NEOM launches Topian to build sustainable food systems

Logo of NEOM Food Co. (Topian)

NEOM announced today, Dec. 10, the launch of NEOM Food Co. (Topian), to create sustainable food systems aimed at redefining food production, distribution and consumption.

In an emailed statement to Argaam, NEOM said that Topian will rely on the development of innovative and sustainable food solutions across five vertical pillars: climate-proof agriculture; regenerative aquaculture; novel foods; personalized nutrition; sustainable food supply and environmental and social governance (ESG).

Topian was launched with the support of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA). It fully aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals, spearheading the Kingdom's efforts to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

The new company aims to introduce the technology required for building a high-level, sustainable food system to face the global challenges stemming from rapid population growth, changing consumption patterns, climate change and the depletion of natural resources.

Juan Motamayor, CEO of Topian, said the new company, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEOM, fully matches the latter’s commitment to providing high-quality food products to the market and promoting food security and sustainability, while contributing to the Kingdom's self-sufficiency objectives and long-term economic goals.

Topian is not only committed to shaping a transformative global food system, but also to setting a global benchmark by pioneering new technologies and innovative solutions. This is to overcome food-related challenges and create a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future for all, he added.