Somaliland Beverage Industries Explained

Somaliland Beverage Industries
Type:	Private
Foundation:	2010
Area Served:	Somaliland
Location:	Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex, Somaliland
Key People:	Ahmed Osman Guelleh, Founder Mustafe Osman Guelleh, CEO
Industry:	Beverages
Products:	Lis dairies Miiran juice Sprite Coca-Cola Dasani Fanta

Somaliland Beverage Industries abbreviated as SBI is a beverage corporation headquartered in Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland.^[1] Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Osman Guelleh, a local businessman.^[2] Based on the revenue, SBI is the largest beverage business in Somaliland.^{[3] [4]}

History

In early 2010, SBI was awarded a license to build & operate a Coca-Cola bottling factory in Somaliland. SBI is the country's single biggest investment to date.^[5] The opening of the $17 million Coca-Cola production plant took place on 22 May 2012 and was presided over by then-president Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud.^[6]

See also

• List of companies of Somaliland
• Economy of Somaliland

External links

• Official Website of SBI

Notes and References

1. Web site: SBI Sets Pace For Industrialization In Unrecognized Somaliland. Busi Week. 24 February 2020.
2. Web site: Somaliland Beverage Industries (SBI) - Success Stories. Somaliland Biz. en. 19 March 2020.
3. Web site: Shirkada SBI Waa Shirkad Dalka Ku Soo Kordhisay Shaqo Abuur, Baahi Badan Oo Dalka Ka Jirtayna Dabooshay, Korna U Qaaday Sumcada Somaliland. Somaliland Post. so. 19 March 2020.
4. Web site: Shirkada SBI Waa Mashruuca Ugu Weyn Ee Somaliland Ka Hirgalay?. so. Geeska. 19 March 2020.
5. Web site: Somaliland bottles its hopes in Coca-Cola plant. The Guardian. en. 19 March 2020.
6. Web site: Coca Cola opens bottling plant in Somaliland. Reuters. 19 March 2020.