Tanmiah Showcases Innovation Excellence at Gulfood 2026 with Three Innovation Award Shortlists
Tanmiah Food Company, a prominent poultry and food producer in Saudi Arabia, has been recognized for its innovative approach at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage exhibition. The company is shortlisted for three categories at the Gulfood Innovation Awards 2026, showcasing its commitment to quality and sustainability.
The awards include nominations for Best Frozen or Chilled Product for its new Breaded Chicken Range, made with 100% fresh Saudi chicken, featuring the nutritious Tanmiah PLUS line with a veggie coating and bold KOREAN flavor strips. Additionally, Tanmiah is nominated for Best Meat and Poultry Product for its Taste Secrets BBQ and Butter Chicken fresh marinated premium boneless chicken. The company is also in the running for the Best Logistics Solution Award, thanks to its zero-emission refrigerated electric vehicles and Gulf climate-adaptive chick logistics solution.
Tanmiah’s participation at Gulfood 2026 emphasizes its focus on delivering healthier, convenient, and high-quality food options while promoting sustainability throughout its supply chain. The company aims to engage with partners, potential clients from retail and HORECA channels, and suppliers at the exhibition, providing visitors with insights into its diverse product offerings and tailored solutions.
Zulfiqar Hamadani, Group CEO of Tanmiah Food Company, stated, “Our participation in Gulfood 2026 reflects Tanmiah’s continued focus on innovation, quality, and sustainable growth.” He emphasized the company’s dedication to advancing locally produced food solutions designed to meet evolving consumer needs.
In addition, Marcos Delorenzo, CEO of Agricultural Development Company (ADC), which operates Tanmiah’s Poultry Division, remarked on the significance of innovation within their operations. “Being shortlisted across three Innovation Award categories validates our continuous efforts to enhance efficiency, resilience, and customer value addition across the entire value chain,” he said.
Zein Attar, Managing Director at Tanmiah Food Company, highlighted the importance of Gulfood as a platform for engaging with regional and global partners. “We continue investing in advanced food solutions aligned with market needs and long-term value creation,” he noted.
Tanmiah Food Company, established in 1962, operates a fully integrated business model that encompasses production, processing, and distribution of a wide range of food products. The company has established a strong presence in the Middle East, selling products in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait.
The company operates 149 farms, seven hatcheries, four feed mills, and four primary processing plants, with additional processing facilities through joint ventures. Its distribution network includes wholesalers, retailers, food service outlets, and direct online sales to consumers.
Sustainability remains a core principle at Tanmiah, with initiatives such as planting a million trees, reusing wastewater from its facilities, and converting waste products into fertilizer.
As Tanmiah showcases its innovations at Gulfood 2026, it reaffirms its role as a leader in the Saudi food industry, dedicated to serving regional markets with a strong emphasis on local sourcing and product excellence. For more information, visit www.tanmiah.com.
