HPDC Invests in Aldella Food Production to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Sector

The signing of the agreement

Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a PIF company, has announced a strategic investment in Aldella Food Production Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s local leading manufacturers of value-added food products.

In a statement, HDPC said this investment is part of its strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a leading global hub in the halal sector. Through this investment, the company aims to integrate its local expertise with international standards to deliver innovative and sustainable products that meet the growing demand for halal products in local and international markets.

Aldella Food Production owns a fully integrated facility in Sudair, equipped with state-of-the-art production lines for manufacturing chilled, frozen, and cooked food products. The facility is designed to cater to the specific operational needs of food service providers and quick-service restaurants, enabling them to maintain high quality standards while keeping pace with emerging trends in the food industry. Notably, the facility has earned top global quality certifications, including the BRC AA+ certification, underscoring Aldella’s commitment to quality and innovation.

This investment reflects a shared commitment between HPDC and Aldella Food Production to increase Aldella’s production capacity more than triple by the year 2028. The partnership also aims to expand the company’s market share through an ambitious growth plan that includes adding new production lines, expanding storage facilities, and establishing a specialized training center to develop national talent as part of its sustainable growth strategy.

Fahad bin Suliman Alnuhait, CEO of HPDC, emphasized the significance of this investment, stating: "At HPDC, empowering local companies and enhancing their capabilities are at the core of our strategy. Through this investment, we continue to drive innovation in the halal sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and expanding the reach of Saudi-made products to global markets. This aligns with PIF’s strategy to enable the growth of the Kingdom’s food and agriculture sector, achieve a sustainable domestic food production system, and ensure food security resilience, in addition to positioning Saudi Arabia as a hub for the Halal industry and distribution center to the world.”

Alnuhait added: "This investment underscores our unwavering commitment to developing robust value chains in the halal food sector, supporting local companies in becoming globally competitive, and achieving excellence in delivering high-quality halal products that meet international health standards."

Rodrigo Prado, CEO of Aldella Food Production, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating: "We are proud to partner with HPDC, A PIF company, in this transformative investment. With this support, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth, enhance product innovation, and expand our footprint in both local and global markets."

This partnership marks a pivotal step toward strengthening Saudi Arabia’s halal industry, leveraging a synergy of local expertise and international standards to solidify the Kingdom’s position as a leader in the global halal market.