In the middle of Bahrain’s entrepreneurial landscape, one woman’s kitchen experiment blossomed into a successful business known as AlSayed Nuts Workshop. Founded by the visionary Hawraa Al-Qayyim, the factory is not just about creating delicious nut butters but also revolutionizes the way people perceive and consume natural food products. Curious, right?
Well, Hawraa’s journey began with a simple request from family members for natural peanut butter. Little did she know that this would set the stage for something much larger. “The idea in the beginning was just an experiment to make natural peanut butter for my family,” shared Hawraa. “When it was well received by everyone, the idea of displaying and selling it became a reality.”
What started as a small home business soon gained momentum, and the warm reception from local markets only propelled it further. “I will never forget the local markets that welcomed me with open arms in my beginnings,” recalled Hawraa. “Because of them, I managed to increase sales and expand my market audience, as well as interact with customers and improve based on their feedback.”
However, like any entrepreneurial journey, AlSayed Nuts Workshop faced its fair share of challenges. Limited budget, procurement hurdles, and customer acquisition were just a few obstacles encountered along the way. Yet, with each challenge overcome, the business grew stronger. “Every challenge I overcame, I considered it a step forward,” remarked Hawraa, always choosing to focus on the silver lining while pushing through.
With unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity, AlSayed Nuts Workshop prioritizes natural, preservative-free products crafted with care. “Our products are diverse in flavors and volume, which makes them unique and affordable to serve different client categories,” Hawraa explained with details, as the process of making natural nut butters is a meticulous one. From selecting the finest nuts to roasting, grinding, and packaging, every step is executed with precision using modern manufacturing machines.
One of the pivotal moments in the AlSayed Nuts Workshop journey was its participation in the fall exhibition in 2022 under the umbrella of Export Bahrain. “Everything was completely unexpected,” Hawraa reflected in awe. “The great turnout, the sales, and the expanded customer base strongly motivated me to change the direction of the business and grow better, bigger.” It was during this first participation in 2022 that our customer base expanded locally and even regionally through visitors to the exhibition. This significant exposure enabled us to transition from a home business to a workshop in 2024. The support and advisory consultations provided by Export Bahrain, along with their assistance in facilitating local and regional customers and our participation in various exhibitions, were instrumental in this growth.
Looking ahead, Hawraa’s goals for AlSayed Nuts Workshop are ambitious yet attainable. We know they’ll rise even higher! “My goals are always broad and limitless,” she shared enthusiastically. “Currently, I’m focusing on supplying the regional market with our products with plans to expand globally in the future.”
As AlSayed Nuts Workshop continues to grow and innovate, one thing remains constant: Hawraa’s unwavering dedication to providing high-quality, natural nut products to consumers. With Export Bahrain’s support, and a clear roadmap for the future, the sky’s the limit for this nutty venture.
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