Foodex Saudi 2017 to showcase latest products in Jeddah

The four-day event will be held at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.

Two hundred and fourteen exhibitors from 35 countries and 520 brands are participating in the fifth edition of international food and beverage exhibition “Foodex Saudi 2017” from Nov. 12-15 in Jeddah.
The four-day event will be held at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.
Haya Al-Sunaidi, chairwoman of the organizing committee, said the increased number of exhibitors, countries and participants raises expectations for Foodex Saudi 2017.
“The exhibition held on an area of 9,800 square meters will offer an opportunity for industry trading companies and manufacturers from the food and beverage retail sectors to showcase new food products. The exhibiting companies, including Spanish beef companies, in Foodex Saudi will enter the Saudi market for the first time. In light of the great openness of the Kingdom to the world and Vision 2030, Foodex Saudi will boost the national food and beverage industry and raise the quality to meet the highest international standards,” she added.
Al-Sunaidi said the exhibition will also welcome international manufacturers in organic and natural food, seeds and grains, in addition to other food products sectors.
Rony Al-Haddad, director of the exhibition, said: “Foodex Saudi is the largest Saudi international exhibition, 100 percent specialized in food and beverage industry, and is energizing one of the pillars of national vision by providing 1 million jobs in the retail sector by 2020. It provides opportunities and exchange of expertise and business with 214 exhibitors from 35 countries.”
A “Salon Culinaire” competition will be held on the sidelines of the event, with the participation of 158 chefs from around the world in 17 professional categories. The competition is endorsed by World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), Saudi Arabian Chefs Table Circle and Saudi Chefs Association (SARCA).
Exhibitor Jose Ramon Godoy, international manager of Provacuno, said: “This is our first participation and promotion for Spanish beef in Saudi Arabia ... We are pleased to introduce Spanish beef to local importers as a quality product.”
He added: “The Saudi market is an interesting market for the Spanish beef sector because of its high demand, imports and purchasing power and also a market that appreciates top-quality products. That is why Spanish exporters are keen to provide their high-quality products to the Saudi market and give it a priority.”