Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co.

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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co.
Tadawul: 2270
ISIN SA000A0EAXM3  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Industry Agriculture
Genre Dairy
FoundedApril 21, 1976;49 years ago (April 21, 1976)
Key people
Patrick Stillhart (CEO)
Products UHT milk, tomato paste, ice cream, cheese, instant milk powder, breakfast cream, fruit nectars, butter, and French fries
Revenue634,742,000 Saudi riyal (2019)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Total assets 1,915,742,000 Saudi riyal (2019)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Website sadafco.com

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co. (SADAFCO) is a Saudi Arabia-based dairy company.

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History

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) was established on 21 April 1976 and began production in 1977. [1] In 1990, three dairy companies merged to officially form SADAFCO. [2] The company launched an initial public offering (IPO) on 23 May 2005, leading to its listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). [3]

In 2018, SADAFCO acquired a 76% stake in Poland’s Mlekoma for SAR 120 million to strengthen its supply of milk-based products. [4] 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. [5]

Operations

Operations

SADAFCO operates manufacturing facilities in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh, with distribution centers across Saudi Arabia. [6] The company produces a wide range of dairy and food products, including milk, tomato paste, ice cream, and snacks under the Saudia brand. [7] In 2016, SADAFCO introduced a solar panels project to supply its Riyadh regional center with renewable energy. [8]

In 2023, SADAFCO was included in Fortune Arabia’s inaugural Fortune 500 Arabia list, ranking 183rd among the most successful Arab companies. [9]

References

  1. "Our History". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  2. "Our History". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  3. "Our History". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  4. "Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co. acquires Polish dairy producer Mlekoma". Reuters. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  5. "Our History". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  6. "Our Operations". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  7. "Products". SADAFCO. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  8. "SADAFCO launches solar energy project in Riyadh". Arab News. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  9. "SADAFCO joins inaugural Fortune 500 Arabia list of the most successful Arab companies". Zawya. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2025.