Jeddah : Caterion Catering Holding Company and Ikram Food Bank have marked a renewed partnership, celebrating the redistribution of over 11 million food items over the past two years. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to food preservation, food security, and waste reduction, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Rooted in Caterion’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the initiative transforms surplus but still-edible food into meaningful community support. What began in Jeddah has now expanded to Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah, with a joint roadmap to broaden access and deepen impact across the Kingdom.
Eng. Ziyad Al-Harbi, Executive Director of ESG at Caterion, stated:
“The sustainability of this partnership reflects the continued success we’ve achieved since day one. Together with Ikram Food Bank, we’ve built an integrated system to recover, verify, and safely redistribute unused food according to the highest safety standards. This initiative is a practical model that merges environmental stewardship, food security, and community service—turning ESG principles into tangible outcomes.”
Dr. Ahmed bin Harbi Al-Mutrafi, Chairman of Ikram Food Bank, added:
“This partnership has expanded our ability to serve diverse communities, including providing quality services to pilgrims. It exemplifies how institutional collaboration can drive sustainable development and elevate the non-profit sector’s role in improving quality of life.”
To date, the initiative has conducted over 4,000 redistribution operations, benefiting more than 9 million people. Cooperation extends to seasonal efforts during Ramadan and Hajj, including iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and services at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, as well as support for underprivileged families. The partnership also includes community empowerment programs focused on skills development and women’s empowerment, alongside volunteerism initiatives that strengthen social participation.
By maximizing the use of edible surplus food, the project supports circular economy principles, reduces environmental waste, and delivers measurable social returns. In recognition of its impact, the initiative received the Gulf Sustainability Award for Best Social Initiative of 2025.
As of mid-2026, the partnership continues to evolve, with Caterion reaffirming its commitment to expanding social programs and deepening ties with non-profit organizations. Building on past achievements, both entities aim to develop sustainable models that deliver lasting value, reinforce Vision 2030, and cement Caterion’s role as a proactive partner in community service and resource conservation.
