Saudi Arabia’s push to dominate the regional food and beverage manufacturing landscape is back on full display as the second edition of SaudiFood Manufacturing opens this April 13–15 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Following a successful inaugural outing in 2024, the event returns with over 550 global brands, an expanded exhibition floor, and a laser focus on the megatrends reshaping the food production sector—from sustainable packaging to smart factory automation.
Strategic Support and Sector Momentum
Backed by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and MODON (the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones), the exhibition underscores the government’s intent to supercharge food manufacturing as part of Vision 2030.
The F&B manufacturing sector is now one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing industries, with food sector valuations nearing $55 billion and local production goals targeting 85% localization by 2030. The government’s backing and the private sector’s surge in investment reflect a clear trajectory: Saudi Arabia wants to become the F&B manufacturing hub of the MENA region.
A Global Showcase
This year’s edition will feature top-tier exhibitors from across the processing, packaging, ingredients, and automation spectrum. Global brands like Bühler, Multivac, Brenntag, Novonesis, and FSL are set to present their latest innovations in food tech, while national pavilions from countries including France, Netherlands, India, Italy, and China highlight the international weight behind the event.
From smart supply chains and biodegradable packaging to advanced ingredient processing, SaudiFood Manufacturing has positioned itself as a platform for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in food—and global players are lining up to participate.
The Food Forward Summit
The event will also host the Food Forward Summit, a high-level forum bringing together policy leaders, multinational manufacturers, sustainability experts, and innovation-driven startups. With the Kingdom’s goals squarely focused on food security, self-sufficiency, and sustainability, the Summit is poised to offer insight into the structural shifts defining the global F&B sector.
Topics on the agenda include:
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Digitizing food production lines
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Sustainable farming and ingredient sourcing
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Next-gen packaging technologies
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AI in supply chain optimization
Saudi Arabia’s F&B Playbook
This exhibition arrives at a moment of critical momentum. According to recent MEWA data, the number of food manufacturing companies in the Kingdom has grown by over 31% in recent years—a result of strategic incentives, robust infrastructure, and the country’s proactive approach to food security post-pandemic.
With global supply chains still recalibrating, Riyadh is pitching itself as a stable, future-forward food manufacturing hub—and investors are listening.
Bottom Line
SaudiFood Manufacturing 2025 is more than a trade show—it’s a market signal. The Kingdom is not only investing in food security but scaling toward export leadership and industrial autonomy. As global food production faces pressure to become more sustainable, efficient, and localized, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a first mover in the region’s transformation.
For multinationals, startups, and governments alike, the message is clear: the future of food manufacturing in the Middle East is being written in Riyadh.
