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Arab News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
SADAFCO showcases products, growth at Saudi Food Show
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company, known as SADAFCO, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality dairy and food products, is participating in Saudi Food Show 2025, held from May 12–14 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. SADAFCO is welcoming visitors at Booth #C4-2, where it is showcasing key products, aiming to connect with clients, partners, and industry leaders in the Kingdom's premier F&B trade environment. 'Saudi Arabia's food landscape is moving fast — and so are we,' said Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO. 'Our goal is not only to deliver trusted products, but to play a central role in shaping the future of food in the Kingdom. Events like the Saudi Food Show allow us to listen, lead, and grow alongside our partners.' In line with Vision 2030, SADAFCO continues to strengthen its local presence and future-ready operations. Key recent developments include: • On top of the SR130 million ($34.6 million) investment in the new ice cream factory, which opened in 2021, SADAFCO has now invested another SR20 million to expand capacity and product variety. • A strategic digital transformation partnership with SAP and NTT DATA to modernize operations and enhance efficiency. • A long-term sustainability roadmap, including a zero-carbon fleet transition by 2045 and net-zero ambition for the company by 2060. Based in Jeddah, SADAFCO operates sales and distribution depots in 24 locations across the Kingdom and Middle East.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SADAFCO participation in Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality dairy and food products, is participating in the Saudi Food Show 2025, held from May 12–14 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre. SADAFCO will welcome visitors at Booth [#C4-2], where it will showcase key products and connect with clients, partners, and industry leaders in the Kingdom's premier F&B trade environment. 'Saudi Arabia's food landscape is moving fast — and so are we,' said Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO. 'Our goal is not only to deliver trusted products, but to play a central role in shaping the future of food in the Kingdom. Events like the Saudi Food Show allow us to listen, lead, and grow alongside our partners.' In line with Vision 2030, SADAFCO continues to strengthen its local presence and future-ready operations. Key recent developments include: On top of the SAR 130 million investment in the new ice cream factory, which opened in 2021, we have now invested another SAR 20 million to expand capacity and product variety. A strategic digital transformation partnership with SAP and NTT DATA to modernize operations and enhance efficiency. A long-term sustainability roadmap, including a zero-carbon fleet transition by 2045 and Net Zero ambition for the total company by 2060. About Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) SADAFCO is a publicly listed company which has been producing high-quality dairy and foodstuff products under the Saudia brand name since 1976, a year after the company was formed. Saudia is one of Saudi Arabia's leading companies in the production of milk, tomato paste and ice cream. Based in Jeddah, SADAFCO operates sales and distribution depots in 24 locations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Middle East. Saudia products are also exported to several countries in the MENA region.
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company announces strategic digital transformation partnership with SAP and NTT DATA-IGSA
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), the market leader in long-life (UHT) milk, tomato paste and ice cream, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SAP and NTT DATA, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey and commitment to long-term sustainability. SAP, a global leader in enterprise software, and its strategic partner NTT DATA-IGSA, a top global innovator in IT and business services, will provide cutting-edge ERP solutions and deep industry expertise to enable smarter, more efficient operations across SADAFCO's value chain. Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO, commented: 'This collaboration reinforces our vision to build a smarter, more resilient and future-ready business. By integrating SAP's intelligent ERP system and leveraging NTT DATA-IGSA's implementation capabilities, we are accelerating our digital transformation and reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.' Through this partnership, SADAFCO aims to unlock a new era of business agility and innovation. The implementation of SAP's intelligent ERP system, guided by NTT DATA-IGSA's technical expertise, will empower SADAFCO to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive forward its sustainability agenda in alignment with Vision 2030. Dr. Fahd Nawwab, VP of SAP Saudi Arabia, said: 'We are excited to support SADAFCO on this transformative journey. By implementing our intelligent Cloud Solutions, SADAFCO is laying the foundation for data-driven decision-making, efficiency and long-term growth, ultimately delivering greater value to its stakeholders.' Mohammad Amjad Ali, CEO NTT DATA-IGSA Saudi Arabia, added: 'Our role is to help organizations like SADAFCO maximize the benefits of digital transformation. By combining our global delivery capabilities with deep local knowledge, we look forward to helping SADAFCO reach new heights in operational performance and customer engagement.' This strategic alliance aligns with SADAFCO's ongoing ESG commitment and reinforces its role as an industry leader, not only in food production but also in innovation, technology adoption, and sustainable practices. About Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) SADAFCO is a publicly listed company that has been producing high-quality dairy and food products under the Saudia brand name since 1976, a year after the company was formed. SADAFCO is a market leader in Saudi Arabia in the manufacture, sale and distribution of UHT milk, tomato paste and ice cream. Based in Jeddah, SADAFCO operates sales and distribution depots in 24 locations across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Arab News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company reports strong sales, profit growth for 2024
Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company, the market leader in Saudi Arabia for long-life milk, tomato paste and ice cream, has reported strong financial results for 2024, with significant growth in both sales and profits. Total sales were SR2.96 billion ($789 million), an increase of 6.59 percent compared to the 12 months of 2023. Net profit was SR483.16 million, 16.31 percent of net sales compared to 14.91 percent in 2023. Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO, said: 'These outstanding results reflect our strong market position, ongoing commitment to sustainable growth, and the tireless efforts of our wonderful employees. We have successfully driven performance in new and existing categories through strategic investments in distribution, product innovation and brand development. Our market share in UHT milk, tomato paste and ice cream remain robust, and we continue to delight our consumers with the high quality of our products.' The company's investment in environmental, social and governance best practice in line with international standards, Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia's net zero by 2060 target will continue to shape its long-term strategy, Stillhart added. In 2023, SADAFCO changed its fiscal year from the end of March to the end of December. Comparing the 12 months of last year with the nine-month period from April 1 to December 31, 2023, sales jumped 40.32 percent, while profits increased 48.67 percent. During 2024, SADAFCO declared/distributed SR15 per share in cash dividends.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company reports strong sales and profit growth for 2024
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), the market leader in Saudi Arabia for long-life (UHT) milk, tomato paste and ice cream, has reported strong financial results for 2024, with significant growth in both sales and profits. Total sales were SAR 2.96 Billion, an increase of 6.59% compared to the 12 months of 2023. Net profit was SAR 483.16 million, 16.31% of net sales compared to 14.91% in 2023. Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO, said: 'These outstanding results reflect our strong market position, ongoing commitment to sustainable growth, and the tireless efforts of our wonderful employees. We have successfully driven performance in new and existing categories through strategic investments in distribution, product innovation and brand development. Our market share in UHT milk, tomato paste and ice cream remain robust, and we continue to delight our consumers with the high quality of our products.' The company's investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practice in line with international standards, Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia's net zero by 2060 target will continue to shape its long-term strategy, Stillhart added. In 2023, SADAFCO changed its fiscal year from the end of March to the end of December. Comparing the 12 months of last year with the nine-month period from April 1 to December 31, 2023, sales jumped 40.32%, while profits increased 48.67%. During 2024, SADAFCO declared/distributed SAR 15 per share in cash dividends. 2024 Highlights: Total sales for 2024 reached SAR 2.96 Billion, up 40.32% compared to SAR 2.1 Billion in the nine months from April 1 to December 31, 2023. Comparing 2024 with 2023, sales increased by 6.59%, with dairy products growing 6.23%, culinary products 9.36%, and ice cream 6.03%. SADAFCO maintained its market leadership in UHT milk at 59.6%, tomato paste at 53.6%, and ice cream at 31.4%. Gross profit margin remained strong at 35.73%, reflecting a healthy sales mix and cost management strategies. The company's strong cash position stood at SAR 690 million, while shareholders' equity amounted to SAR 1.807 billion. -Ends- For more information about SADAFCO, please visit About Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) SADAFCO is a publicly listed company that has been producing high-quality dairy and food products under the Saudia brand name since 1976, a year after the company was formed. SADAFCO is a market leader in Saudi Arabia in the manufacture, sale and distribution of UHT milk, tomato paste and ice cream. Based in Jeddah, SADAFCO operates sales and distribution depots in 24 locations across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
