Inaugural SaudiFood Manufacturing Show to Put Spotlight on Saudi F&B Manufacturing Industry

The inaugural edition of SaudiFood Manufacturing, the first dedicated F&B manufacturing event in the Kingdom spanning processing, packaging and ingredients. Following the highly successful launch of The SaudiFood Show, the largest food event in the Kingdom, organisers KAOUN International and dmg events unveiled highlights of the much-anticipated SaudiFood Manufacturing event, taking place at Riyadh Front from April 30 to May 2.

Underpinning the fast-growing F&B market in Saudi Arabia – currently worth around USD60bn and growing at 4 percent per year, the Saudi F&B manufacturing industry is on the cusp of a step change in its growth and importance within the nation’s economy.

Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, commented: “The launch of SaudiFood Manufacturing coincides with a pivotal moment in the F&B manufacturing industry, both in Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, the Saudi government is focusing on diversifying the nation’s industrial base, while enhancing the security and resilience of food systems, encouraging investments in F&B manufacturing to establish the Kingdom as a prominent global F&B hub. Concurrently, rapid technological advancements are revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing costs. The inaugural edition of SaudiFood Manufacturing will provide participants with valuable insights into these market dynamics, showcasing how leading global players are addressing them and how businesses can effectively leverage these trends”.