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Saudi Arabia• Jeddah

Specialized Food Services (SFS) is a Jeddah-based distributor that describes itself as the foodservice distribution arm of the Basamh Trading and Industrial Group (BTIG), which grew from a small shop in Jeddah seven decades ago and describes itself as one of the top 5 FMCG distribution companies in Saudi Arabia. The Basamh Group website says the group set up SFS as its own company after seeing the potential of the foodservice industry, and that it is one of the leading distributors of high-quality food and non-food products to the HoReCa industry. The company says it serves more than 20 cities across the Kingdom, from north to south and west to east; its website shows about 2,500 active customers and 11 distribution centre and cross-dock locations, and lists branches in Jeddah, Riyadh, Taif, Madinah, Tabuk, Dammam, Qassim and Arar. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, cafés, bakeries and pastry shops, eateries, institutions, travel retail and vending, relying on an executive sales team and professional chefs under sales-led and chef-led models. Its product categories are bakery, beverages, dairy and milk alternatives, dried food, fish and seafood, oils and fats, pasta and noodles, soups, seasonings, dressings and sauces, snacks, and syrups and spreads, plus non-food items. Brands shown on its website include Leprino Foods, Mydibel, Saudia, Rama, Blue Band, Perrier, Silverdale Australia, Leduc, General Mills and its brands Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Nature Valley and Bugles, Jordans, Dorset Cereals, Best Mix, Gold Medal, Mera, Nai and Al Wazir, as well as S.C. Johnson cleaning products. Its brand list also includes Goody, Treva and Cofique, which the Basamh Group website says belong to its sister company GoodyCo. The company states that its vision is to be the preferred foodservice partner and supplier in Saudi Arabia, and that its mission is to sell and distribute quality food and non-food products with smart solutions, expertise and craftsmanship that help customers serve their consumers better and grow. It publishes digital catalogues dedicated to bakeries, cafés and quick-service restaurants alongside its full catalogue.

distributor

Saudi Arabia• Riyadh

Bidfood Middle East states that Al Diyafa Company for catering services was founded in 2009 to cover the foodservice channel in Saudi Arabia and describes it as a pioneer of the sector; it was rebranded Bidfood KSA in July 2019, when all four of the group's markets adopted the Bidfood name. The company is part of Bidfood Middle East, which began in the UAE in 2003 as Horeca Trade, and its Saudi operation is presented on a dedicated page of the group website. The company says it has full presence in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with offices at Legend Tower on King Fahd Road in Riyadh, the Sultana Square Building in Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah, and on King Fahd Road in Al Khobar, and that it delivers daily to all regions of the Kingdom from 5 distribution centres using multi-temperature trucks. It serves the hospitality channels: hotels, restaurants, cafés, catering companies, airlines, sporting centres and cinemas, and offers fully fledged food and beverage studios where customers create innovations and recipes for their concepts, alongside the myBidfood online ordering platform. The company publishes Saudi catalogues for 2026–2027 covering gourmet flavourings (syrups, dessert sauces and fruit purées), still and sparkling waters, plant-based milk, mixers, energy drinks, dairy (whipping cream, shredded mozzarella, butter and speciality cheeses), centre-of-plate meat (Australian beef, wagyu, lamb and chicken shawarma), commodities (oils, sauces and frozen potatoes), coffee and tea, frozen bakery and pastry and couverture chocolate, as well as coffee machines. Brands named in its Saudi product guide include Red Bull, Fever-Tree, Afia, Al Tahi, Corman, Marco Pierre, Jing tea and Ipso Home coffee. The guide also lists Bidfood Middle East private-label items, such as baguettes, English cakes and frozen cookies produced in Saudi Arabia, canola and frying oils, and burger cheese slices. The group website shows regional food and beverage partners without naming the market, among them Lamb Weston, Valrhona, Kraft Heinz and Anchor. The group says it launched myBidfood in 2021 as the first e-distribution platform dedicated to the foodservice industry in the Middle East, and in 2025 launched Bidfresh, its fresh category of meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables.

distributor

Saudi Arabia• Riyadh

World Premium Products (WPP – Alam Al-Asnaf Al-Mutamayiza) states that it is a food company specialising in importing and distributing carefully selected premium products from the best Australian and international brands. It is based in Al-Shifa, Riyadh, and says it was founded in 2019 on the back of more than 50 years of combined experience in wholesale, retail distribution and catering services for hotels and restaurants in the Kingdom, having seen the regional market's demand for high-quality food products. The company says it caters to consumers, catering and food-service operators, restaurants, hotels and cafés in the Saudi and Arab markets, and aims to provide high-quality distribution and delivery within the Kingdom and the Arabian Gulf region. Its website cites more than 900 distributors across the Kingdom, states that it launched an online store (shop.alemasnaf.com) in 2021 for customers and individual consumers, and invites businesses to become its distributors. The site cites 450+ products and 15 brands (elsewhere it mentions 8 global brands), and says it aims to expand across foodstuffs, plant-based products, coffee, light snacks and premium Australian meats. Brands shown include Vitasoy plant-based milk with barista and unsweetened ranges, Beerenberg Australian sauces, marinades, fruit preserves and blue gum honey, Bickford's concentrated juices, sodas, tonic water and iced plant-based milk, Golden Churn butter, Altimate ice-cream waffle and wafer cones, KRBL Indian rice, Ülker biscuits and chocolates from Turkey, SALADITOS packaged lupin beans, JOLLY TIME popcorn, Geisha and Taraf Foods spices and pulses. The company states that it holds exclusive agencies for leading Australian and international food companies and focuses on products of high nutritional value. For business and food-service customers it highlights barista-grade plant-based milk, sauces and jams, and ice-cream waffle cones.

distributor

Saudi Arabia• Jeddah

Al Hussam Food Services (HFS) states that its story began in 1957, when it became part of the food-service system for the Guests of the Holy Mosque, and that it has since grown into a leading Saudi importer and distributor of food products from the finest local and international brands. Its head office is in Jeddah (7474 Prince Sultan St, An Nahdah), with a P.O. Box in Makkah, and it describes itself as an essential partner to the Kingdom's hospitality industry. The company says it provides complete supply and storage solutions backed by advanced storage and supply-chain systems that meet international food-safety standards, and an extensive distribution network covering all regions of the Kingdom. It serves hotels, restaurants and professional kitchens, and its website displays the logos of several hotels among its clients. Its catalogue covers meat (US beef graded USDA Prime, Choice and Select, Australian Wagyu and Angus, beef from Brazil and South Africa, and Australian lamb), poultry, rice and Italian pasta, milk and dairy, oils, canned foods, grains and legumes, frozen foods, juices, coffee, chocolate, water, and sauces and spices. Brands it lists include JBS, Black by Friboi, Bella Carne, Taji Wagyu, Yenkomo, Jumbuck, Qualiko, Rayan, Rama, The Cheese Maker, Fonterra, Abu Binteen, Al Jawad, Al Safeer, Al Bakherah, Al Taie, Bonta, Olive Mister, Farmer's Choice, Silva International and Sannine Roastery. The company states that its vision is to be the first choice in Saudi Arabia for high-quality food products and supply solutions through strong local and international partnerships, and that its mission is to empower the hospitality sector with products from trusted partners and reliable service; it names teamwork, innovation, integrity and social responsibility as its values.

distributor

Saudi Arabia• Jeddah

Gulfwest Company Limited (Arabic legal name: Gulf West Import Company Limited) states that it was established in Saudi Arabia in 1996, with its head office on the South Corniche in Al Khumrah, Jeddah. It describes itself as a leading food importer and distributor in the Kingdom – "not just a distributor, but your partner" – and as a one-stop food import and distribution partner for hotels, restaurants, catering and modern trade. The website lists seven centres in Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Dammam, Buraidah, Tabuk and Abha, while its About page also mentions a presence in Makkah, Al Qassim and Khamis Mushait, serving more than 3,000 customers through its own facilities with chilled and frozen cold-chain delivery. The company says it expanded into institutional food service in 2002, implemented SAP ERP in 2019 and opened its Buraidah branch in 2024, and that it serves QSRs, modern trade and professional kitchens. The company states that its portfolio covers more than 1,600 SKUs from 50+ global brands across 14 categories: beef from Australia, Brazil, the USA, Russia and Canada including Wagyu, lamb, poultry, seafood, frozen vegetables and fruits, pasta, potato products, cheese and dairy, condiments, sauces and ingredients, rice, frying media and beverages. Brands listed on its site include Certified Angus Beef, Galbani, De Cecco, Fiji Water, Unilever Food Solutions, Knorr Professional, Hellmann's, Baker & Baker, Cavendish Farms, Simplot, Agristo, Miratorg, Lerøy, Tiptree, La Lorraine, Zeeba Rice and Fonte Margherita. The company says it introduced Certified Angus Beef products to the Saudi market in 2005 and won CAB awards for four consecutive years (2012–2015), that it serves as exclusive dealer for renowned brands, and that all its products are Halal certified. Its news section also reports USA Cheese food-service training held in Riyadh and Jeddah with the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

Manufacturer

Saudi Arabia• Jeddah

IFS Group — A Saudi holding company established in 1994, part of the Mimar Investment Group. It operates in the manufacturing, distribution, and provision of food services through over 15 brands in the Middle East and North Africa. 8 factories, more than 80,000 meals daily.

Manufacturer

Yemen• Hodeidah

Yemany for Dairy and Food Industries is a comprehensive Yemeni company founded in 1978, manufacturing and distributing a diverse range of food products to international quality standards. Products are manufactured using technology from Sweden, Germany and Italy. Production lines include: dairy (fresh milk, yogurt, laban and Veta cheese), beverages (juices, Cor-Drink, Cola and water), canned legumes, tomato paste and jam. Its motto 'the secret to our success is quality' reflects a steadfast commitment across decades.

Manufacturer

Yemen• Taiz

National Dairy and Food Company (NADFOOD) is Yemen's pioneering dairy and food manufacturer, founded in 1983 with production commencing September 1985. Part of the Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group. Products are manufactured using automated equipment in a modern industrial environment from raw material to finished product. Three main brands: Al-Hana, Al-Momtaz and Al-Bakari. Production lines: UHT milk, evaporated milk, yogurt, laban, juices and legumes. Core values: Respect, Commitment, Trust, Creativity, Quality and Teamwork.

Manufacturer

Yemen• Hadhramaut

Mawada Food Industries is the first specialised industrial group in Wadi Hadramawt, Yemen, operating with the latest technological methods according to modern production standards. The group covers six main production lines: bottled water, sauces, yogurt, juices, natural honey and vegetable oils. The group holds an ISO quality certificate and distributes its products widely across Yemen with a focus on regional export.

Manufacturer

Algeria• Algiers

Danone Djurdjura Algérie (DDA) was born from a 2001 partnership between the global Danone Group and Laiterie Djurdjura, founded by Mohand Batouche in Akbou, Béjaïa in 1983. Its mission is to bring health through food to as many Algerians as possible. The company produces over 98,000 tonnes per year across two factories (Akbou and Blida) under its brands: Activia, Danette, Actimel, Oikos, Gervais, Danao, Danino and the Blédina infant nutrition range. It relies on its pioneering 'H'lib Dzair' network of over 1,300 partner farmers to source 80% of its milk locally. B Corp certified since July 2024, score 89.4.

Manufacturer

Algeria• Algiers

Aromatech Algérie was established in 2002 as a business unit of the global Aromatech Group, specialising in the manufacturing and commercialisation of sweet and savoury flavour solutions for the Algerian market. The company combines local-market expertise with the technical capabilities of its parent group to develop customised aromatic solutions across diverse food applications: instant beverages and emulsions, spreadable and processed cheeses, confectionery and biscuits, snack seasonings, sauces and meat-based products. It operates a 2,000 m² production facility with a capacity of 600 tonnes/year and an R&D laboratory for product adaptation, alongside a dedicated distribution subsidiary (Aromatech Algérie Distribution) founded in 2016.

Manufacturer

Turkey• Konya

Akova is a Turkish dairy company in Konya that sells under the OVA brand. The company states its story began in 1954 when Halil Akpınar set up a small business making cheese, yoghurt and butter; in 1977 the family built the first pasteurised dairy plant in the Konya region, and in 1997 it restructured Akova Süt ve Gıda Mamülleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. and built its current modern facility, where it began producing milk powder and whey powder with fully automatic systems. The company says the plant now operates on a 25,000 m² covered area with a milk-processing capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day, and that milk from around 15,000 families across Central Anatolia is collected morning and evening at its own centres, chilled and brought to the Konya facility. Its industrial range in 25 kg bags covers skimmed and whole milk powder, roller-dried (vals type) whole milk powder with 26% and 32% fat, whey powder, 50%, 70% and 90% demineralised whey powder, WPC-35 whey protein concentrate, whey permeate powder, lactose monohydrate and skimmed yoghurt powder. Its fresh range includes yoghurt, whole pasteurised milk, kashkaval, white cheese, village cheese and tulum cheese.