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  • Saudi food industry sees buoyant demand, growth momentum to improve in Q1 2024: Almunajem CEO

    The demand levels in Saudi Arabia’s foods industry are strong and the momentum will likely continue over the coming period due to population growth, tourism, and Hajj and Umrah programs, Thamer Abanumay, CEO of Almunajem Foods Co., told Argaam. However, inflation levels and unstable supply chains weigh on prices, he added. The sector’s growth is forecast to continue through Q1 2024, backed by the seasonal demand in Ramadan.

  • NEOM Food Company ‘Topian’ launched to redefine food production, distribution, and consumption

    NEOM announced on Sunday the launch of ‘Topian’, the NEOM Food Company, with the aim of redefining food production, distribution, and consumption through the creation of sustainable and innovative food solutions across 5 vertical pillars.

     NEOM stated that the 5 vertical pillars are: climate-proof agriculture; regenerative aquaculture; novel foods; personalized nutrition; sustainable food supply and ESG. Topian has been launched with the support of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), and it is fully aligned with Saudi Arabia’s objectives of achieving the Saudi Vision 2030, spearheading the Kingdom’s efforts to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

  • Saudi aid chief reinforces need for collective action to reduce global food insecurity

    Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the adviser at the Royal Court and supervisor general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, has reinforced the need for collective action to reduce global food insecurity and malnutrition. Al-Rabeeah was speaking at the Global Food Security Summit which was held in London and attended by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; British Foreign Secretary David Cameron; Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; and a number of ministers from several countries, and representatives from the UN leadership, regional and international bodies, civil society, and relevant stakeholders.

  • Dutch artist’s chocolate sculpture celebrates Saudi hospitality at food trade show in Riyadh

    Renowned Dutch artist Anat Ratzabi says her compelling chocolate sculpture on display at the 10th Foodex Saudi Expo in Riyadh celebrates the renowned hospitality of the Kingdom’s people. Ratzabi incorporated elements in the bronzed creation including dates, coffee cups, a coffee pot or Dallah, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia featuring two swords and a palm tree. Ratzabi was invited to participate in the Chocolate Art Salon at the exhibition, which concluded on Wednesday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

  • How Saudi Arabia is boosting food security by pursuing agricultural self-sufficiency

    The Kingdom has also made progress in growing potatoes, meeting 80 percent of local demand. Domestic poultry comprises 68 percent, tomatoes 67 percent, red meat 60 percent, carrots 50 percent, fish 48 percent and onions 44 percent.

  • Why the Saudi Crown Prince is giving the world food for thought

    The commission’s first initiative, called Legacy of Our Kitchen has embarked upon documenting classic recipes from all 13 regions of the Kingdom with the objective of putting them all in a book—a kind of Saudi version of the French culinary bible Larousse Gastronomique. Judging by what Larousse did for French cuisine in the 90 years since it was compiled, this encyclopedic endeavour by the commission will go a long way in establishing its culinary credentials.

  • French fast-food chain launches in Kingdom backed by Saudi prince

    French fast-food start-up, Furahaa, has brought its plant-based business to Saudi Arabia, available exclusively on the food delivery app Hunger Station. The company champions an inclusive job market by employing deaf individuals and offers a fully vegan menu, including loaded fries, chicken nuggets and fish filet sandwiches. The new Saudi menu features other classics, including french fries and cheeseburgers made with meat-free substitutes.

  • A Food Tour of Saudi Arabia: The 10 Dishes that Define a Cuisine

    With a history stretching back millennia, Saudi Arabian cuisine is an exquisite blend of tradition, culture, and innovation. Reflecting the vibrant pulse of the country's Bedouin roots, layered with the diverse influences borne from ancient trade routes, the cuisine is an intriguing testament to the country's rich and varied past. Enveloped within these culinary creations, you'll find echoes of the Indian subcontinent, the aromatic allure of Persia, and the bold tastes of Africa, all deftly woven into a food narrative that's uniquely Saudi.

  • Saudi Arabia committed to helping UN efforts toward water, food security

    He was speaking at the 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization Conference, which is taking place in Rome and being held to discuss relevant issues in the light of the challenges posed by water scarcity. It is also focusing on water management, with the aim of achieving food security and comprehensive support for flexible and efficient food production.

  • Saudi Arabia’s strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

    Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world. According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.