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Saudi Arabia tests narrow alcohol framework, sending early signals to global F&B firms

Saudi Arabia tests narrow alcohol framework, sending early signals to global F&B firms

Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.

Windoria acquires Saudi Arabian sauce manufacturer Al-Fursan

Windoria acquires Saudi Arabian sauce manufacturer Al-Fursan

Windoria, the new combined entity following the merger of La Doria and Winland Foods, has acquired Saudi Arabian sauce and condiment manufacturer Al-Fursan.

Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal

Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal

Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).

Hilton Foods and NADEC form JV to expand meat production in Saudi Arabia

Hilton Foods and NADEC form JV to expand meat production in Saudi Arabia

Hilton Foods has entered into a long-term joint venture with NADEC in Saudi Arabia, expanding the company’s reach into the Middle East.

Olam Group announces sale of remaining stake in Olam Agri

Olam Group announces sale of remaining stake in Olam Agri

Olam Group has announced the proposed sale of its remaining 64.57% stake in Olam Agri Holdings. 

Americana and Farm Frites expand MENA footprint with $100m investment

Americana and Farm Frites expand MENA footprint with $100m investment

Americana and Farm Frites enter JV to construct a new $100m french fries manufacturing site in Saudi Arabia.

Almarai to acquire Jordan’s Hammoudeh Food Industries in SAR 263m deal

Almarai to acquire Jordan’s Hammoudeh Food Industries in SAR 263m deal

Almarai has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Hammoudeh Food Industries through its subsidiary for SAR 263m (approx $70m).

Nestlé to establish SAR 270m food plant in Saudi Arabia

Nestlé to establish SAR 270m food plant in Saudi Arabia

The facility, to be built in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City, will represent an investment of SAR 270 million (approx. $72 million).

Pladis opens new MENAI headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Pladis opens new MENAI headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Global snacking company Pladis has opened a new headquarters for the Middle East, North Africa and India region, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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