Saudi: NEOM Food Company Launched
NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwestern Saudi Arabia, announced the launch of Topian, the NEOM Food Company.
According to a press release issued by NEOM, and carried by SPA, Topian seeks to redefine food production, distribution and consumption through the creation of sustainable and innovative food solutions across five vertical pillars: climate-proof agriculture; regenerative aquaculture; novel foods; personalized nutrition; sustainable food supply and ESG.
Fostering a vibrant community of scientists, industry experts and innovators, Topian represents “a new innovative standard in sustainable food production”. According to the release, it aims to perfect the “Art of More with Less”, embracing a “new era of food” to achieve food security.
Topian’s launch concept, “Future to Table”, will introduce and apply innovative solutions and initiatives that will revolutionize the current global food system and tackle issues arising from rapid population growth, changing consumption patterns, climate change, and the depletion of natural resources, the release said.
Topian has signed local and international strategic partnership agreements with organizations that share its commitment to reshaping the future of food. Through these agreements, which include King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Tabuk University, as well as Tabuk Fish Company, BlueNalu, Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, and Cargill, Topian will collaborate on research-and-development initiatives, and harness partners’ expertise to develop innovative and sustainable approaches to food production.
Topian, the release said, is committed to the NEOM CARE’s partnership, and to developing educational initiatives to promote local sustainable gastronomy, and nurture Saudi talent through training opportunities and chef camps.
