Foodex Saudi is due to take place at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events from December 8-11, 2013. Foodex Saudi is due to take place at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events from December 8-11, 2013.

9. Food Processing
Saudi Arabia’s local processing capabilities are starting to develop with value added production made possible once raw materials have been imported from abroad. The government currently supports the industry by providing financing and subsidies on and through the imposition of tariffs on imports that compete with locally produced equivalents. Increasing urbanisation and the presence of multinational food companies are expected to increase the popularity of high-value processed foods among consumers.

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