Swisslion
Authorized Exclusive Agent in Yemen
European quality from North Macedonia — Southeast Europe's leading confectionery and food industry
Quality is always a step forward — the first company in North Macedonia to receive ISO 22000, and the first to carry HACCP, halal, Kosher and FSSC 22000 in the region
Swisslion-Takovo — Southeast Europe
Who is Swisslion?
Swisslion is a proud member of the Swisslion-Takovo Group, one of the largest and most prominent food and beverage producers in Southeast Europe, headquartered in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
FI SWISSLION LLC Skopje began its operations in 1998 as a general distributor, then transformed into a full production facility through a major "Greenfield" investment. In 2001 it split into two entities: a confectionery production company and a distribution company for the full Swisslion group range.
Swisslion today operates 4 legal entities in North Macedonia covering production, distribution, agriculture, and egg production, with a product portfolio spanning 12 diverse categories and prominent sub-brands distributed across multiple European and global markets.
Hefdhallah Hassan Trading Co., Ltd. is the authorized exclusive agent for Swisslion products in the Yemeni market.
Europe in each piece
Confectionery and food from North Macedonia — internationally accredited food safety standards.
swisslion numbers
1998
Year operations began in North Macedonia
12
diverse product categories
5
internationally accredited quality certifications
4
legal entities within North Macedonia
First
in North Macedonia to receive ISO 22000 in 2006
Europe, World
Exporting to multiple European and global markets
Swisslion's Journey — From Distribution to Leadership
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1998
Launch — FI Switzerland LLC Skopje starts its activity as a general distributor of Swisslion- Takovo Group products in the Macedonian market.
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2001
Specialization and Growth — The division of the company into two specialized entities: the confectionery production company and the distribution company, to achieve maximum productivity and operational efficiency.
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2005
HACCP certification — Swisslion obtains the HACCP food safety certificate, establishing a solid foundation for an uncompromising quality journey.
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2005
Production expansion — adding a new Salty Snacks production line, broadening the portfolio and diversifying products.
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2006
Quality leadership — the first company in North Macedonia to obtain the ISO 22000:2005 international food safety certificate. In the same year it becomes a major shareholder in AGROPLOD JSC Resen.
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2008
Multiple certifications — obtaining the Kosher certificate for export to markets with Jewish communities, and implementing the HALAL standard to serve Islamic markets.
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2011
Investing in the future — Investing in a new power plant and Dragees product line, continuing the march of development and modernization.
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Today
Swisslion in Yemen — through a strategic partnership with Hefdhallah Hassan, Swisslion's European products reach the Yemeni market under an authorised exclusive agency.
Swisslion Product Categories — 12 Categories for Every Taste
An exceptional range of 12 food categories covering all tastes and occasions with certified European quality:
Dessert and Chocolate Dragee Dessert
Candies and Choco Coated Dragees
Diverse candy and chocolate-coated dragée pieces — a wide range of flavours and sizes to suit every occasion.
Product Highlights
- Bonnytop — classic chocolate dragées
- Choco Boom — popping chocolate pieces with distinctive flavors
- Love You — premium gift candy for special occasions
- Lenka — assorted candy collection
Wafer
Waffers
Crunchy wafer with multiple cream layers in various flavours — from the simple classic to the premium chocolate-coated variety.
Product Highlights
- Hello — classic cream wafer in assorted flavors
- Hello Flips — crunchy chocolate wafer rolls
- Euromax — premium multi-layered wafer
- Eurobiscuit — wafer with a European biscuit taste
Peanuts and nuts
Peanuts
Peanuts prepared in various styles and flavours — fried, salted, chocolate-coated, or natural for health-conscious snack lovers.
Product Highlights
- Kikiriki — peanuts in assorted varieties
- Salted and roasted nut range
Jelly and fruit biscuit
Fruit Jelly Biscuits
Soft biscuit filled with natural fruit jelly — a unique and distinctive product combining the crispiness of biscuit with the softness of jelly in a single bite.
Product Highlights
- Softi — soft jelly biscuit with fruit flavors
- Ressana — fruit biscuit with a distinctive taste
Salty snacks
Snacks
Crunchy and roasted snacks in a variety of flavours — ideal for leisure time, late nights, and entertainment.
Product Highlights
- Flips — crunchy corn puffs with cheese and other flavors
- The diverse Salty Snacks range
Cereals and grains
Cereals
Healthy breakfast cereal with whole grains, chocolate, and nuts — a nutritious and delicious choice for starting a healthy day.
Product Highlights
- Nutri Plus — nutritious cereal with vitamins and minerals
- The diverse breakfast cereal range
Jams and spreadable creams
Spread and Bars
Spreadable chocolate, hazelnut, and fruit creams — ideal for bread, pastries, and everyday breakfast.
Product Highlights
- Super Agrokrem — the famous chocolate and hazelnut cream
- Agrokrem Blok — chocolate cream blocks
- Energy bars and cereal bar range
Coffee and cocoa
Coffee and Cocoa
Instant coffee, hot chocolate, and cocoa powder with European quality — for warm and refreshing moments every day.
Product Highlights
- Instant coffee powder
- Hot chocolate powder
- High-quality natural cocoa
Chocolate-coated marshmallow
Chocolate Coated Marshmallows
Soft and spongy marshmallow coated in a thick layer of fine chocolate — a unique experience between softness and crunch.
Product Highlights
- Dark and milk chocolate marshmallow range
Juices
Juices
Natural and refreshing fruit juices from the Agroplod range — made from the finest fruits grown in the fertile Resen region.
Product Highlights
- Agroplod — natural fruit juices
Jam
Marmalade
Natural fruit jam in a diverse range of flavours including raspberry, apricot, strawberry, and more — suitable for breakfast and various kitchen uses.
Product Highlights
- Agroplod jams in various fruit varieties
Ketchup
Ketchup
Tomato ketchup with European quality — rich in natural tomato flavour and suitable for all home and restaurant uses.
Product Highlights
- Agroplod ketchup with fresh tomatoes
Quality is always a step forward
«Regarding food safety standards, Swisslion has always been a step ahead. In 2005 it obtained the HACCP certificate, and the following year it was the first company in North Macedonia to obtain the international food safety certificate ISO 22000:2005.»
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
(Since 2005) First international food safety certification — ensures identification and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards at every stage of production.
ISO 22000:2005 — International Food Safety
(Since 2006 — first in North Macedonia) The international gold standard for food safety management systems — ensures every product leaving the factory is safe and fit for consumption.
HALAL — compliant with Islamic law
Implementing the HALAL standard to serve Islamic markets in the Arab world, Asia, and Africa — an essential requirement for entering the Yemeni and Arab market.
Kosher — compliant with Jewish dietary law
(Since 2008) Export requirement for markets with Jewish communities in Europe and America — reflecting Swisslion's commitment to serving diverse markets.
FSSC 22000:2010 — the highest European standard
The most recent and comprehensive certification that enables Swisslion to place its products in all European and global markets without exception — an open door to every market.
Two in-house microbiological laboratories
Before any product leaves the factory, it undergoes precise microbiological testing in two in-house laboratories equipped with world-class equipment — applying the highest standards for determining the microbiological safety of products.
Highlights of Swissillion sub-brands
Super Agrokrem — chocolate and hazelnut cream
The most famous and widely used product in the Swisslion range — a smooth and delicious chocolate and hazelnut cream used for spreading on bread and at breakfast.
Hello — classic cream wafer
Crunchy wafer with multiple cream layers in distinctive flavours — loved by children and adults alike and present in many markets throughout the region.
Bonnytop — chocolate dragées
Chocolate pieces coated in a coloured shell — a distinctive family product loved at occasions and celebrations.
Kikiriki — peanuts
Fried and salted peanuts or chocolate-coated peanuts — a healthy and universally loved snack.
Agroplod — natural juices and jams
A natural product line from the fruits of the fertile Resen region — juices and jams that deliver the authentic taste of nature.
Softi — jelly biscuit
Soft biscuit filled with fruit jelly — a unique product in the market distinguished by its smooth texture and distinctive taste.
Why is Swisslion the Preferred Choice for the Yemeni Market?
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Certified European quality backed by five international certifications — HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, and FSSC 22000; one of the most quality-documented suppliers in the region.
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Certified HALAL products — ideal for the Yemeni and Arab market.
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Exceptional variety — 12 categories in one brand, from candy and wafer to ketchup, cereal, juices, and jam.
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Two in-house laboratories for continuous monitoring of every production batch.
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A member of the mighty Swisslion-Takovo Group — supply stability and capacity for expansion.
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Continuous availability through Hefdhallah Hassan's distribution network across the governorates.
Swisslion in Yemen — A Partnership with the Best
Hefdhallah Hassan Trading Co., Ltd. holds the exclusive agency for Swisslion products in the Yemeni market — comprehensive management from import and clearance to storage and field distribution.
Channels where Swisslion products are available:
- • Supermarkets and major retail stores
- • Wholesale traders across the governorates
- • Grocery shops and retail outlets
- • HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, cafés)
- • «Salla» platform for online ordering
Distribution areas:
- Sana'a (main headquarters)
- Ibb
- Aden
- Mukalla
Looking for a trusted distribution partner for your products in Yemen?
Join the customer network of Hefdhallah Hassan Trading Co., Ltd. — and benefit from Yemen's most powerful FMCG distribution system to ensure your products reach everywhere with genuine efficiency and continuity.
Headquarters — Sana'a
- Shumaila — behind Al-Zandani Building
- +967 1 620 260
- www.hefdhallahhasan.com
- info@hefdhallahhasan.com
Ibb Branch
Aden Branch
Mukalla Branch
Fuwwah Road — Al-Insha'at — Ahmed Yassin Street — opposite Bahaj Kitchens
Swisslion — Quick Actions
Would you like to stock Swisslion products in your store?
Contact the sales team of Hefdhallah Hassan Trading Co., Ltd. — the exclusive agent for Swisslion in Yemen — and get wholesale prices and regular supply terms for the finest European confectionery and food products.
Contact Information — Hefdhallah Hassan Company
- Sana'a — Shumaila — behind Al-Zandani Building
- +967 1 620 260
- WhatsApp Ibb: +967 779 777 713
- WhatsApp Aden: +967 780 440 551
- WhatsApp Mukalla: 775512029
- www.hefdhallahhasan.com
- info@hefdhallahhasan.com
Contact Information — Swisslion