Saudi Neom’s new company to ensure food security

Saudi Neom’s new company to ensure food security

Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion Neom giga-project has launched a wholly owned food company to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. Topian, Neom Food Company, will work to develop food production, distribution, and consumption through the creation of sustainable food solutions across five vertical pillars: climate-proof agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, novel […]Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion Neom giga-project has launched a wholly owned food company to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Topian, Neom Food Company, will work to develop food production, distribution, and consumption through the creation of sustainable food solutions across five vertical pillars: climate-proof agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, novel foods, personalised nutrition, and sustainable food supply.

The new entity has been launched with the support of the Saudi ministry of environment, water and agriculture.  

Topian’s innovative approach will be a key driver in shaping the future landscape of a sustainable and secure food industry, said Neom CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr.

The company has signed several local and international strategic partnership agreements, which include King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Tabuk University, Tabuk Fish Company, BlueNalu, Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, and Cargill.

The new entity will collaborate on research-and-development initiatives and harness partners’ expertise to