name across the Middle East, North Africa, and East Asia. Established in 1857 in Beirut, Lebanon, Gandour began as a small factory-store producing hard-boiled candies, loukoum, and marzipan. Over the years, it has grown into a leading food manufacturer, offering a wide range of products, including biscuits, cakes, chocolates, gums, candies, wafers, snacks, and cooking oils.