SaudiFood Manufacturing Awards winners announced
Under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, HE Bandar Bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs, Eng. Khalil Bin Ibrahim Salamah, inaugurated the second edition of the Saudi Food Manufacturing 2025′ exhibition at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre in the Saudi Arabian capital.
He was accompanied by Eng. Majed Bin Rafid Al-Argoubi, CEO, Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON).
The exhibition features the latest innovations and technologies in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, with the participation of international experts and specialists exploring best practices and opportunities for industry advancement.
Regional experts
In the presence of global and regional experts from the manufacturing sector, delegates and visitors, Abdulrahman A. Al-Romaizan, Investment Department Director of Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), delivered the first keynote speech where he highlighted the organisation’s role in shaping the future of the food sector.
The audience then heard from Prof. Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 Originator, Strategist & Futurist. Speaking for the first time ever in Saudi Arabia, he looked at the megatrends revolutionizing the next decade of F&B manufacturing.
On the show floor visitors had the opportunity to learn about industry trends, network, forge new connections, make strategic deals and see new innovations firsthand.
Kanoo Group
Among the businesses exhibiting at the event include Kanoo Machinery. Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Deputy Chairman, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo and President of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, believes the SaudiFood Manufacturing is an important platform to accelerate the F&B sector.
“Our presence at SaudiFood Manufacturing 2025 reaffirms our dedication to empowering the F&B sector with reliable equipment solutions that drive efficiency and growth. This is where our legacy of engineering excellence meets the future needs of a growing industry,” stated Ali Kanoo.
The first day of SaudiFood Manufacturing also saw the winners of the SaudiFood Manufacturing Awards announced. Aimed at recognising innovative products and technologies that enhance productivity, offer greater convenience, and promote sustainability within the F&B manufacturing sector, the awards were organized in six categories.
