RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 24, 2025 — Cultivating larger chickens for deboning and further processing has historically presented a challenge within Saudi Arabia’s demanding climate and difficult farming conditions. Nevertheless, Tanmiah Food Company, in collaboration with McDonald’s Saudi Arabia, consistently surpasses expectations and elevates standards, establishing new industry benchmarks through a strategic alliance committed to excellence. This pivotal partnership with McDonald’s Saudi Arabia is dedicated to fostering the provision of domestically sourced poultry to one of the globe’s largest and most recognized quick-service restaurant franchises, thereby reinforcing both companies’ dedication to quality and the advancement of local agriculture.
As innovators in upholding quality, animal welfare, and nutritional standards, Tanmiah employs advanced, technology-enabled environmental controls and rigorous farming methodologies to reliably produce larger birds that adhere to the most stringent standards of food safety and regulatory compliance. Today, Tanmiah is recognized as the sole regional poultry provider for dependably raising bigger chickens for subsequent processing, meeting the highest benchmarks of food safety and quality.
This expertise not only caters to the domestic market but also enables Tanmiah to supply McDonald’s restaurants across an expanded region, solidifying Tanmiah’s role as a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s self-sufficiency objectives and McDonald’s dedication to offering fresh, high-quality, locally sourced poultry. To facilitate the growth stemming from the McDonald’s collaboration, expansion plans within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are currently under consideration.
In a statement regarding the partnership, His Highness Prince Majed Fahed Al Saud, Co-CEO of McDonald’s Saudi Arabia, affirmed: “At McDonald’s Saudi Arabia, we take immense pride in our unwavering commitment to bolstering the national economy and enhancing local content by empowering our domestic suppliers. This alliance with Tanmiah serves as evidence of our mutual pledge to localize poultry production, in harmony with Vision 2030, and to uphold the most rigorous standards of quality, safety, and sustainability throughout all phases of our supply chain.”
“Our partnership with McDonald’s Saudi Arabia demonstrates a collective vision to bolster local agriculture and set new benchmarks for poultry excellence,” remarked Zulfiqar Hamadani, CEO of Tanmiah Food Company. “This joint effort extends beyond a mere supply contract; it represents an advancement for food security, innovation, and sustainable practices within the Kingdom. We are honored to contribute significantly to establishing a robust, globally competitive halal protein ecosystem.”
Together, Tanmiah and McDonald’s Saudi Arabia are spearheading progress in poultry cultivation, streamlining supply chain effectiveness, and addressing the increasing need for high-quality, domestically reared poultry within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment. This collaboration embodies a mutual objective to raise industry benchmarks, reinforce indigenous agriculture, and advocate for sustainable methodologies—thereby improving the patron’s experience. Furthermore, this alliance signifies a substantial stride towards advancing the Kingdom’s food security objectives and enhancing Saudi Arabia’s standing as a global frontrunner in halal protein manufacturing.
Both Tanmiah and McDonald’s Saudi Arabia extend their appreciation to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture for their ongoing assistance in realizing this accomplishment.
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