Food & beverage · Trade exhibition

Foodex Saudi 2026

23–25 November 2026 · Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center (JIECC). Everything you need to know about Foodex Saudi 2026 — and how to turn your presence there into weeks of content.

In short

Foodex Saudi 2026 is a food and drink trade exhibition taking place from 23 to 25 November 2026 at Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center. Organised by Sunaidi Expo & Conferences, it connects international suppliers with Saudi importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers. A2Z Digital can plan photo, video and social coverage for exhibitors at Foodex Saudi — share your dates to confirm crew availability.

Details checked against official sources · Updated
Dates
23–25 November 2026
Venue
Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center (JIECC), Jeddah
Organiser
Sunaidi Expo & Conferences
Category
Food & beverage · Trade exhibition
Official website
foodexsaudiexpo.com
500exhibitors (organiser figure)
800brands (organiser figure)
20,000visitors (organiser figure)
15country pavilions (organiser figure)
About the event

What is Foodex Saudi?

Foodex Saudi is a trade exhibition dedicated to the food and drink industry, held in Jeddah, the Kingdom's main port city and trading hub. Exhibitors include food manufacturers, beverage brands, ingredient suppliers and country pavilions, while visitors are professional buyers from importers and distributors, supermarket chains, hotels, restaurants and catering companies. The show focuses on sourcing, networking and new business.

The organiser lists around 500 exhibitors, 800 brands, 15 country pavilions and some 20,000 visitors from 75 countries. In a busy food hall, appetising product photography, tasting and cooking clips, and short interviews with buyers help exhibitors stand out and build their sales pipeline in the Saudi market.

Who takes part

Who you'll meet there

Food manufacturersBeverage brandsImporters and distributorsSupermarket and retail buyersHotel and restaurant buyersCatering companiesIngredient suppliersCountry trade pavilions
Exhibiting, sponsoring or hosting?

We can cover Foodex Saudi for you

A2Z Digital's event photography & videography team covers stands, activations, speakers and side events at Foodex Saudi in Saudi Arabia — with same-day content for your social channels and PR.

01

Food & product photography

Appetising close-ups of your products and tastings, properly lit on a busy floor.

02

Cooking demo videos

Multi-angle video of chef demos and tastings, cut into reels.

03

Stand & visitor photography

Your stand, team, buyer meetings and VIP visits for LinkedIn and PR.

04

Deal-signing coverage

Photo and video of agreements for your press release.

05

Live social coverage

Stories and same-day reels in Arabic and English.

06

Recap film

A highlight film for your website and distributors.

Your content plan

Before, during & after

Before

Shot list, VIP and speaker schedule, crew passes and a teaser post announcing your presence at Foodex Saudi.

During

Photos and short clips delivered the same day, posted in English and Arabic while the event is trending.

After

Full edited gallery within 48 hours, a highlight film and cut-downs for ads, newsletters and your website.

All year

Reuse the footage in social media and lead generation campaigns until next year's edition.

Practical tips

Get more from Foodex Saudi

Advice from our event crews for making your presence count online.

  • Schedule tastings. Tell us when tastings or demos happen so we capture them at their busiest.
  • Keep product shots clean. We take studio-style product shots at quiet moments for your catalogue.
  • Capture signings. Agreements make strong press moments — plan the timing with us.
  • Think buyers and consumers. Plan content for trade buyers and for end customers.
FAQ

Foodex Saudi questions

When is Foodex Saudi 2026?

Foodex Saudi 2026 takes place on 23–25 November 2026.

Where is Foodex Saudi held?

Foodex Saudi is held at Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center (JIECC), Jeddah.

Who organises Foodex Saudi?

Foodex Saudi 2026 is organised by Sunaidi Expo & Conferences. Check the official website for tickets, registration and exhibitor information.

Is Foodex Saudi a trade-only event?

Yes. It is aimed at professional buyers and suppliers across retail, hospitality, foodservice and distribution.

Can A2Z Digital cover our brand at Foodex Saudi?

Yes. A2Z Digital provides food & product photography, cooking demo videos, stand & visitor photography and same-day social content for brands, exhibitors and sponsors at Foodex Saudi.

More Saudi Arabia events

Also see: Abu Dhabi events · Dubai events · Egypt events.

A2Z Digital is an independent agency and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of Foodex Saudi 2026. Event names belong to their owners. Details are taken from official and published sources and may change — always confirm on the official website.

Taking part in Foodex Saudi?

Tell us your dates and stand or venue. We reply within one working day with a coverage plan.

Request a proposal

Tell us what you need — we reply within one working day.

Fill in the short form and we'll come back with a few questions and a suggested next step. No commitment, no sales call required.

  • Bilingual Arabic/English team, offices in Dubai and Cairo
  • Working with brands in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt
  • A written plan with clear numbers before we start

Get in touch

We reply within one working day with a few questions and a suggested next step. No sales call required.

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