FOOD MANUFACTURING GROUP

Here are introductions to some food manufacturing groups in Saudi Arabia, indicating whether they are factories or traders:

1. Almarai Company

Type: Factory

Introduction: Almarai is the largest integrated dairy company in the world, with a prominent position in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC. It specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of dairy products, juices, baked goods, and poultry. Their operations include large-scale farming, processing plants, and distribution networks, making them a comprehensive food producer.

2. Savola Group

Type: Factory

Introduction: Savola Group is one of the leading diversified industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. While it has interests in retail and real estate, its core business within food manufacturing involves producing edible oils, sugar, pasta, and other processed foods. They own and operate numerous production facilities.

3. Panda Retail Company (part of Savola Group for retail, but also involved in private label food products)

Type: Factory (for private label production) and Trader (for third-party brands)

Introduction: Panda Retail Company, a subsidiary of Savola Group, is one of the largest grocery retailers in Saudi Arabia. While primarily a retailer and thus a 'trader' of various food products, Panda also commissions and sells its own private label food brands. For these private labels, they engage in manufacturing processes, often through third-party facilities under their specifications, essentially acting as a 'factory' for their own branded goods.

4. National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC)

Type: Factory

Introduction: NADEC is one of the largest agricultural and food processing companies in Saudi Arabia. It is involved in large-scale farming for dairy, fruit, and vegetables, and operates extensive manufacturing facilities for dairy products, juices, and other food items. Their vertically integrated model covers farming, processing, and distribution.

5. Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)

Type: Factory

Introduction: SADAFCO is a leading dairy and foodstuff company in Saudi Arabia, primarily known for its Saudia brand of milk, tomato paste, and ice cream. They operate modern production facilities and have a well-established distribution network across the kingdom and other GCC countries, focusing on manufacturing their proprietary products.

Saudi Arabian food manufacturing companies produce or sell a wide range of products across various categories. Some prominent examples include:

Almarai Company

Fresh Dairy Products: Milk, Laban, Yogurt, Desserts

Long Life Dairy Products: UHT Milk, Cream

Cheese Products: Spreads, Slices, Blocks

Juices: Fruit Juices, Nectars

Bakery Products: Sliced Bread, Pastries, Croissants

Poultry Products: Fresh Chicken, Frozen Chicken, Processed Chicken Items

Infant Nutrition: Infant Formula

NADEC (National Agricultural Development Company)

Fresh Dairy Products: Milk, Laban, Yogurt

Long Life Dairy Products: UHT Milk

Juices: Various Fruit Juices

Food Products: Olives, Olive Oil, Potatoes, Fruits, Processed Vegetables

Savola Group (Food Sector)

Edible Oils: Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Blended Oils

Sugar: Granulated Sugar, Icing Sugar

Pasta: Various Pasta Shapes

Ghee

Margarine

Flour

SADAFCO (Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company)

Long Life Milk: UHT Milk

Juices: Various Fruit Juices

Tomato Products: Tomato Paste, Ketchup

Ice Cream

Snacks: Potato Chips

Halwani Bros

Traditional Sweets: Halawa, Tahini

Jams and Marmalades

Processed Meats: Sausages, Luncheon Meat, Burgers

Bakery Products

Canned Foods