Jeddah — 12 Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH / 3 November 2025.

The 13th edition of Foodex Saudi Arabia 2025 opened today in Jeddah Governorate, billed as the Kingdom's largest dedicated food and beverage industry event, at the Jeddah International Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition runs through 6 November with broad local and international participation.

The exhibition aims to offer an integrated experience combining the display of food products with commercial investment opportunities through franchising in the food, hospitality and bakery sectors, in cooperation with the Saudi International Franchise Exhibition, which connects entrepreneurs and investors with local and global brands and opens opportunities for new partnerships and investments in the Kingdom's growing food market.

The exhibition serves as a distinguished platform for exchanging expertise and building partnerships between local and global brands in an interactive environment combining quality and innovation, with more than 200 brands from 15 countries showcasing their latest products and solutions in the food and beverage sector.

The exhibition also draws international pavilions from Asia and Europe representing diverse cultures and distinctive flavors, with global companies presenting their latest innovations in food and hospitality within specialized pavilions.

The exhibition features a series of interactive activities, most notably:

  • The "Chef of the Kingdom" event, featuring a select group of Saudi and international chefs presenting live tasting demonstrations.
  • The "Live Kitchen" event, featuring live cooking demonstrations.
  • A bakery competition showcasing baking skills and the art of pastry-making.

Foodex Saudi Arabia is an annual event that strengthens the Kingdom's standing as a regional hub for food and hospitality, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of supporting the industrial and food sector and enabling national brands to compete globally through exports and innovation.