More than 28,000 industry professionals, 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000 products converged in Jeddah as The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 highlighted the Kingdom’s growing ambitions in food security, manufacturing, localisation and innovation.

Saudi Arabia’s expanding F&B sector was in the spotlight as the show concluded at the Jeddah Superdome, bringing together the entire F&B value chain under one roof for the first time.

The three-day co-located exhibitions attracted more than 28,000 industry professionals and featured over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 95 countries, showcasing upwards of 100,000 products, technologies and solutions. The event underscored Saudi Arabia’s growing position as a regional hub for food trade, manufacturing, sourcing, technology and investment, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.

The dual-event format connected food brands, distributors, and investors with ingredient suppliers, processing specialists and manufacturing technology firms. Organisers said the integrated platform offered a comprehensive view of the industry, linking consumer demand with the manufacturing capabilities required to scale production and strengthen supply chains.