Farm Frites Starts Production in Saudi Arabia: A New Potato Processing Hub Takes Shape
Farm Frites says its frozen French fries factory in Sudair Industrial and Business City, Saudi Arabia, started production in July 2026. The facility is a joint venture with Americana Foods. The company reports initial annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes of finished frozen potato products, with plans for future expansion. This figure is not the raw-potato intake capacity.
A new production facility
Farm Frites says its frozen French fries factory in Sudair Industrial and Business City, Saudi Arabia, started production in July 2026. The facility is a joint venture with Americana Foods. The company reports initial annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes of finished frozen potato products, with plans for future expansion. This figure is not the raw-potato intake capacity.
What this means for the supply chain
The company reports cooperation with Saudi farmers and use of potatoes harvested in Wadi Al-Dawasir in March 2026. Producing high-quality fries requires suitable processing varieties, consistent tuber size, dry matter content, low reducing sugars and acceptable fry colour. Seed quality, irrigation, harvest timing, storing and transportation must all align with factory specifications.
Questions for the next phase
Localisation of processing could offer new contracts to potato growers. Whether it is competitive will depend on delivered raw-material cost, supply continuity and water management in an arid climate. Potatoes.News will follow the share of potatoes sourced locally, the selected varieties, contractual arrangements and the pace of any capacity expansion.
Source and verification
Farm Frites announcement, 2026: https://www.farmfrites.com/en/inspiration/news-and-more/farm-frites-starts-production-at-new-frozen-fries-factory-in-saudi-arabia/ . All project figures attributed to the company.
