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Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) is a Riyadh-headquartered, PIF-owned halal industry development vehicle operating across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, tourism, and ethical-finance verticals. Its core business combines equity investing in halal production and distribution assets (notably the Sadia Halal JV with Brazil's MBRF and a US$160 million processed-food JV with Brazil's BRF S.A. in Jeddah) with thought-leadership, partnership brokerage, and participation in halal standards and certification initiatives, including the ESG-integrated Halal Mark Track with the Saudi Halal Center/Saudi Food and Drug Authority and THIQAH. The company also designs national halal economy strategies with sovereign partners, exemplified by its work on Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy with Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria and the Islamic Development Bank, targeting $1.5 billion in GDP contribution by 2027 and over $12 billion by 2030.

HPDC is led by CEO Fahad S. AlNuhait and Chief Investment Officer Ameen Alsaadi, with a lean headcount of 51-100 employees, indicating an asset-light operating model that captures value primarily through equity stakes in joint ventures and a planned IPO of Sadia Halal on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul exchange rather than through a fee-based services business. Its distribution model is JV-anchored rather than direct: Sadia Halal runs 3 industrial plants and 17+ distribution centers across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, with HPDC committed to lifting its stake from 10% to at least 20% before listing. Revenue, pricing, and contract structures are not publicly disclosed, and customer concentration is concentrated in a small number of government and Brazilian meat-sector counterparties.

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HPDC is a Riyadh-based, PIF-owned halal industry development vehicle that invests in halal production joint ventures (Sadia Halal with MBRF; BRF Jeddah plant) and partners with governments (notably Nigeria) to design national halal economies and certification standards.

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51–100
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HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Middle East
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
halal industry development, halal certification standards, halal food production, halal economy strategy, halal supply chain investment
Industry6 codes
1Halal Certification Services
CodeAFALAMAFPrimaryYes
2Export & Private-Label Certified Production (Halal/Kosher)
CodeAFANAIAOPrimaryNo
3Certified Butchery, Fabrication & Portioning (Halal/Kosher)
CodeAFANAIABPrimaryNo
4Halal Beef & Veal Processing (Certified)
CodeAFANAIAJPrimaryNo
5Halal Lamb & Goat Processing (Certified)
CodeAFANAIALPrimaryNo
6Halal Poultry Processing (Certified)
CodeAFANAIAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Animal Production and Aquaculture112
SIC code1 code
  • Meat Packing Plants2011
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Halal Industry Development and Investment
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Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) is a Saudi Arabian halal industry development vehicle that invests in and builds halal production capacity, develops halal certification standards integrated with ESG principles, and forms strategic joint ventures to expand halal supply chains. It operates halal meat processing and distribution through the Sadia Halal joint venture with MBRF, is building a $160 million processed-food plant in Jeddah with BRF S.A., and partners with governments to develop national halal economy strategies.

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  • Projected $1.5 billion GDP contribution by 2027 from Nigeria's halal economy
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Halal Products Development Company operates as a unified platform for halal industry development and investment. The company serves as the primary halal products development vehicle for Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, focusing on expanding halal production capacity, supply chain resilience, and global market integration across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and tourism sectors.

Product and service3 records
1Halal Mark Track
CategoryHalal Certification Services
2Sadia Halal Joint Venture
CategoryHalal Meat Production and Distribution
3BRF S.A. Processed Food Plant (Jeddah)
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Partnership7 partners
1MBRF (Minerva Foods Brazil)
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-04
Description

MBRF and HPDC created Sadia Halal joint venture combining MBRF's Middle East operations including facilities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. HPDC holds 10% stake with commitment to increase to at least 20% before IPO on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul. The joint venture is valued at USD 2.07 billion. MBRF operates 3 industrial plants, 17 distribution centers, and 5 commercial offices across the Middle East.

2BRF S.A.
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-09-05
Description

BRF S.A., a Brazilian food company, announced a US$160 million joint venture with HPDC to build a processed-food plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, expanding halal processed food manufacturing capacity in the Kingdom.

3Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HPDC partnered with Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria to develop Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy, aiming to position the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market with projections to add $1.5 billion to GDP by 2027.

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4Islamic Development Bank
Strategic tierSupportingTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Provided technical backing for Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy developed through public-private partnership involving HPDC.

5Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
Strategic tierSupportingTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Provided technical backing alongside Islamic Development Bank for Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy.

6Saudi Halal Center
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Saudi Halal Center, affiliated with Saudi Food and Drug Authority, partnered with HPDC to launch Halal Mark Track, integrated with ESG standards, to enhance trust and global competitiveness of halal products.

7THIQAH
Strategic tierSupportingTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Partnered with Saudi Halal Center and HPDC to support Halal Mark Track initiative for sector sustainability and market expansion.

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Halal Products Development Company

Halal Industry Development and Investmenthpdc.sa

HPDC is a Riyadh-based, PIF-owned halal industry development vehicle that invests in halal production joint ventures (Sadia Halal with MBRF; BRF Jeddah plant) and partners with governments (notably Nigeria) to design national halal economies and certification standards.

What Halal Products Development Company does

Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) is a Riyadh-headquartered, PIF-owned halal industry development vehicle operating across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, tourism, and ethical-finance verticals. Its core business combines equity investing in halal production and distribution assets (notably the Sadia Halal JV with Brazil's MBRF and a US$160 million processed-food JV with Brazil's BRF S.A. in Jeddah) with thought-leadership, partnership brokerage, and participation in halal standards and certification initiatives, including the ESG-integrated Halal Mark Track with the Saudi Halal Center/Saudi Food and Drug Authority and THIQAH. The company also designs national halal economy strategies with sovereign partners, exemplified by its work on Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy with Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria and the Islamic Development Bank, targeting $1.5 billion in GDP contribution by 2027 and over $12 billion by 2030.

HPDC is led by CEO Fahad S. AlNuhait and Chief Investment Officer Ameen Alsaadi, with a lean headcount of 51-100 employees, indicating an asset-light operating model that captures value primarily through equity stakes in joint ventures and a planned IPO of Sadia Halal on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul exchange rather than through a fee-based services business. Its distribution model is JV-anchored rather than direct: Sadia Halal runs 3 industrial plants and 17+ distribution centers across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, with HPDC committed to lifting its stake from 10% to at least 20% before listing. Revenue, pricing, and contract structures are not publicly disclosed, and customer concentration is concentrated in a small number of government and Brazilian meat-sector counterparties.

Halal Products Development Company firmographics

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Name
Halal Products Development Company
Legal name
Halal Products Development Company
Website
https://hpdc.sa
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
HPDC is a Riyadh-based, PIF-owned halal industry development vehicle that invests in halal production joint ventures (Sadia Halal with MBRF; BRF Jeddah plant) and partners with governments (notably Nigeria) to design national halal economies and certification standards.
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Halal Products Development Company industry classification

Industry
Product category
Halal Industry Development and Investment
NAICS
Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)
SIC
Meat Packing Plants (2011)
akta.pro primary industry
Halal Certification Services (AFALAMAF)
akta.pro secondary industries
Export & Private-Label Certified Production (Halal/Kosher) (AFANAIAO), Certified Butchery, Fabrication & Portioning (Halal/Kosher) (AFANAIAB), Halal Beef & Veal Processing (Certified) (AFANAIAJ), Halal Lamb & Goat Processing (Certified) (AFANAIAL), Halal Poultry Processing (Certified) (AFANAIAH)

Keywords

  • Halal industry development
  • Halal certification standards
  • Halal food production
  • Halal economy strategy
  • Halal supply chain investment

Where Halal Products Development Company is headquartered

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Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia
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Middle East

Offices1 record

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Halal Products Development Company business model

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B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Investment Capital, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Halal Products Development Company product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) is a Saudi Arabian halal industry development vehicle that invests in and builds halal production capacity, develops halal certification standards integrated with ESG principles, and forms strategic joint ventures to expand halal supply chains. It operates halal meat processing and distribution through the Sadia Halal joint venture with MBRF, is building a $160 million processed-food plant in Jeddah with BRF S.A., and partners with governments to develop national halal economy strategies.

Product overview

Halal Products Development Company operates as a unified platform for halal industry development and investment. The company serves as the primary halal products development vehicle for Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, focusing on expanding halal production capacity, supply chain resilience, and global market integration across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and tourism sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Halal Mark Track
  • Sadia Halal Joint Venture
  • BRF S.A. Processed Food Plant (Jeddah)

Quantifiable outcome

  • Projected $1.5 billion GDP contribution by 2027 from Nigeria's halal economy
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Halal Products Development Company

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Halal Products Development Company technology and API

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Halal Products Development Company partnerships and signals

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Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

  • MBRF (Minerva Foods Brazil)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026MBRF and HPDC created Sadia Halal joint venture combining MBRF's Middle East operations including facilities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. HPDC holds 10% stake with commitment to increase to at least 20% before IPO on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul. The joint venture is valued at USD 2.07 billion. MBRF operates 3 industrial plants, 17 distribution centers, and 5 commercial offices across the Middle East.
  • BRF S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025BRF S.A., a Brazilian food company, announced a US$160 million joint venture with HPDC to build a processed-food plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, expanding halal processed food manufacturing capacity in the Kingdom.
  • Dar Al Halal Group NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPDC partnered with Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria to develop Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy, aiming to position the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market with projections to add $1.5 billion to GDP by 2027.
  • Islamic Development BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided technical backing for Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy developed through public-private partnership involving HPDC.
  • Arab Bank for Economic Development in AfricasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided technical backing alongside Islamic Development Bank for Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy.
  • Saudi Halal CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Halal Center, affiliated with Saudi Food and Drug Authority, partnered with HPDC to launch Halal Mark Track, integrated with ESG standards, to enhance trust and global competitiveness of halal products.
  • THIQAHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Saudi Halal Center and HPDC to support Halal Mark Track initiative for sector sustainability and market expansion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Halal Products Development Company competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Halal Products Development Company M&A and investment

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Investments2 records

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Frequently asked questions about Halal Products Development Company

What does Halal Products Development Company do?

Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) is a Saudi Arabian halal industry development vehicle that invests in and builds halal production capacity, develops halal certification standards integrated with ESG principles, and forms strategic joint ventures to expand halal supply chains. It operates halal meat processing and distribution through the Sadia Halal joint venture with MBRF, is building a $160 million processed-food plant in Jeddah with BRF S.A., and partners with governments to develop national halal economy strategies.

Is Halal Products Development Company a public or private company?

Halal Products Development Company is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Halal Products Development Company founded?

Halal Products Development Company was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Halal Products Development Company based?

Halal Products Development Company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East region.

Does Halal Products Development Company have an API?

No public API is recorded for Halal Products Development Company.

What industry is Halal Products Development Company in?

Halal Products Development Company's product category is Halal Industry Development and Investment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFALAMAF, Halal Certification Services, with a secondary code of AFANAIAO, Export & Private-Label Certified Production (Halal/Kosher). Its NAICS code is 112 and its SIC code is 2011.

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GulfNewsCross-Border Agribusiness: How Regional Integration Is Shaping Global Food SecurityAgribusiness companies are building cross-border regional platforms to improve food security and supply chain resilience. The TGI-Wilmar joint venture in West Africa targets a $12 billion market, while Marfrig and Sadia Halal's partnership aims to lead in halal protein. These integrations are expected to expand market access and adoption of technology and sustainability practices.TrendSaudia Arabian company unveils key drivers of halal industry's futureAmeen Alsaadi, Chief Investment Officer at the Halal Products Development Company, outlined four key drivers of the halal industry's future at the 14th Islamic Development Group Private Sector Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan: transition to comprehensive standards integrating halal and ESG principles, growing demand driven by the global Muslim population, technological advancements enabling alternative halal components, and the need for investment and regulatory support. He noted that halal certification is now perceived as a basic consumer requirement and that sectors beyond traditional food and Islamic finance, including clothing and tourism, are experiencing growth. The forum brought together industry participants to discuss further integration of countries in the halal sector.EnterpriseamHPDC finalizes its SAR 8 bn investment in MBRF’s Sadia HalalHPDC finalized a SAR 8 billion investment in Brazil-based MBRF's Sadia Halal, taking a minimum 20% stake up from 10%. The new entity will include MBRF's regional manufacturing, distribution, and logistics assets, with HQ relocating to Saudi Arabia. Sadia is preparing for a Tadawul listing, with HPDC able to raise its stake to 40%.The Rio TimesBrazil’s MBRF Closes US$2.07 Billion Sadia Halal Deal With Saudi FundMBRF closed a $2.07 billion joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Halal Products Development Company, valuing Sadia Halal at roughly $2.07 billion. MBRF holds 90% of the company, with the Saudi side 10%, and a planned Tadawul IPO in Riyadh. The deal could unlock about 300 million reais in value before the IPO.EatnstaysHPDC & MBRF Announce Financial Closing of “Sadia Halal”HPDC and MBRF closed the financial deal for Sadia Halal, valued at SAR 8 billion, acquiring MBRF's halal food assets across the GCC. HPDC will hold at least a 20% stake, with an option to raise it to 40% before a potential IPO on Tadawul.ZawyaHalal Products Development Company and MBRF announce financial closing of Sadia Halal transactionHalal Products Development Company and MBRF closed the financial deal for Sadia Halal, valued at SAR 8 billion. The deal includes MBRF's manufacturing, distribution, and logistics assets across the GCC, with HPDC holding a stake of at least 20% and an option to increase to 40% before a potential IPO.AllafricaNigeria Keys Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market As National Economy Strategy Is LaunchedPresident Bola Tinubu launched Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy in Abuja to position the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market, with projections to add $1.5 billion to GDP by 2027 and unlock over $12 billion in economic value by 2030. The strategy focuses on expanding halal-compliant food exports, developing pharmaceutical and cosmetic value chains, positioning Nigeria as a halal-friendly tourism destination, and mobilising ethical finance. The strategy was developed through a public-private partnership involving Saudi Arabia's Halal Products Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, alongside Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria, with technical backing from the Islamic Development Bank and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa.AllafricaNigeria Keys Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market As National Economy Strategy Is LaunchedNigeria launched its National Halal Economy Strategy on Thursday, led by President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, aiming to position the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market and diversify its economy. The strategy targets $1.5 billion in GDP contribution by 2027 and projects over $12 billion in economic value through expanding halal-compliant food exports, developing pharmaceutical and cosmetic value chains, and positioning Nigeria as a halal-friendly tourism destination. The strategy was developed through a bilateral cooperation agreement signed in February 2025 with the Halal Products Development Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, in partnership with Dar Al Halal Group Nigeria, with technical backing from the Islamic Development Bank and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa.ZawyaSaudi Arabia launches Halal Mark Track to integrate halal standardsThe Saudi Halal Center, affiliated with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards through a partnership between Halal Product Development Company and THIQAH. The initiative aims to enhance reliability of the halal ecosystem, support sector sustainability, and help companies improve operational efficiency while expanding export opportunities. The system will apply precise criteria for evaluating halal products and services, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a central hub in the global halal industry.Saudi Gazette/Saudi Arabia launches Halal Mark Track to integrate halal standardsThe Saudi Halal Center, affiliated with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in partnership with Halal Product Development Company and THIQAH. The initiative integrates Saudi Arabia's approved halal standards with ESG compliance requirements to enhance confidence in halal products and support their competitive presence in regional and international markets. The program aims to enable local and international companies to improve operational efficiency, expand export opportunities, and reinforce the Kingdom's position as a central hub in the global halal industry.