Conserves Modernes Chtaura | Made in Lebanon

Since 1936, a Bekaa Valley pantry powerhouse carrying Lebanese mooneh to the world.

About Conserves Modernes Chtaura

Founded in 1936, Conserves Modernes Chtaura is one of Lebanon’s most established mooneh producers. Based in the Bekaa Valley, with operations around Kab Elias and Chtaura and a Beirut office, the company has spent well over eight decades turning the region’s agricultural bounty into preserved pantry goods. Its longevity makes it one of the anchor names in Lebanese food manufacturing.

The company produces more than 100 mooneh products across several brands, Conserves Chtaura, Mezze and Oriental Diwan, spanning jams, molasses and syrups, tahini, hummus, pickles and olives. That breadth reflects the full sweep of the Lebanese pantry, and it travels: Conserves Modernes Chtaura exports to 33 countries, bringing Lebanese flavors to communities and shoppers far beyond the Bekaa.

Brand Information

Brand Name Conserves Modernes Chtaura
Ownership Lebanese-owned
Based In Chtaura / Kab Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon
Category Mooneh & Lebanese Pantry
Website chtaura.com
What They Offer Jams, molasses, tahini, hummus, pickles and olives

Why Conserves Modernes Chtaura Matters

A company founded in 1936 and exporting to 33 countries is more than a brand, it’s a piece of Lebanese economic and culinary infrastructure. By sourcing from the Bekaa and shipping worldwide, Conserves Modernes Chtaura supports local agriculture, sustains manufacturing jobs, and acts as an ambassador for Lebanese food abroad. For the diaspora, its jars are a reliable taste of home; for new markets, they are an introduction to the depth of the Lebanese pantry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Conserves Modernes Chtaura make?

The company produces over 100 mooneh products, including jams, molasses and syrups, tahini, hummus, pickles and olives, under the Conserves Chtaura, Mezze and Oriental Diwan brands.

Is Conserves Modernes Chtaura a Lebanese brand?

Yes. It is a Lebanese-owned company founded in 1936 and based in the Bekaa Valley.

Where can I buy its products?

The company exports to 33 countries and distributes widely through grocers and specialty stores. Visit chtaura.com for its full range and stockist information.

What makes Conserves Modernes Chtaura distinctive?

Its scale and heritage. Few Lebanese food producers combine a founding date of 1936, a catalog of more than 100 products, and a presence in 33 export markets.

What is mooneh?

Mooneh is the Lebanese practice of preserving food, jams, pickles, molasses, tahini and more, so that seasonal harvests can be stocked and enjoyed throughout the year.

Discover More Lebanese Brands

Explore the Mooneh & Lebanese Pantry category for more producers keeping the country’s preserving traditions alive at scale. Then browse the wider Made in Lebanon directory to discover Lebanese brands across food and beyond.