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The state-of-the-art production line at Farm Frites’ new frozen fries factory in Saudi Arabia.
November 02, 2026
Farm Frites Opens New Frozen Fries Factory in Saudi Arabia
Farm Frites has launched a frozen fries factory in Saudi Arabia with Americana Foods, producing 70,000 tonnes annually. The facility supports local potato farming, strengthens supply chains and advances Vision 2030, with plans to double capacity.
JADCO and its project partners celebrate the successful completion and handover of the French fries production line expansion in Saudi Arabia.
October 22, 2026
JADCO Completes French Fries Production Line Expansion, Boosting Capacity by 50%
JADCO has completed its French fries production line expansion in Saudi Arabia, increasing production capacity by 50%. The project included new technologies and process upgrades, with Kiremko and other partners supporting delivery.
Iscon Balaji Foods receives the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 at The Saudi Food Show in Jeddah.
October 12, 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos CrispX Fries and Wins Saudifood Excellence Award 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods won the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 and unveiled its Everlasting CrispX fries at The Saudi Food Show in Jeddah, showcasing high-holding performance and its Hungritos frozen potato portfolio.
Exterior view of Americana Foods’ new corporate office location in Jeddah.
April 24, 2026
Americana Foods Opens New Office in Jeddah as It Expands Frozen Potato Processing Capacity in Saudi Arabia
Americana Foods opened a new office in Jeddah, expanding in Saudi Arabia at a time it boosts its potato processing capacity through a joint investment with Farm Frites in a frozen French fries plant in Riyadh.
Representatives from Polysense (left) and JADCO (right) sign a strategic partnership agreement to implement AI and Digital Twin technologies in JADCO’s French fries production plant, marking a major milestone in the company’s agri-industrial transformation.
November 16, 2025
Saudi Arabian French Fry manufacturer Al Jouf Signs Strategic Partnership with Belgian AI specialist Polysense
JADCO has signed a strategic partnership with Polysense to introduce AI and Digital Twin technologies in its French fries plant, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation as part of its agri-industrial transformation.
Aerial view of Al-Jouf’s agricultural estate in the desert, where local potatoes fuel French fry production.
September 13, 2025
Al-Jouf Launches World-Class French Fry Factory with Kiremko: Transforming Saudi Potatoes into Global Excellence
Al-Jouf, in partnership with Kiremko, rapidly built and expanded a world-class French fry plant in Saudi Arabia, boosting capacity from 5 to 7.5 MT/hr in record time, delivering premium fries for regional and global markets.
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Hungritos Wraps Up a Flavourful Showcase at the Saudi Food Show 2025
May 19, 2025
Hungritos Wraps Up a Flavourful Showcase at the Saudi Food Show 2025
Hungritos wrapped up a successful showcase at the Saudi Food Show 2025, highlighting its popular frozen snacks and building strong global ties. The brand now eyes deeper expansion across the Middle East and Africa.
Potato Field in Saudi Arabia
November 14, 2024
Saudi Arabia: Jump in Potato Production gets country close to self-sufficiency
The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced a remarkable 47% increase in potato production in 2023, achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 86% with over 621,750 tons of potatoes produced compared to 423,770 tons in 2021.
Aljouf’s French Fries Factory
May 21, 2024
From Vision to Reality: Aljouf’s French Fries Factory Officially was opened
Abdulmohsin Aljarallah, General Manager of Al-Jouf, announced the official opening of the company's French Fries Factory. This achievement marks the culmination of an ambitious idea that has evolved from concept to execution to full-scale production.
Lays Arabia 'Flavor Me': pizza flavored potato chips voted public's favorite
May 17, 2012
Lays Arabia 'Flavor Me': pizza flavored potato chips voted public's favorite
Lay's, the much loved potato chip and a leading brand from PepsiCo, today revealed the conclusion to its five month 'Flavor Me' campaign to find a new flavor chip as nominated by the public.
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Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) today announced an agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurants in nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa over the next decade. This...
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