International Food Service (IFS), a Saudi-based leader in food processing, distribution, and catering, has signed a landmark agreement with Swiss Sooj to establish a state-of-the-art ready-meals production plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement marks a strategic step toward diversifying and modernizing the local food industry to meet the growing demand for convenient, high-quality meal solutions.
Partly owned by GrowthGate Capital, the GCC specialist buyout firm, IFS has been at the forefront of delivering excellence in food services for decades. This new venture with Swiss Sooj will introduce innovative food technologies and international expertise to the Saudi market, enabling the production of premium ready-meals tailored to local tastes while meeting global quality standards.
The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, emphasizing food security, local manufacturing, and sustainable economic development. By combining IFS’s deep market presence with Swiss Sooj’s technical know-how, the venture is expected to set a new benchmark for the ready-meals industry in the region.
This collaboration highlights IFS’s ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, while reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a hub for advanced food solutions across the Middle East.