Saudi Food Manufacturing, the highly anticipated event in the Kingdom's food industry, was officially launched by organisers KAOUN International and dmg events. This inaugural edition aims to elevate Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing food manufacturing and processing sector and contribute to the goals set out in Vision 2030. The event, affiliated with The Saudi Food Show, Gulfood Manufacturing, and Gulfood, will take place in Riyadh from 22-24 April 2024.
Saudi Food Manufacturing has gained endorsement from influential ministerial stakeholders in Saudi Arabia, including the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), the strategic partner for the event. MODON plays a crucial role in attracting investment and promoting growth in the food manufacturing sector as part of the National Industry Strategy.
The event will unite the F&B manufacturing industry, covering processing, packaging, ingredients, supply chain solutions, and control and automation sectors. It offers a dedicated platform in Saudi Arabia for showcasing global products, solutions, and technologies across the food and beverage value chain.
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, expressed excitement about unlocking opportunities in the F&B manufacturing industry, contributing to Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global player. The event addresses key challenges, encourages innovation, and facilitates strategic collaborations.
The President of dmg events, Matt Denton, highlighted the significance of Saudi Food Manufacturing as part of their efforts to develop a comprehensive portfolio of international events serving the F&B industry. The event will foster discussions on white label, food franchises, food security, and food tech.
The Saudi Food Tech Summit will provide insights into the potential for innovation and investment in Saudi Arabia's food and beverage manufacturing industry. With nearly 1,000 food and beverage production facilities and over 200,000 employees, the sector is poised for further growth, reaching approximately USD 13.3 billion by 2025. An additional USD 70 billion is projected to be invested in the sector by 2030, focusing on seafood, intermediate ingredients, date production, and health foods.
Dr Ihab Jaffan, Business Development Officer for First for Food, emphasised the importance of the Saudi Food Manufacturing event for showcasing their commitment to excellence and establishing themselves as key players in the industry.
The launch of Saudi Food Manufacturing marks a significant milestone in advancing Saudi Arabia's food manufacturing sector and aligns with the nation's economic diversification goals.
