Jbs Plans to Double Output at Saudi Chicken Plant by End of 2026
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The world’s largest meat producer, JBS, plans to double production at its chicken processing facility in Jeddah by the end of 2026.
The expansion comes as Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to grow local food manufacturing and reduce its dependence on imports, a strategy that has drawn increased interest from Brazilian food companies seeking a foothold in the Gulf market.
JBS began operating the Jeddah plant last year after constructing the facility from scratch, and the site has already contributed to a fourfold increase in the company’s total production capacity within the kingdom.
The Brazilian group sells beef and poultry products in Saudi Arabia under its Seara brand, which was introduced to local consumers in 2021 and has since become one of the three largest brands in its category by market share, according to the company.