Almarai Showcases its Leadership in Food Industry at Gulfood 2025

Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading producer and distributor of food and beverages in the Middle East, has successfully concluded its participation in the 30th edition of Gulfood 2025 held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17 to 21. This participation reaffirms the company’s commitment to its promise, "Quality you can trust," reinforced by pioneering industry innovations and a sophisticated logistics network that serves over 50 markets worldwide.

This year, Almarai highlighted its regional expansion and integrated production advancements through a unified booth featuring Beyti and Almarai Egypt. This collaboration reflects the company’s vision of delivering comprehensive food solutions that cater to local and global consumer needs.

During a special panel discussion at the event, Mr. Abdullah Al-Bader, CEO of Almarai, elaborated on the company’s holistic approach to future challenges, emphasizing strategic investments in sustainable agriculture and technological innovation. "Almarai’s investments in sustainable agriculture, digital transformation, and community-driven programs ensure that we are preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Our responsibility extends beyond business—it’s about securing a better and more sustainable future for everyone," he stated.

Furthermore, Mr. Al-Bader highlighted Almarai’s key achievements, emphasizing its contribution to food security through a SAR 7 billion investment in expanding the poultry sector. This initiative aims to boost production capacity to 450 million birds annually by 2026, reducing reliance on imports by 35%. He also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainability, targeting a 15% reduction in water consumption by 2025 through partnerships with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) and transitioning to 20% clean energy through solar power projects.  

Additionally, he underscored the role of digital transformation in enhancing operational efficiency. The company leverages artificial intelligence to monitor livestock and optimize its supply chain in collaboration with Google Cloud, ensuring transparency and efficiency at every stage of production and distribution. Mr. Al-Bader explained that these initiatives align with Saudi Vision 2030, reinforcing Almarai’s role in advancing food security, sustainability, and technological innovation, to support the Kingdom’s long-term development goals.

Almarai continues to consolidate its leadership in the sector with a diverse portfolio of over 670 products across the dairy, bakery, poultry, seafood, and juice segments, catering to more than 150 million consumers in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. The company also boasts the largest fleet of refrigerated trucks in the Middle East, ensuring that its products are delivered fresh to consumers while upholding the highest quality standards.

Moreover, Almarai adopts a comprehensive sustainability strategy featuring innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint, with a growing emphasis on recyclable packaging and improved operational efficiency, alongside a stringent quality control system that conducts over 10,000 tests daily to ensure that all products meet the highest local and international standards.