São Paulo – JBS announced Thursday (22) that it is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia. The USD 85 million investment aims to make Saudi Arabia a “hub for halal product production and export” serving the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other markets.
In a statement, the meat company said its investment covers operations in Jeddah and Dammam, and that the expansion includes a partnership with the Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj) to launch a line of whole chickens and other poultry cuts.
The Jeddah plant currently exports to Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, and its production capacity will be doubled in 2026. JBS operates in the country under the Seara brand.
In the statement, JBS Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said that Saudi Arabia is a priority market for the company, and that this expansion represents a long-term commitment in the Gulf country, as well as in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
