In 1960

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Jabra Zeidan with great passion started his ice cream business, where he used to make ice cream at home, and sell his ice cream in the streets of Zarqa.

in 1970

After his homemade ice cream became very popular, to meet the increasing demand for his ice cream, he installed the first industrial ice
cream line in Jordan in cooperation with ‘Gram equipment’ Denmark.
establishing Zeidan refrigeration company in 1970.

In 1976

The company successfully expanded in the following years, adding more
production lines, and introducing innovative products to the market.
Zeidan Chocolate Factory was established in 1976 to fill the gap in production during the winter season. Zeidan launched the first product in the market, Sambo Teacakes, to become one of the most
popular confectionary items in the Jordanian market.” The hit product is
now very well known in the region, especially the Jordanian market as it
is everyone’s childhood favorite.

1985

 

Zeidan Chocolate Factory later expanded in 1985 to introduce another hit product, the Zeidan Bar. A deliciously mouthwatering chocolate
bar that comes in an array of fillings, including peanut butter, strawberry,
orange and coffee.

In 1991

Zeidan plastic industry was founded to manufacture different
types of flexible packaging, plastic containers and bags. Zeidan plastic
industry now specializes in manufacturing and distributing various types
of PP Woven Bags..

In 2001

Elias Zeidan and partners company was established to hold
and operate Zeidan chocolate factory, and Zeidan plastic industry.
2009, new set of machines were installed to automate the packaging
process of our products.

2010

Zeidan chocolate introduced new baking line to manufacture
different biscuit products.

2019

Zeidan chocolate factory started a new ice cream production
plant with modern machinery to produce more than 30 different ice
cream products..

Today, Zeidan chocolate factory has 10 production lines, producing over 50 confectionary and ice cream products, and employs more than 2000 people.


Presence: our products are being exported to many countries across the middle east including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iraq, and Palestine. We also
export to the United States of America, and Canada.

Timeline with Image Overlay

1970Launching of Sambo Teacakes
1960Launching of Zeidan Bar
1987Launching of Zeidan Plastic Factory
2000 Sambo Package Redesign
2009Sambo Package Redesign
2011 Introducing Super Sambo with Milk Chocolate
2016 Launching of Angelo, Splash and Crunch Time Biscuits

Crafting Sweet Memories Since 1976!

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