In 1977, the Sekem initiative was founded by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to support the development of the individual, society and the earth, through the initiative’s various economic, social and cultural activities. Sekem’s group includes eight companies: Libra for farming, Mizan for organic seedlings, Hator for fresh fruits and vegetables, Lotus for herbs and spices, Isis for organic foods and beverages (such as bread, dairy products, oils, spices and tea), Conytex for organic cotton and textile fabrics, Atos for pharmaceutical products, and Ecoprofit (under establishment) for sustainable management.