CFI is a non-profit organization established in 1958 by the ‎presidential decree number 453, under the umbrella of the Federation of Egyptian Industries- FEI.‎ CFI is the official representative of the Egyptian Food Industry, with a member base of more than 3000 companies ‎ CFI is the platform that represents the processed food & beverage industry before the GOE. Solving and ‎developing every aspect of the business environment that may affect the industry's competitiveness domestically ‎and globally:

• Protect the combined interest and welfare of members through lobbying on their behalf before different governmental bodies.
• Co-ordinate with the different governmental authorities for laying out policies related to the food and beverage industry, and provide opinion and suggestions on legislation.
• Study local impediments facing the development of the food and beverage industry and suggest solutions
• Provide access to strategic alliances
• Updating members on the latest international trends and standards.
• Organize seminars, conferences
• Issue "World of Food" magazine, besides other publications
• A library with a wealth of information specific to the food industry
• Hosting "Egypt 4 Trade" program funded by GTZ
• Member at IDF
• Skills development training programs for labors
• Information Dissemination
• Social Services