Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co. is a Saudi Arabia-based dairy company.
History
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company was established on 21 April 1976 and began production in 1977. In 1990, three dairy companies merged to officially form SADAFCO. The company launched an initial public offering on 23 May 2005, leading to its listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).In 2018, SADAFCO acquired a 76% stake in Poland’s Mlekoma for SAR 120 million to strengthen its supply of milk-based products. In 2019, the company completed its Jeddah Central Warehouse, the largest in its network, with a capacity of 42,000 pallets and a total investment of SAR 145 million.
Operations
SADAFCO operates manufacturing facilities in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh, with distribution centers across Saudi Arabia. The company produces a wide range of dairy and food products, including milk, tomato paste, ice cream, and snacks under the Saudia brand. In 2016, SADAFCO introduced a solar panels project to supply its Riyadh regional center with renewable energy.In 2023, SADAFCO was included in Fortune Arabia’s inaugural Fortune 500 Arabia list, ranking 183rd among the most successful Arab companies.