIFT codes are provided to confirmed buyers as part of the Pro-Forma Invoice documentation upon order confirmation. Not published publicly for security reasons. |
IBIC Group is a legally registered Egyptian food exporter operating under full compliance with Egyptian export regulations and international trade requirements.
| Credential / Membership | Details |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Exporter Registration | IBIC Group is registered with the Egyptian General Organisation for Export & Import Control (GOEIC) — the mandatory registration for all Egyptian food exporters. Export Certificate of Origin is issued by GOEIC per shipment. |
| FDA Facility Registration (USA) | IBIC Group's Kafr El Sheikh manufacturing facility is registered with the US Food & Drug Administration, enabling lawful export of food products to the United States under the FDA Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA). Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipment (PNIS) is filed for all US-bound shipments. |
| EU Export Compliance | IBIC products conform to EU food safety import requirements — ISO 22000 food safety certification, EC pesticide residue MRL compliance (verified by accredited third-party laboratory per lot), Health Certificate issued by Egyptian competent authority, and Phytosanitary Certificate for plant-origin products. |
| GCC Export Compliance | HALAL certification (all products), Certificate of Origin, Health Certificate, and HALAL certificate accompany all GCC-bound shipments. IBIC products comply with GCC Standardization Organisation (GSO) food safety requirements. |
| Standard Export Documents Per Shipment | Commercial Invoice · Packing List · Bill of Lading · Certificate of Origin (GOEIC) · Health Certificate · Phytosanitary Certificate · HALAL Certificate · Certificate of Analysis (lab-tested) · FDA Prior Notice (US shipments) |
| Incoterms Available | FOB (Free On Board, Alexandria/Port Said) · CIF (Cost Insurance Freight) · CFR (Cost and Freight) · EXW available upon request |
| Export Markets | USA · Italy · Poland · Spain · Greece · Cyprus · Turkey · Qatar · Lebanon · Oman · Saudi Arabia · Palestine · Russia · Brazil · China and 14+ countries worldwide |
Standard legal disclaimers governing the use of the IBIC Group website and its content.
6.1 — Liability for Content
IBIC Group makes every effort to ensure that information on ibicgroup.com is accurate, complete, and current at the time of publication. However, as a service provider, IBIC Group accepts responsibility only for content created and published directly by IBIC Group under applicable Egyptian and international law.
IBIC Group is not obligated to monitor external third-party information transmitted through or stored on its platform, nor to investigate circumstances that may indicate illegal activity by third parties. Obligations to remove or block content under applicable law remain unaffected. Liability for third-party content is only applicable from the moment of confirmed knowledge of a specific legal infringement. Upon notification of violations, IBIC will take immediate corrective action.
6.2 — Liability for External Links
ibicgroup.com may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. IBIC Group has no influence over the content of these external sites and accepts no responsibility for them. The operators of linked external pages are solely responsible for their content.
External links on ibicgroup.com were verified at the time of publication for any obvious legal violations. At the time of linking, no illegal content was identifiable. Continuous monitoring of linked external pages is not reasonably practicable. Upon notification of legal violations in linked external content, IBIC will remove the relevant links immediately.
6.3 — Copyright & Intellectual Property
- All content, images, product data, harvest calendars, specifications, technical documentation, trade marks, brand assets (including the La Vida brand), and other intellectual property published on ibicgroup.com is the exclusive property of IBIC Group or its licensed content providers and is protected under applicable Egyptian and international copyright law.
- Any reproduction, processing, distribution, or commercial exploitation of any material from ibicgroup.com beyond the scope of copyright law requires the prior written consent of IBIC Group.
- The La Vida brand name, logo, and associated brand assets are the registered property of IBIC Group. Unauthorised use of the La Vida brand in any commercial context is strictly prohibited and will be pursued accordingly.
- Product photographs, specification data, and nutritional information published on ibicgroup.com are the proprietary content of IBIC Group. Downloading, reproducing, or repurposing this content without written permission constitutes a copyright violation.
- Enquiries regarding content licensing or permitted use should be directed to: info@ibicgroup.com
6.4 — Data Accuracy & Product Information
Product specifications, nutritional values, certifications, and availability information published on ibicgroup.com represent IBIC's standard product range and specifications at the time of publication. Specific lot-level product data — Brix levels, microbiological test results, pesticide residue screening results, and batch-specific nutritional analysis — is provided per shipment via Certificate of Analysis documentation and may vary from the general specifications stated on this website.
IBIC Group reserves the right to modify, discontinue, or reformulate products, certifications, and specifications without prior notice. Buyers should confirm current product specifications with IBIC's export team before placing purchase orders.
6.5 — Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This website is operated by IBIC Group, a corporation registered under the laws of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The legal information on this imprint page and the operation of ibicgroup.com are governed by Egyptian law. For commercial disputes arising from international trade transactions, applicable jurisdiction is determined by the terms of the individual commercial contract (Pro-Forma Invoice, Sales Contract, or Letter of Credit) agreed between IBIC Group and the buyer.
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Data Subject Rights
In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, users have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of personal data held by IBIC Group. To exercise these rights, contact: info@ibicgroup.com. IBIC Group will respond to data subject requests within 30 days of receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. IBIC Group (International Business Investment Company Group) is a fully registered Egyptian corporation, engaged in manufacturing, international trading, export and import, distribution, and commercial agencies. IBIC is registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry and holds all required licences for international food export operations from Egypt. The company was established in 2015 and is headquartered in New Cairo, Egypt, with its IQF manufacturing facility in Kafr El Sheikh, Nile Delta.
Yes. IBIC Group is authorised to export food products to the European Union. IBIC holds ISO 22000 food safety management certification, conforms to EC pesticide residue Maximum Residue Level (MRL) directives (verified by accredited third-party laboratory per lot), and provides Health Certificates issued by Egyptian competent authorities and Phytosanitary Certificates for plant-origin products with every EU-bound shipment. IBIC’s ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification satisfies European retailer supplier qualification requirements.
Yes. IBIC Group holds FDA facility registration — confirming that the Kafr El Sheikh, Nile Delta IQF processing facility meets US Food and Drug Administration food safety requirements for export of food products to the United States. IBIC provides Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipment (PNIS) as required by the FDA Bioterrorism Act (Section 307 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002) for all US-bound shipments. FDA registration details are available upon written request.
All IBIC Group frozen food products are HALAL certified, covering all seven product categories: frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, fruit purees, grilled vegetables, canned foods, juice products, and miscellaneous frozen products. IBIC’s HALAL certification satisfies GCC Standardisation Organisation (GSO) requirements for import into Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, as well as halal market requirements in North Africa, Turkey, Southeast Asia, and European halal retail programs. Physical HALAL certificates accompany every GCC-bound shipment and are available upon request for other destinations.
IBIC Group’s IQF food processing and manufacturing facility is located in Kafr El Sheikh, in Egypt’s Nile Delta region (GPS coordinates: 31.1087°N, 30.9429°E). The Nile Delta location provides direct access to Egypt’s premier agricultural growing regions for strawberries, mangoes, guava, broccoli, okra, molokhia, and other crops processed by IBIC. Road connections to Alexandria Port and Port Said enable efficient refrigerated container export to international markets. The corporate headquarters is in New Cairo, Cairo, with commercial offices in Italy, the USA, and Russia.
Buyers can verify IBIC Group’s certifications through the following channels: ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000) are verifiable through the issuing certification body — contact IBIC to obtain the certificate number and certifying body name. FDA facility registration is verifiable through the FDA’s Food Facility Registration database at accessdata.fda.gov. HALAL certification is verifiable through the issuing HALAL authority — details provided with each certificate copy. IBIC welcomes and supports buyer qualification audits — factory visits to the Kafr El Sheikh facility can be arranged by contacting IBIC’s export team.
IBIC Group operates a 100% customer satisfaction commitment. Quality complaints or discrepancies discovered upon container receipt at destination must be documented with photographic evidence and communicated to IBIC’s export team within 7 days of container opening. IBIC’s quality assurance team will investigate the complaint with reference to the pre-shipment Certificate of Analysis and production lot documentation within 5 business days. IBIC’s regional offices in Italy, USA, and Russia provide local language support for complaint resolution in those markets. Contact: info@ibicgroup.com for quality assurance enquiries.
Yes. IBIC Group provides a comprehensive supplier qualification documentation package for retail buyer qualification processes, including: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000 certificates (with certificate numbers and validity dates), HALAL certificate, FDA registration confirmation, LSQA and Kosher certificates, Certificate of Analysis examples from recent production lots, factory audit report (if available from prior third-party audits), and completed supplier questionnaires. For formal retail qualification processes requiring a Sedex/SMETA or equivalent social audit, contact IBIC’s export team to discuss audit scheduling and requirements.