JBS Invests USD 85 Million to Position Saudi Arabia as a Global Hub for Halal Production and Exports

JBS, one of the world’s leading food companies, announced the expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia through a USD 85 million investment, aimed at positioning the Kingdom as a key global hub for halal product production and exports, serving the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other international markets.
In an official statement, the company confirmed that the investment covers its facilities in Jeddah and Dammam, and includes a strategic partnership with the Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj) to launch a new production line for whole chickens and a variety of poultry cuts, fully aligned with halal standards and international quality requirements.
The Jeddah facility currently exports to Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, with plans to double its production capacity by 2026, significantly strengthening Saudi Arabia’s role in meeting growing regional and global demand for halal poultry products.
JBS operates in the Saudi market under its well-known global brand Seara.
Commenting on the expansion, Gilberto Tomazoni, Global CEO of JBS, stated that Saudi Arabia is a priority market for the company, adding that the investment reflects a long-term commitment to the Kingdom, as well as to the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.