With Saudi Arabia's food and beverage industry undergoing a major shift toward local production and advanced technology, the upcoming Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 will honor the companies and innovations driving this evolution, featuring 14 awards that span product development, packaging, manufacturing processes, sustainability, and smart production.
The recognition is structured through two complementary programs: the Saudifood Excellence Awards 2026 and the Saudifood Manufacturing Innovation Awards 2026, which together cover the entire food value chain—from consumer goods and packaging to the technologies and sustainable practices reshaping food manufacturing.
Exhibitors participating in the Saudifood Excellence Awards will have the chance to present items distinguished by quality, creativity, innovation, and market appeal. This year's edition introduces eight categories, including two new ones: Best Sauce, Condiment or Preserve Product and Best Ready-to-Eat Product. The remaining six are Best Beverage Product, Best Dairy Product, Best Health & Wellness Product, Best Innovative Packaging, Best Saudi Made Product, and Best Snack Product.
On the manufacturing side, the Saudifood Manufacturing Innovation Awards will recognize businesses and technologies that push forward food and beverage production through digital tools, eco-friendly methods, and operational efficiency. Its six categories feature the newly added AI & Smart Manufacturing Innovation, alongside Best Ingredients Innovation, Best Processing Innovation, Best Packaging Innovation, Sustainable Company of the Year, and Made in Saudi Innovation of the Year.
These awards are scheduled to be announced on the second day of the event, with shortlisted entries revealed in the third week of September and finalists undergoing a live judging round beforehand. The three-day showcase, running from 27 to 29 September 2026 at Jeddah Superdome, is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 95 countries and over 25,000 industry professionals, creating a hub for food production, sourcing, and trade connections.