The 13th edition of Foodex Saudi 2025, the Kingdom’s premier food and beverage exhibition, successfully concluded today at the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and Events, showcasing over 200 international brands and fostering significant business partnerships across the food sector.
International Participation and Exhibition Highlights
The landmark event brought together exhibitors from fifteen countries, featuring dedicated pavilions from global culinary powerhouses including China, Türkiye, Italy, and Japan. Notable participation also came from the United Arab Emirates, India, Spain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Egypt, Uzbekistan, and Thailand, demonstrating the exhibition’s growing international appeal and Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in global food trade.
Strategic Business Development
In a strategic collaboration with the Saudi Franchise Expo, this year’s exhibition created a unique platform for connecting entrepreneurs and investors with both local and international brands. The integrated approach provided comprehensive opportunities across the food, hospitality, and bakery sectors, facilitating direct engagement between industry stakeholders.
The exhibition served as a vital networking hub, enabling participants to explore innovative products and forge valuable business partnerships. Distributors and retailers gained direct access to new market opportunities, while international brands could establish their presence in the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding food and beverage market.
Innovation and Market Development
The event highlighted the latest trends in food technology, sustainable practices, and innovative culinary solutions. Exhibitors showcased advanced food processing technologies, packaging solutions, and new product developments aligned with changing consumer preferences in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.
Interactive demonstrations and business matchmaking sessions facilitated knowledge exchange between local and international industry experts, contributing to the development of Saudi Arabia’s food security and self-sufficiency initiatives.
Vision 2030 Alignment
Foodex Saudi 2025’s success aligns perfectly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives of diversifying the economy and establishing the Kingdom as a global trade hub. The exhibition’s role in attracting international investment and fostering innovation in the food sector supports the nation’s goals of enhancing food security, creating employment opportunities, and developing a sophisticated food and beverage industry ecosystem that can compete on the global stage.