The facility is to be located in Jeddah, with production aimed at Saudi and regional markets. The project is a joint venture with BRF and Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company
The new breeding facility is to produce 100 million hatching eggs annually. The construction is set to begin in 2025 and conclude in phases by 2029.
Canada-based food equipment firm has announced plans to install poultry equipment for Almarai in 2025.
The company has constructed and equipped five modern poultry facilities to support organic layer and pullet rearing operations in the tropical region. The project includes three layer houses, one pullet-rearing unit, and a central egg packaging facility with a high-capacity conveyor system.
The plan includes six new factories to increase local meat production and modernize processing infrastructure.