June 20, 2025 | Food Safety and Testing

Saudi introduces digital tool to advance chemical risk assessment in food safety

This advanced system utilises cloud-based platforms and data-driven technologies to replicate key functions typically carried out by human risk assessors As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety…

June 19, 2025 | Food

Saudi to implement new food rules for transparency and consumer health

Through these initiatives, the SFDA aims to promote healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food…

June 17, 2025 | Company News

UAE’s Al Ain Farms pioneers sustainable FoodTech with Finland’s Foodiq

Al Ain Farms Partners with Finland’s Foodiq to Launch Cutting-Edge FoodTech in the UAE Al Ain Farms has announced a strategic partnership with Finland-based FoodTech innovator Foodiq, bringing the revolutionary…

June 17, 2025 | Company News

Saudi Arabia’s Almarai to acquire Pure Beverages Industry

Pure Beverages, a prominent bottled water producer in Saudi Arabia Saudi dairy giant Almarai has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Pure Beverages Industry Co. for SR1.04…

May 28, 2025 | Company News

SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment complete sale of Arabian Farms to Al Ain Farms Group

The company was also the UAE’s first and only producer of pasteurised eggs, and the first mover in the nutrition-enriched table egg category in Saudi Arabia SEDCO Holding, a leading…

May 26, 2025 | Company News

UAE’s Hotpack to invest $100Mn in manufacturing facility in New Jersey

The state-of-the-art facility will span 70,000 square feet, with operations set to commence in June 2025 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable food packaging solutions,…

May 23, 2025 | Company News

Saudi’s Tanmiah Food signs MoUs with Griffith Foods

These partnerships aim to accelerate agri-food innovation, AI integration, and halal product development in support of Vision 2030 Tanmiah Food Company, established in 1962, one of the Middle East’s leading providers of…

May 15, 2025 | Company News

UAE’s Agthia Group reports AED 1.3 Bn in Q1 2025 revenue

Agthia’s revenue would have shown a solid 5.2 per cent growth, indicating underlying strength in core operations Agthia Group PJSC, a leading food and beverage company in the MENA region,…

May 8, 2025 | Beverages

UAE’s Agthia Group completes Riviere acquisition

The acquisition is expected to be immediately earnings accretive and result in an approximately 6.5 per cent increase to the Group’s Water & Food segment revenues UAE based, Agthia Group…

May 8, 2025 | Company News

SADAFCO partners with SAP and NTT DATA to boost operational efficiency

Through this partnership, SADAFCO seeks to usher in a new era of business agility and innovation Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), a leader in long-life (UHT) milk, tomato paste,…