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Almarai, the Saudi Arabian food and beverage giant, has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel to supply three advanced fish processing lines for its new facility in King Abdullah Economic City. The partnership, formalised in January 2026, marks the strategic expansion of the dairy leader into the seafood sector as part of a broader 18 billion SAR ($4.8 billion) five-year growth plan.
The new purpose-built facility in Rabigh will utilize state-of-the-art technologies designed to process multiple species, including salmon, white fish, and regional varieties. According to the companies, the equipment is engineered to maximize product quality and minimize raw material waste. Installation is scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Skúli Sigurðsson, VP & GM Fish EMEA at JBT Marel, commented: “This milestone agreement reflects strong collaboration, professionalism and a shared commitment to excellence. It is a privilege to support Almarai on this landmark development”.
Almarai, which was founded in 1977 and produces 4 million litres of milk daily, has increasingly diversified its protein portfolio to include poultry and red meat. The company previously announced a SAR 252 million ($67.2 million) initial investment to enter the seafood category in 2022 to enhance national food security.
Source: JBT Marel / Almarai / FNB News / Food Business Middle East & Africa / DairyNews.today
