Who Are We?
ALSHIFA was founded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1983 — a small company with a great pioneering spirit that shaped the quality of its products and its distinguished service. Over the years, ALSHIFA became a name synonymous with honey in Saudi Arabia and rose to a leading position across the Middle East. Today its presence spans five continents and more than forty countries, ranking among the top ten honey brands in the world.
For over four decades, ALSHIFA has been part of families' occasions and everyday lives. That same pioneering spirit and commitment to quality is what now brings ALSHIFA to honey lovers across the United States.
Trusted Across America
In the U.S., ALSHIFA can be found in major grocery chains under the Kroger, Albertsons, and HomeGoods banners — including Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Ralphs, Vons, ACME, Smith's, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, Dillons, QFC, and many more. From the Middle East to American kitchens, ALSHIFA has earned its place on tables around the world.
Purity You Can Verify
Quality is checked at every stage. Every source is verified for purity through analysis in accredited laboratories, confirming honey that is 100% natural before it's ever packaged. The honey is then tested again using advanced, purpose-built equipment to verify its quality with precision.
Supplier facilities, bee-health inspections, and beekeeping practices are monitored regularly against rigorous standards. Honey is tested in specialized international laboratories before packaging and stored in ways that preserve its natural quality — using advanced facilities that protect its purity through every stage.
Certified to World Standards
ALSHIFA was the first honey brand in Saudi Arabia to earn the quality mark from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). It holds a range of local and international certifications, including Halal, ISO 22000, ECAS, DAS, ISO 9001:2015, MODON, SASO, and FSSC 22000.
The brand's practices align with precise international regulations and standards — including U.S. FDA guidelines, the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA), the European Food Safety Authority, the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), among others — to help ensure safety and quality at every stage.
Always in Glass
Every jar of ALSHIFA honey is sealed in glass — never plastic. Glass protects the honey's purity, prevents the leaching that can occur with plastic, and keeps every spoonful tasting exactly as nature intended. It's also 100% recyclable and a more sustainable choice for the planet.
A Flavor for Every Table
No two honeys are alike, and ALSHIFA offers a range as diverse as the landscapes it comes from. Our monofloral Sidr honey, prized across the Middle East, is rich, dark, and full-bodied. Black Forest honey brings a deep, malty character, while Natural honey offers the classic golden sweetness loved the world over. For something different, Ginger in Pure Honey blends real ginger slices into the jar for a warming twist. Whatever your taste, there's an ALSHIFA jar for it.
