The IFFCO Group, as part of its strategic plans based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tetra Pak. Tetra Pak, a leading global company in food processing and packaging solutions, is set to boost the momentum of sustainability initiatives within the manufacturing facilities of the IFFCO Group.
This groundbreaking collaboration between IFFCO, the UAE-based multinational FMCG group, and the renowned multinational entrepreneurial organization Tetra Pak establishes a strategic alliance. This alliance aims to uphold global standards through state-of-the-art practices and technologies, with the overarching goal of minimizing the group’s environmental impact.
IFFCO is expanding its operations in the Kingdom by constructing a cutting-edge factory equipped with the latest technology. The goal is to produce sustainable, high-quality, and delicious products locally, thereby adding value to the Saudi Arabian economy. Additionally, the initiative contributes to waste reduction, lower emissions, and adherence to green industry protocols. The factory’s initial focus will be on producing culinary creams, and a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tetra Pak has been established to ensure maximum efficiency without compromising on quality or food safety.
Rizwan Ahmed, executive director of IFFCO Group, explained that the KSA facility comes as a natural follow up to the group’s embedded ESG ethos, which is the principle driving force behind the group’s journey towards sustainability, saying, “IFFCO has since the very beginning, committed to a mission to manufacturing and marketing a well-integrated portfolio of FMCG food products that satisfy taste, quality and consumer demand without undermining our ethical values and commitments to eco-awareness throughout all processes and practices.”
“By working with the global expert Tetra Pak, we are actively contributing to ensuring sustainability at the plant, enhancing reliability, package recyclability, energy efficiency, and waste reduction, employing local skilled personnel and underpinning the country’s economic growth and future ambitions while strengthening IFFCO’s standing in the region as an advocate for change, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and lowering our carbon footprint.”
Niels Hougaard, managing director at Tetra Pak Arabia Area said, “We are thrilled to partner with IFFCO in this impactful project in Saudi Arabia, reflecting our commitment to protecting people, food, and the planet. Together, we introduce advanced equipment and processes that reduce waste, enhance recyclability, and lower CO2 emissions. Our innovation prioritizes water efficiency, recycling and reusing processed water, with state-of-the-art and energy-efficient equipment. Every package tells a story, and we eagerly support IFFCO’s leading role in the GCC.”
IFFCO has put in place a comprehensive set of sustainability measures aimed at reducing the group’s environmental footprint. The approach is holistic, encompassing various aspects. Additionally, the group fosters partnerships with local suppliers and third-party entities, encouraging them to embrace and adopt sustainable practices as well.
The IFFCO group has recently published its report on Environment, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG). This report underscores the group’s dedication to sustainability goals, implementing sustainable practices throughout its operations and value chains. This signifies a crucial stride towards embracing genuinely sustainable changes in the food system. The group’s agenda of “Investing in the Future” aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance efforts towards net-zero targets, decrease waste generation, utilise packaging with a lower environmental impact, and address water scarcity.
