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ABOUT US
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Welcome to Savola Group’s official website — a platform where we share our vision for a future built on strong values, and driven by innovation and sustainability across the food, retail, and strategic investment sectors.
Established in 1979, Savola Group is a leading strategic investment holding group with a strong presence in the food and retail sectors across the Middle East and North Africa. Savola Foods represents our core business, offering a wide range of products that reach over 50 countries worldwide. These include edible oils, sugar, pasta, as well as nuts, spices, snacks, and vegetable ghee. In the retail sector, Savola operates Panda Retail Company — one of the largest grocery and retail chains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also, Savola holds strategic stakes in prominent companies such as Herfy Food Services and Al Kabeer Group for frozen foods.
At Savola, we are committed to driving sustainable growth, strengthening corporate governance, Corporate social responsibilities (CSR), and embracing innovation. We also strive to foster an inclusive work environment that promotes equality, diversity, and the empowerment of people with disabilities. We firmly believe that inclusive employment strengthens our workforce and enhances overall participation in the business sector. With this mindset, we continue to invest in vital sectors that support both economic progress and social development.
Sameh Mahmoud Hassan
Group CEOPrinciples
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Balanced Approach
"We believe in doing business ‘The Balanced Way.’ This means measuring our success in terms of our positive impact on society – and not just through our profit margins. Over nearly four decades, we have made Corporate Social Responsibility and ethical principles the fundamental pillars of our business model. We do everything we can to create a fair and supportive workplace, encourage positive social change and protect the environment for the next generation."
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Adding Value to Investors & Stakeholders
"We believe in adding value for investors and shareholders. Our stakeholders trust Savola with their capital because of our strong track record of generating growth. From humble beginnings, we have grown into a multinational company with a presence in over 50 countries. We own a diverse and profitable portfolio including market-leading brands and Saudi Arabia’s leading supermarket chain."
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Value Built on Values
"We believe that the value we add should be built on values – the ethical principles on which Savola was founded. From the outset, we have promoted ethical values and behavior. We embrace these principles as a group, within our companies and even as individuals."
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Investment
At Savola, strategic investment is our specialty
We know that expertise and experience are what counts. We invest in our core sectors and region (food and retail in the Middle East, North Africa) on the basis of a track record dating back to 1979. This specialized approach means that we can invest our capital effectively and generate maximum profits for investors and shareholders.
FOOD INVESTMENTS
Our core platform, Savola Foods produces and exports a diverse range of food products. Our portfolio includes a variety of edible oils and ghee (Afia, Shams, Alarabi, Rawabi, and Janna). Sugar (Alosra), pasta (Almaleka and Italiano), as well as nuts, spices, and variety of snacks (Bayara and Afia). These products are exported to more than 50 countries worldwide. Savola also holds strategic stakes in Alkabeer Frozen Food Company.
