Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Co.

What Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Co. does

Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Co. (JADCO) is a Saudi Arabian public shareholding company listed on Tadawul (ticker 6070), founded in 1988 and headquartered in Basita, Al-Jouf. It operates the Guinness World Record-certified largest modern olive farm in the world, covering 7,335 hectares with over 5 million olive trees, and is the largest producer of processed potatoes and organic virgin olive oil in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its product portfolio spans organic extra virgin olive oil and table olives, frozen french fries (with annual capacity exceeding 35,000 tons), wheat and wheat seeds, natural honey, fresh fruits, and vegetables, with a new line of high-quality potato seed tubers entering commercial production via a South Korean technology partnership in Q3 2026.

The company sells directly to retail consumers through five company-owned showrooms (Riyadh x2, Jeddah, Sakaka, Dammam), an e-commerce storefront, and iOS/Android mobile apps, while also serving food service operators (restaurants, hotels, catering) and other agricultural companies requiring wheat, seeds, and raw materials. Distribution is domestic to Saudi Arabia with no documented export channels. Operational certifications include organic (Saudi Organic Farming Association), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Saudi Quality Mark (SASO), and SFDA licensing, plus two first-of-kind International Olive Council accreditations for the KSA/Gulf region.

JADCO generates revenue through direct agricultural product sales (hardware_sales model) with no disclosed pricing structure. Its GTM is direct-to-consumer-led, supplemented by trade exhibition participation (Saudi Food Show, InFlavour, Al-Jouf International Olive Festival) and social/community engagement. Key strategic moves in 2024-2026 include a 2024 corporate rebrand under JADCO, a new frozen fries factory, and the 2025 partnership with E Green Global accompanied by a SAR 15 million convertible bond investment to localize potato seed technology in Saudi Arabia.

Name

Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Co.

Legal name

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company

Website

https://aljouf.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Co. (JADCO) is a Saudi Arabian public agricultural company operating the Guinness-certified largest modern olive farm in the world (7,335 hectares) and producing organic olive oil, frozen french fries, wheat, honey, and fresh produce for Saudi retail consumers, food service buyers, and agricultural B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Food Production

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Fats & Oils (2070), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG)

Keywords

• Olive oil production
• Frozen french fries
• Agricultural products
• Organic farming
• Food manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural & Food Product Sales: JADCO generates revenue through the sale of its own agricultural and manufactured food products, including organic olive oil, frozen french fries, fresh potatoes, olives, honey, wheat, and fruits and vegetables. Products are sold through company showrooms, e-commerce, and potentially wholesale/distributor channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co. (JADCO) is an agro-industrial producer that cultivates, manufactures, and sells its own branded food products—including organic extra virgin olive oil, table olives, honey, frozen french fries, wheat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and high-quality potato seed tubers. Operations span the world's largest modern olive farm (Guinness-certified) and an integrated frozen-fries factory producing 35,000+ tons annually, with products sold direct to consumers through showrooms, e-commerce, and mobile apps.

Product overview

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co. (JADCO) is a public shareholding company established in 1988 with a capital of 300 million SR, transitioning from the agricultural sector to the agro-industrial sector. The company operates the largest modern olive farm in the world with over five million olive trees. Its product portfolio includes organic extra virgin olive oil, various olive products, 100% natural honey, frozen french fries/potato products (producing over 35,000 tons annually), wheat and wheat seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a new venture into potato seed tuber production through partnership with E Green Global (EGG) from South Korea. The company holds Guinness World Records as the largest modern and organic olive farm in the world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic extra virgin olive oil (boxed and bottled in multiple package sizes, e.g., 750 ml oval and square bottles) from Al-Jouf's olive farm; positioned as the leading organic extra virgin olive oil in Saudi Arabia, high in polyphenols and antioxidants. Sold to consumers through showrooms, e-commerce, and mobile apps.
• Table Olives Organic table olive products including whole green olives (600 g), green olives in olive oil (950 g), and spicy green olives in olive oil (950 g). Sold to consumers through company showrooms and e-commerce.
• Al-Jouf Natural Honey 100% natural honey (e.g., 250 g jar) with high nutritional value and antioxidant content, free of additives. Sold to consumers through company channels.
• Frozen French Fries (Potato Products) Frozen french fries from the Al-Jouf Frozen Fries factory in multiple cuts and pack formats (e.g., 7x7 and 10x10 cartons and bags). The factory is among the largest in Saudi Arabia with 35,000+ tons/year capacity; the only nationally produced frozen fries in KSA. Targets food-service operators (restaurants, hotels, catering) and retail consumers.
• Wheat and Wheat Seeds Different wheat varieties (Classic, Durum, Yokora) and wheat seeds produced to international standards. Used to supply silos, food factories, and other agricultural operations; JADCO is among the largest wheat producers in Saudi Arabia.
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables High-quality fresh fruits and vegetables grown on Al-Jouf farms, including peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines, pears, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and capsicum. Sold through company showrooms and e-commerce.
• Potato Seed Tubers High-quality potato seed tubers produced using advanced global technologies transferred from South Korea-based E Green Global (EGG). B2B agricultural input for seed producers and farmers; supports domestic food security and import substitution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guinness World Records: largest modern olive farm in the world (2018), area of 7,335 hectares
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Center for Agricultural Research and Sustainable DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Al-Jouf Agricultural hosted a specialized workshop on seasonal feeds in cooperation with the National Center for Agricultural Research and Sustainable Development.
• E Green Global (EGG)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Al-Jouf partnered with South Korea-based E Green Global (EGG) in March 2025 to produce high-quality potato seeds using advanced global technologies. An MoU was signed in January 2024 to transfer potato seed production technology to Saudi Arabia. Pilot production of potato seed tubers commenced in June 2026 at the Basita laboratory, with commercial production expected in Q3 2026. Al-Jouf invested SAR 15 million in EGG through convertible bonds as part of this partnership.
• Global Green (EGG) KoreacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024A memorandum of understanding was signed in January 2024 between Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company and E Green Global (EGG) Korea for technology transfer to establish potato seed production in Saudi Arabia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deoleo: World's largest bottled olive oil company (Bertolli, Carapelli brands). Closely comparable to JADCO's olive oil production and bottling operations in product, branding focus, and global olive oil category leadership.
• Sovena Group: Portuguese-based olive oil producer and edible oils group with consumer brands. Comparable to JADCO in olive oil production, bottling, and direct-to-consumer food product distribution.
• Lamb Weston Holdings: Major global producer of frozen french fries and frozen potatoes serving food service and retail. Closely aligned with JADCO's frozen fries business in product mix, B2B/B2C channels, and industrial scale.
• McCain Foods: Global leader in frozen potato products including french fries. Directly comparable to JADCO's 35,000+ ton frozen fries operation in product category, customer base (food service and retail), and industrial processing model.
• J.R. Simplot Company: Integrated agribusiness with potato processing, frozen products, and agricultural inputs. Comparable to JADCO across the potato value chain from farming and seed to frozen processed products.
• National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC): Saudi-listed agricultural and food processing company with crop production, dairy, and food products. Closely comparable to JADCO in Saudi market focus, vertical integration from farm to consumer, and Tadawul listing in the same sector.
• California Olive Ranch: Largest US olive oil producer focused on extra virgin olive oil at scale. Comparable to JADCO in vertically integrated olive oil production combining large-scale orchard operations with premium bottled product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Savola Group: Leading Saudi food conglomerate with edible oils, processed foods, and retail. Comparable to JADCO as a Saudi-listed food group operating in edible oils and packaged consumer foods with broad product portfolio.
• Almarai Company: Largest vertically integrated dairy food company in the world and a major Saudi food conglomerate. Comparable to JADCO as a Saudi-listed, large-scale food producer with strong domestic distribution, though operating in dairy rather than olive/potato categories.

Regional players

• Tanmiah Food Company: Saudi-listed food company focused on poultry, processed meats, and animal feed. Comparable to JADCO as a fellow Saudi-listed, vertically integrated food producer with a strong domestic market position and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AljoufAgri
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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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