The opening of the show
Second Saudi Food Show with 1,000 exhibitors opens
RIYADH, May 22, 2024
Over 1,000 exhibitors, more than double the number from the launch edition, including renowned industry giants are taking part in the second Saudi Food Show at Riyadh Front, which was opened on May 21.
Bandar Ibrahim Al Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Natural Resources, opened the kingdom’s largest global F&B event. He was received at the event by Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International and Matt Denton, President at dmg events – co-organisers of the show.
Also in attendance was Eng Majed Al-Argoubi, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Strategic Partner of the Saudi Food Show.
Industry majors
The industry majors taking part include ABP (Pepsi) Al Jomaih Bottling Company, Almarai, Americana, Aujan Beverages, Bidfood, BRF, First Mills, IFFCO, JBS, Lactalis, Nadec, Sadafco, Savola and many more are already confirmed.
The show has also expanded in terms of global participation with diverse new country representation at the show for the first-time including Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Mexico, France, South Korea, Switzerland, Cambodia and many more offering a tantalising array of new tastes. With 94% of exhibitors coming from outside the kingdom, Saudi Food Show 2024 will be a truly global F&B showcase.--TradeArabia News Service