Ammon News - The restaurant and confectionery industry has grown into a significant contributor to the national economy and a major employer of Jordanians, representative of the foodstuff sector in the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Raed Hamadeh, said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Hamadeh stated that the food sector has seen a remarkable leap in terms of product and service quality, emphasizing that it has attracted foreign investments.

He added that the industry, which consists of about 18,000 stores and businesses across the nation, offers about 100,000 job opportunities, and that it has become a popular destination for people visiting the Kingdom.

Jordan's food industry, according to Hamadeh, has established a foothold in worldwide markets, particularly the United States and Europe.