Mohammed Tamimi

The Vegetable Oil Industries Co. Ltd (VOIC)

In 1953 Jordan Vegetable Oil Industries Co. Ltd. (VOIC) was established in the eastern industrial area of the city of Nablus covering land area of 38 dunums, for the purpose of refining and packing of olive oil for local use and for export. VOIC is traditionally an industrial food production corporation specialized in the production of oil and ghee. the production of vegetable ghee started in 1961, under the supervision of the Dutch firm (Zweifer) where the Dutch expertise helped in the modernization of the machinery and the training of local labors and technicians in the Netherlands until all the production was made by local labors following international standards. In the year 1985, the company started refining liquid vegetable oil after developing the factory and purchasing modern and up-to-date machinery, as a result the company was able to fulfill the local market needs and a surplus for export was available. VOIC products got the complacency and approval from consumers for their unique aroma and flavor which helped the company in sustaining a good market share for years to come.