TL;DR
Saudi's food and agriculture sector (poultry, dairy, beverages, feed, dates, canned food) hires food-safety and quality specialists, production engineers, and cold-chain professionals at SAR 5,000-10,000 for starters and 35,000+ for quality/plant managers, backed by food security's priority in Vision 2030. The guide ends with the company directory and application contacts.
The most in-demand roles
- Food safety / QA - the clear number one
- Food production and processing
- Agriculture and livestock/poultry specialists
- Cold chain and supply chain
- Product R&D
The salary ladder in Saudi riyals
| Role | Monthly range |
|---|---|
| Junior specialist | SAR 5,000 - 10,000 |
| 5+ yrs (quality/production) | SAR 12,000 - 22,000 |
| Quality / plant manager | SAR 25,000 - 40,000 |
Requirements and certifications
A degree in food science, agriculture, or biology; HACCP and ISO 22000 certifications (the most requested by food companies); and familiarity with SFDA requirements and traceability systems. Hands-on production-line experience is a strong edge - quantify it on your CV.
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150+ Saudi agri-food companies, with careers portal and email. Click "Show contact details" next to any company.
Important notice
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2MORE Dates Company
Addoha Poultry Company
AeroFarms Saudi Arabia
AgriServ
Akfa Feed Factory
Al Akhawain Company Ltd
Al Ameen Dates Factory
Al Gassim Investment Holding Co.
AL Hadaf Level Co. For Trading
Al Jazeerh Poultry
Al Jouf Agricultural Development Company
Al Maha Foods
Al Orainy Premium Dates
Al Qassim Oasis Dates
Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co
Al Raie National Livestock Company
Al Rashed Food Company
Al Safi Danone Ltd
Al Sahah Food Company
Al Searah Dairy
Al Shamal Al Shamel for Industry
Al Sikah Company
Al Taleb Group
Al Thurath Saudi Agricultural Development Co
Al Watania Agriculture Company
Al Watania Poultry
Al Yaseen Agri
Al-Ahsa Food Industries Company (Temarna)
Al-Rajhi Agriculture Company
Al-Shamal Al-Zahabiah
Al-Takamul Feed Factory
Alalah Agricultural Company
Alghadeer Poultry Farms
Algharbia Farms
Alinma Poultry
Almadinah Farm Dates
Almarai Company
Almunajem Foods Company
AlNafea Foods
Alwadi Poultry
Alwashim Poultry Company
Americana Foods
Anaam International Holding Group
Aquat Food Industries
Arab Company for Livestock Development (ACOLID)
Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO)
Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment
Arabian Mills
Asharqiyah Development Co
Astrachem
Balady Poultry Co.
Basqat Al Qassim Dates Factory
Bather Smart Farm
Batook Chewing Gum
Berain Water
Black Cow Organic Fertilizer
BRF Arabia Food Industry Ltd
Bwandalus Agri
DAVA Agricultural Company
Del Monte Saudi Arabia Co. LTD
Desert Agriculture
Dijla Poultry
Edama Organic Solutions
Fakieh Poultry Farms
First Mills
Fourth Milling Company
Gandour
GoodyCo
Green Wavs Landscaping Company
Gulf Food Company (GFCo)
Gulf Union Foods Co.
Hadhim Dates Factory
Halal Products Development Company
Halwani Bros Company
Hana Water
Herfy Food Services Company
Horizon Foods Company
iyris
Jazan Development and Investment Company (JAZADCO)
Kenana Greenhouses Factory
Khairat Feed Company
Kingdom Dates Factory Company
Lyine Group
Mahasil Agriculture Company
Mango Jazan
Mayar Foods
Merbaa Feeds
Mirai Solar
Mishkat Agritech Farms
Modern Mills Company
Mowreq Specialized Agriculture
Mroog Al Riyadh Greenhouses
Nabt
Nada Dairy
NAF for Feed
NAPCO AQUA
National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC)
National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA)
National Biscuits Confectionery Co. Ltd.
National Factory for Foodstuff Production (Al Waha)
National Food Industries Company Limited
National Grain Company (NGC)
National Grain Supply Company (SABIL)
Nestle KSA
NOLE Agriculture
Nova Water
Octa Food
Rabl Agri
Radwa Food Co. Ltd.
Rahima Poultry
RAMESCO
Riyadh Dates Factory Co. for Industry
Riyadh Food Industries Co.
Roma Trading Group
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company
Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC)
Saudi Agricultural Development Company (INMA)
Saudi Agricultural Development Company (SADCO)
Saudi Aquaculture Systems Factory Company - SAQUA
Saudi Arabian Hydroponic Co.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden)
Saudi Arabian Rubyan Aquaculture (SARA)
Saudi Coffee Company
Saudi Delta Company for Chemical Industries
Saudi Drip Irrigation Co. Ltd.
Saudi Fisheries Company
Saudi Greenhouses Management & Agri. Marketing Co.
Saudi Modern Food Factory (SMFF)
Saudi United Fertilizer Co.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Savola Foods Company
Sawani
Seoul Agricultural Company
Siafa International Manufacturing Company
Sial Investment Company
Sondos Agricultural Company
Special Food Company
Sunbulah Group
Tabuk Agricultural Development Company
Taiba Dates Factory
Takamul National Agriculture
Tammar Dates
Tamr Industry Company
Tanmiah Food Company
Tasali (Saudi Snack Foods Company - PepsiCo)
Technical Co. For Manufacturing Agricultural Equipment Ltd.
Tharawat Seas
Topian
United Feed Manufacturing Company
United Food Industries Corporation (Deemah)
United Orient Agricultural Company
Wafrah for Industry and Development Company
WAISCO
Wajiz Company
Warif Agricultural Company
Yamama Agricultural Co
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Frequently asked questions
Which specialties do food companies want most?
Food safety and quality first, then production/processing and cold chain.
Does HACCP certification really matter?
Yes - it's among the credentials food companies name explicitly in their postings.
Is the food sector stable to work in?
Yes - food security is a strategic Vision 2030 priority and the sector keeps growing.
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