December 10, 2023, NEOM, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: NEOM, a sustainable regional development project in northwest Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its food company, “Topian.”Through the development of unique and sustainable food solutions across five vertical pillars—climate-proof agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, novel foods, personalized nutrition, sustainable food supply, and ESG—Topian aims to reinvent food production, distribution, and consumption.
The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has supported the introduction of Topian. It is in complete harmony with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s objective of realizing Saudi Vision 2030, leading the nation’s initiatives to guarantee food security, lessen climate change, and attain net-zero emissions by 2060.
Topian, which cultivates a thriving community of scientists, business leaders, and innovators, sets a new bar for inventive standards in sustainable food production. To attain food security, Topian, a purpose-driven organization, seeks to master the “Art of More with Less” and embrace a “new era of food.”
The launch concept of Topian, “Future to Table,” aims to address issues arising from rapid population growth, changing consumption patterns, climate change, and the depletion of natural resources by introducing and implementing cutting-edge solutions and initiatives that will revolutionize the current global food system.
Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: “NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and Topian reflects our dedication to creating a positive, long-lasting transformation to lives in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world. Topian’s innovative approach will be a key driver in shaping the future landscape of a sustainable and secure food industry. We look forward to working closely with investors, partners, and food industry experts in turning ambitious ideas into reality, supporting economic diversification in the Kingdom and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.”
Dr. Juan Carlos Motamayor, Chief Executive Officer of Topian, said: “As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEOM, Topian is fully aligned with NEOM’s commitment to providing high-quality food products to the market, and promoting food security and sustainability, while contributing to the Kingdom’s self-sufficiency objectives and long-term economic goals. Topian is leading the food-security conversation to create a resilient food supply in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. We are not only committing to shaping a transformative global food system, but also to setting a global benchmark by pioneering new technologies and innovative solutions to overcome food-related challenges and create a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.”
Topian is committed to transforming the food industry and has inked several strategic collaboration agreements both domestically and internationally. Through these agreements, Topian will work with partners to develop creative and sustainable approaches to food production, drawing on their expertise as well as that of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Tabuk University, Tabuk Fish Company, BlueNalu, Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, and Cargill.
In addition to creating educational programs to support regional sustainable gastronomy and cultivate Saudi talent through training programs and chef camps, Topian is dedicated to the NEOM CARE collaboration.
