NEOM launched this weekend a new company, called “Topian,” the NEOM Food Company, which “seeks to redefine food production, distribution, and consumption through the creation of sustainable and innovative food solutions across five vertical pillars: climate-proof agriculture; regenerative aquaculture; novel foods; personalized nutrition; sustainable food supply and ESG.”
The news was announced in a press release via NEOM’s website, noting the new company comes with the support of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and fully aligned with the KSA’s goal of achieving Saudi Vision 2030. The company is positioning itself as capable of “spearheading the Kingdom’s efforts to ensure food security, mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.”
“Fostering a vibrant community of scientists, industry experts and innovators, Topian represents a new innovative standard in sustainable food production. A purpose-driven organization, Topian aims to perfect the ‘Art of More with Less’, embracing a ‘new era of food’ to achieve food security. Topian’s launch concept, ‘Future to Table’, will introduce and apply innovative solutions and initiatives that will revolutionize the current global food system and tackle issues arising from rapid population growth, changing consumption patterns, climate change, and the depletion of our natural resources,” the company said.
The company announced that its CEO would be Dr. Juan Carlos Motamayor, who said 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,” Motamayor said.
The news of the announcement comes amid other news this week around Neom, including the launch of a Qatar Airways flight to the region.
