“Nature Drops for Sterilization” Showcases Infra red-Light Technology for Exporters at Food Africa 2025

Nature Drops for Sterilization is participating in Food Africa 2025 to promote the first facility of its kind in the Middle East dedicated to sterilizing medicinal and aromatic plants using clean-energy Infra red-light technology. The initiative comes as part of the company’s regional expansion plan to offer advanced sterilization services to Egyptian and Arab exporters.
The new sterilization station marks a significant technological step forward in treating natural herbs and essential oils, providing a more sustainable and advanced alternative to traditional steam-based methods.
Clean Thermal Technology Targeting High-Quality Markets
Khaled Masalati, Chairman of Nature Drops for Sterilization, said the company has, within just one year, established itself as a key player in the sterilization of medicinal and aromatic plants. It relies on German photothermal technology that preserves the natural color of herbs and oils while reducing microbial load without compromising active ingredients—an essential requirement for exporters seeking to strengthen their global competitiveness.
He added that the new station is designed to prepare Egyptian products for highly regulated markets such as the European Union, the United States, Japan, and South Korea, especially as Europe’s clean-energy compliance requirements are set to take effect early next year.
Masalati highlighted the rapid growth of Egypt’s medicinal and aromatic plant exports, which rose to $852 million in 2025. The government aims to reach $1 billion within three years, a goal that necessitates continued technological advancement and improved production efficiency.
He also noted Egypt’s global leadership, ranking first worldwide in basil exports and in jasmine concrete exports, stressing that maintaining these positions requires meeting the stringent requirements of international—particularly European—markets.
Automated, Integrated Solutions for Exporters
Mohamed Bawadkji, Co-Founder of Nature Drops for Sterilization, emphasized that Food Africa provides an ideal platform to introduce exporters to the company’s fully automated sterilization technology. The system operates without human intervention, ensuring maximum precision and consistent quality.
He added that Nature Drops for Sterilization has signed cooperation agreements with several major Egyptian and international companies specializing in the export of medicinal and aromatic plants, offering sterilization services that comply with European and global standards in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors.
Bawadkji noted that the company’s pavilion at the exhibition features a live operational model of the Infra red-light technology, alongside a preview of new analytical and testing services that Nature Drops plans to introduce in the coming phase to boost the export value of final products.