Saudi Arabia: BRF announces investment in new plant

Brazilian food conglomerate BRF has announced it is investing $160 million in a new processed food plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

In a press release, BRF said the new plant would have a production capacity of around 40,000 tonnes per year to begin with, but with potential for that to be doubled. It will initially serve the Saudi Arabian market, although goods may subsequently be exported to other countries in the region as well.

Marcos Molina, controlling shareholder and chairman of the boards of directors of Marfrig and BRF, commented: “The investment represents another consistent advance in our global presence strategy and strengthens our operations in a highly strategic market for the Company, as well as consolidating our partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its food safety agenda”.

The plant is expected to start operating in mid-2026, with expansion in mind to double productivity.

The factory will be the company’s seventh production unit in the Middle East and third in Saudi Arabia.

Source: BRF