Kanoo Machinery powers Saudi Arabia's F&B sector
Kanoo Machinery, a provider of industrial and construction equipment in the GCC, is participating in SaudiFood Manufacturing 2025, a premier trade exhibition for the Kingdom's food and beverage processing industry. Taking place between April 13 and 15, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, the exhibition is returning for its second edition after a successful debut last year.
As Saudi Arabia advances its food security initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030, several significant developments are set to transform the Kingdom's F&B sector — notably, the unveiling of the world's largest food park in Jeddah, which aims to attract $5.3 billion in investments, creating approximately 43,000 jobs by 2035.
Ambitious projects such as these, underscore the Kingdom's commitment to evolving into a global hub for food production and distribution. Kanoo Machinery is firmly positioned to support these transformative initiatives with its future-ready engine and power, material handling, compressors and warehousing solutions — critical for streamlining food production and logistics. From state-of-the-art refrigeration and storage systems to advanced lifting and packaging equipment, Kanoo Machinery provides core solutions required for F&B facilities, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with food safety regulations.
This year at SaudiFood Manufacturing, Kanoo Machinery will showcase its portfolio of specialized equipment alongside its key principals, including Combilift, Hyster, Snorkel, Perkins, and Kaishan focusing on innovation and collaboration within the F&B sector.
Ali Abdulla Kanoo, deputy chairman, Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo and president of Kanoo Industrial and Energy, said: 'Kanoo Machinery has long supported Saudi Arabia's industrial evolution with dependable, high-performance machinery. Our presence at SaudiFood Manufacturing 2025 reaffirms our dedication to empowering the F&B sector with reliable equipment solutions that drive efficiency and growth. This is where our legacy of engineering excellence meets the future needs of a growing industry.'
Fahad Kanoo, deputy chairman of Kanoo Industrial and Energy, added: 'SaudiFood Manufacturing 2025 offers a powerful platform to engage with sector stakeholders and spotlight how industrial machinery is reshaping the future of food production in the region.'
At this year's exhibition, Kanoo Machinery will showcase its capabilities to serve the sector with our portfolio of innovative solutions that bring tangible value and support Saudi Arabia's food security goals.'
Manoj Tripathy, CEO of Kanoo Industrial and Energy, said: 'Kanoo Machinery stands ready with world-class technologies, quality service, and Saudi-specific expertise to help businesses scale efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of productivity and industrial performance. Our participation highlights our strategic intent to be an end-to-end partner in operational success for food manufacturers across the Kingdom.'
With over 550 exhibitors from 70+ countries, the Saudi Food Manufacturing Exhibition 2025 will allow visitors to explore the latest advancements in industrial equipment shaping the food manufacturing sector.
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