Saudi food shows unite in Jeddah to court investment and trade

The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing will unite for the first time in Jeddah from Sept. 27-29, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors and 25,000 industry professionals as Saudi Arabia pushes food security, localization and manufacturing resilience under Vision 2030. The events are designed to link global suppliers, manufacturers and buyers across the Kingdom’s food economy.

Why it matters: - Saudi Arabia is using the combined events to push a more connected food ecosystem, with a focus on food security, local production and industrial resilience. - The platform is meant to create new trade, sourcing, manufacturing and investment opportunities across the Kingdom’s food and beverage sector. - The move comes as global food systems face supply chain volatility and pressure to localize production.

What happened: - The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing will unite for the first time in Jeddah from Sept. 27 to 29, 2026. - The events are in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, known as MODON. - The gathering will take place at Jeddah Superdome. - More than 1,000 exhibitors and over 25,000 industry professionals from 50 countries are expected. - First Mills and Durrah Advanced are confirmed as Gold Sponsors of The Saudifood Show.

The details: - Saudi Arabia has invested more than SAR 187.5 billion in food security, industrial development, logistics infrastructure and manufacturing capability. - The events will cover the full food ecosystem, including manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, packaging providers, technology companies, food brands, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, foodservice operators and investors. - Exhibitors will span food and beverage, ingredients, processing, packaging, manufacturing technology, logistics, supply chain solutions, retail, wholesale and foodservice. - About 80% of exhibitors will be international. - About 55% of exhibitors will participate for the first time. - The Saudifood Show will feature companies including Almarai, Arla, Lactalis, BRF, Tanmiah, NADEC, Savola, First Mills, Americana and Seara Food Middle East (JBS). - Saudifood Manufacturing will include Bunge, JBT Marel, Middleby, MULTIVAC, NAPCO, Zamil, ULMA and Provisur. - Türkiye, India, Jordan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Tunisia and Italy will lead international pavilion presence. - New pavilions will represent Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Sri Lanka’s tea sector, Pakistan through TDAP, Brazilian Beef through ABIEC and Japan through JETRO. - Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong will join as new exhibiting markets. - The Saudifood Show is designed to connect global suppliers with buyers in retail, wholesale and foodservice. - Saudifood Manufacturing is designed to connect manufacturers with technologies, ingredients, processing solutions, packaging innovations and supply chain partners. - Jeddah handles about 75% of Saudi Arabia’s maritime trade. - Jeddah also provides access to international shipping routes, regional markets, import infrastructure and export networks.

Between the lines: - The Jeddah location gives the shows a logistics advantage that fits Saudi Arabia’s push to turn food production into a more export-ready, industrialized business. - Bringing commercial buyers and industrial suppliers into one venue signals a broader effort to shorten the distance between sourcing, manufacturing and distribution. - The heavy international exhibitor mix suggests Saudi Arabia wants these events to function as a regional trade gateway, not just a domestic industry gathering.

What's next: - Organizers expect the event to deepen links between global supply, local production and regional demand. - The shows are positioned to support the next phase of growth in Saudi Arabia’s food economy. - More information and registration are available through the event page.