The Centre aims to tackle critical food security challenges in arid regions Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, introduced the KAUST Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security to the world during the 41st Saudi Agriculture trade show. Officially launched by KAUST in September,[Read More…]
Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s fish farm production up by 56.4%
Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia’s fish farming industry, with saltwater and inland fish farming production rising by 56.4 per cent since 2021, reaching a record 140,000 tonnes[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia achieves record high poultry meat production
The Kingdom’s commitment to self-sufficiency in poultry meat is evident in its ongoing efforts to expand the sector through strategic investments Saudi Arabia achieved a significant milestone in poultry meat production during the first half of 2024. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced that the Kingdom recorded a[Read More…]
Nestlé to establish first food factory in Saudi Arabia
The project aims in its initial stages to produce children’s food and to launch an automated production line with modern technologies for packaging In a significant move to boost local food production, Nestlé has partnered with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON” to construct its first[Read More…]
Australia’s beef exports reach 129,998 tonnes in July
The USA was the largest market for Australian beef and lamb, while China was the largest market for mutton Australia’s beef exports reached a new monthly record in July, reaching 129,998 tonnes, which is 5 per cent higher than the previous record set in March 2015. This increase was influenced[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s date production rise by 124%
This success in date production highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing self-sufficiency in the sector The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced that Saudi Arabia has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 124 per cent in date production, surpassing 1.6 million tonnes annually. This achievement is attributed to the expansion of[Read More…]
Saudi’s Alesayi expands packaging and product portfolio with SIG
SIG will initially supply Alesayi Beverages with its SIG SureFill 42 Aseptic filling line, as well as 10L SIG bags using the SIG 2Pure Film Alesayi Beverage Corporation, a leading beverage manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, is partnering with SIG to expand its product and packaging portfolio. Using a state-of-the-art SIG[Read More…]
Tim Hortons announces partnership with UAE’s Union Coop
Currently, 300 Tim Hortons outlets are operating in the region, with the brand planning to continue expanding its footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and GCC in the coming year Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain announced a strategic partnership with Union Coop,[Read More…]
Saudi introduces seasonal markets system for date trading
The system is designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom The National Centre for Palms and Dates in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has introduced the Seasonal Markets System. This electronic platform is mandatory[Read More…]
Saudi’s mango production reaches 89,500 tonnes annually
The Jazan region leads in annual production with 60,026 tonnes, followed by the Makkah region with 17,915 tonnes, the Madinah region with 4,505 tonnes and the Asir region with 2,845 tonnes The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced that Saudi Arabia has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 68[Read More…]
