KSA-based Tanmiah Food Company and US-based Tyson Foods have formally recognised a strategic partnership made in 2022. The agreement is expected to help sustainably meet the growing demand for poultry in the kingdom, while also supporting KSA's food security goals and economic growth. As one of the world's leading food companies, Tyson Foods is committed to providing protein to a growing population across the Middle East.
Under the terms of the agreement, Tyson Foods and Tanmiah will be jointly investing in the expansion of further processing capacity for Supreme Foods Processing, to nearly 100,000 metric tons annually.
Zulifqar Hamadani, CEO, Tanmiah Food Company, said, "It was an honour to welcome our partners at Tyson Foods to the kingdom as we build momentum following the recent signing of our strategic partnership that will unlock growth across the kingdom and improve access to high-quality processed poultry products. We also believe the partnership strengthens our commitment to supporting the kingdom's food security and self-sufficiency goals."
Ahmed Osilan, Executive Board Member mp; MD said: "This partnership will contribute to food security goals and bring global expertise, standards and technology to the Saudi poultry market, supporting the kingdom's non-oil economy while also generating hundreds of jobs."
Amy Tu, President, International and Chief Administrative Officer, Tyson Foods, said, "Tyson Foods is pleased to be partnering with Tanmiah in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address the importance of food security. A key part of our strategic plan is to meet the growing global demand for protein and to serve customers and consumers with products tailored to the local market and region. Our partnership with Tanmiah Food will allow us to address that plan, especially the growing demand for Halal food. We are excited to build a long-term partnership and drive future economic activity in the kingdom."
Tan Sun, President, Tyson Foods Asia Pacific, said, "We are committed to working together to drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality poultry products across the region. We are aligned on the need for future expansion across the value chain and improvements to production processes. We look forward to further collaboration."