KROHNE Middle East showcased its latest measurement solutions at Saudi Food Manufacturing 2025 in Riyadh, joining industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of food production across the region. At the Food Forward Summit, KROHNE emphasized how precise measurement technologies are essential for advancing the food and beverage sector and supporting the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
Henrik von Scheel, architect of Industry 4.0, predicted that within five years, Saudi Arabia will become a central hub for food innovation along the Silk Road. According to Invest Saudi, the Kingdom is driving this transformation with over SAR 90 billion in planned food and agriculture investments and an annual sector growth rate of 7.3%.
Jay Gadhavi, General Manager of KROHNE Middle East, stressed that Saudi Arabia is emerging as a leader in food innovation, stating that reliable, actionable data is crucial for safer and more sustainable food systems. KROHNE’s technology enables producers to improve traceability, efficiency, and product quality, with applications such as reducing energy use in sugar production by up to 20% and cutting fermentation batch failures by up to 40%.
KROHNE’s Global Food Industry Expert, Ryan Kromhout, highlighted that successful digital transformation relies not only on advanced systems but also on people who trust and understand the data. Experts at the summit agreed that aligning people, processes, and purpose is vital for achieving the region’s food security goals.
KROHNE, a family-owned company founded in 1921 and headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, is a global leader in process instrumentation and measurement solutions. The company is committed to supporting sustainable industry practices and is recognized for its innovation and product quality.
