Kurdistan Prime Minister Congratulates Zom on Winning 2026 International Award in France
Masrour Barzani describes the dairy producer’s achievement as a national source of pride, highlighting its contribution to local production, rural livelihoods and employment
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has congratulated the management and employees of Zom Dairy Products Company on winning the 2026 Consumer Grand Prix, an international award presented by the global TOP/COM Group in Paris, France, describing the achievement as a source of national pride.
In a letter dated November 8, Barzani praised Zom for its role in developing domestic production, creating employment opportunities and supporting rural communities, particularly in the Soran Independent Administration and across the Kurdistan Region.
The prime minister also highlighted the company’s contribution to improving the quality of Kurdish products and raising their profile in international markets.
He reaffirmed the Kurdistan Regional Government’s commitment to supporting national projects that promote economic development and increase the international recognition of locally produced goods.
Zom received the 2026 Consumer Grand Prix on November 5, in Paris. The award, presented by the international TOP/COM Group, recognizes achievements in areas including advertising campaigns, the introduction of new products, packaging design and innovation, and effective communication with consumers.
Abdulaziz Sherwani, Zom’s director, previously told Kurdistan24 that the award recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in advertising, product presentation, packaging innovation and consumer engagement.
Established in 2020 and officially inaugurated by Barzani on May 30, 2023, Zom is one of the Kurdistan Region’s major agricultural and livestock-related investment projects. Its main production facility is located in Zhazook village in the Mergasor district of the Barzan area.
The company operates 28 milk collection centers across different areas, purchasing milk from local farmers and livestock breeders and processing it into dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, fermented yogurt drink and cream.
The collection network is designed to make it easier for farmers to deliver their daily production, reduce transportation costs and provide a reliable source of income through regular purchases of their milk.
According to company figures, the project employs more than 400 people and directly benefits over 3,367 farmers. During the spring season this year, the amount of milk collected from livestock breeders reached nearly 40 tonnes per day.
By connecting local livestock farming with industrial dairy production, Zom has helped establish a supply chain that supports rural households while strengthening the Kurdistan Region’s domestic food-production sector.
The company’s latest international recognition adds to its previous awards for locally produced goods and highlights the growing presence of Kurdistan Region products in international markets.