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Saudi Arabia in 2018 was Brazil's top buyer of fresh and processed chicken products, an ABPA spokesman said. ABPA data shows the Saudis imported 433,500 tonnes of chicken products from Brazil, or about 11.8 percent of…
Hisham Al-Jedaie, chief executive of the SFDA, mentioned that 80% of the food in the Kingdom is imported from more than 157 countries. He pointed out that the Kingdom has imported 15% of its food from Brazil and 11.67%…
Saudi Arabia represents the largest market for bottled water in the region. One of the major factors driving the market growth is the rising health consciousness among consumers. This has boosted the demand for bottled…
Domestic chicken meat production in 2019 is expected to increase slightly to 700,000 MT. The production cost of locally produced chicken meat currently ranges between $1.6 and $1.87 per Kg of average dressed weight.…
According to research, Saudi Arabia cold storage market is projected to reach $2,572 million by 2024. Further, growing concerns over food wastage and increasing population in Saudi Arabia is expected to boost the growth…
Saudi Arabia halal food & beverages market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 9%, in value terms, during 2019-2024. Increasing demand for packaged halal foods among non-Muslims, strong import and export regulation…
The Saudi Arab snack bar market is expected to reach USD 52.82 million by 2023 witnessing a healthy CAGR during the forecast period 2018-2023. Cereal and granola bar accounts for more than 65% of the Saudi Arab snack…
Saudi Arabia retail market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% during the forecast period on account of growing culturally diversified population, presence of a highly stable market. Saudi Arabia retail market is…
Saudi Arabia is expected to have a SAR 221 billion ($59 billion approx.) worth of food industries investments until 2021, said Mohammed Al Juniny, head of manufacturing at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority…
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said that the volume of investment in the food products industry in the Kingdom amounts to more than 88 billion riyals. Jarrah Al-Jarrah, the official spokesman for…
Saudi previously announced plans to build 20 entertainment centres, including one 100,000 square-metre entertainment complex in Riyadh earlier this year. The kingdom also recently revealed plans for a second mega…
Under the Patronage of Mr. Mazen Batterjee, Vice President of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Foodex Saudi celebrates the first Food Innovation Awards in Saudi Arabia to honour the best food innovations in…
The Saudi Arabia red meat market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.47% during the forecast period 2018 to 2023. Government support has enabled manufacturers to improve production technology and to compete with…
Hot Drinks Sector accounted for a volume share of 0.83% of the global market and 24.9% of the regional (Middle East & Africa) market in 2017. The sector was valued at SR 10, 211.5 million (US$2,723.1 million) in 2017…
Saudi Arabian Ice Cream sector accounted for a volume share of 0.52% of the global market and 29.9% of the regional (Middle East & Africa) market. The sector and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2017-2021.…
35 Years of Excellence Saudi Airlines Catering was established in 1981. The 35 years that followed witnessed a rapid expansion in the organisation’s operations, which spanned local and international markets. Over the…
Training Center - Saudi Standards, Metrology, And Quality Organization SASO is a scientific reference specialized in issuing standards, granting quality certificates and examining product samples, within a scientific…
Saudi Arabia ranks ninth amongst the top ten savory snacks markets in terms of per capita expenditure (in US$ terms), higher only than China. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is forecasted to register a moderate growth in…
Saudi Arabia has large young population bases that have a strong affinity towards confectionery products in which they indulge frequently. Moreover, with high disposable incomes and rising consumer confidence, time-poor…
Saudi Arabia ranks ninth amongst the top ten savory snacks markets in terms of per capita expenditure (in US$ terms), higher only than China. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is forecasted to register a moderate growth in…
Catering is the business of providing food and related services to a large number of people at various sites including worker camps, construction sites, company cafeterias and offices. Outsourcing of catering service is…
Saudi Arabia ranks ninth amongst the top ten savory snacks markets in terms of per capita expenditure (in US$ terms), higher only than China. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is forecasted to register a moderate growth in…
Saudi Arabia has large young population bases that have a strong affinity towards confectionery products in which they indulge frequently. Moreover, with high disposable incomes and rising consumer confidence, time-poor…
Saudi Arabia’s corn consumption is estimated to climb 12% to 4.45 million MT during 2018-2019, taking a larger share of the country's feed demand, according to USDA. Most of that corn volume, or 4.4 million MT, will be…