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NEOM Launches TOPIAN to Create Sustainable Food Systems

Topian aims to create sustainable food systems and redefine the ways food is produced, distributed and consumed. (SPA)
Topian aims to create sustainable food systems and redefine the ways food is produced, distributed and consumed. (SPA)
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NEOM Launches TOPIAN to Create Sustainable Food Systems

Topian aims to create sustainable food systems and redefine the ways food is produced, distributed and consumed. (SPA)
Topian aims to create sustainable food systems and redefine the ways food is produced, distributed and consumed. (SPA)

NEOM on Sunday announced the launch of Topian, the NEOM Food Company, which aims to create sustainable food systems and redefine the ways food is produced, distributed and consumed.
In a statement, NEOM said that Topian will seek 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 environmental, social and institutional governance.

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.”
He continued: “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.”
For his part, 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.”
He added: “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 has signed many local and international strategic partnership agreements with organizations and companies that share its commitment and dedication to reshaping the future of food.
These agreements include King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Tabuk University, as well as Tabuk Fish Company, BlueNalu, Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, and Cargill.

 

 

 

 

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Riyadh, Tokyo Seek to Expand Cooperation in Clean Energy Technology and Green Hydrogen

Construction work at Expo Osaka 2025 exhibition in Japan. Asharq Al-Awsat
Construction work at Expo Osaka 2025 exhibition in Japan. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Riyadh, Tokyo Seek to Expand Cooperation in Clean Energy Technology and Green Hydrogen

Construction work at Expo Osaka 2025 exhibition in Japan. Asharq Al-Awsat
Construction work at Expo Osaka 2025 exhibition in Japan. Asharq Al-Awsat

Tokyo has said it was willing to expand cooperation with Riyadh in areas such as new sensitive technologies, clean energy technology, green hydrogen and ammonia production, while working on a plan to increase trade with the Kingdom and deepen research and scientific cooperation.

Several departments in Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry told Asharq Al-Awsat that Japanese-Saudi dialogue on clean energy is ongoing, lauding the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in clean energy and clean ammonia in 2022, as well as an MoU on carbon recycling between the two countries.

The ministry told Asharq Al-Awsat that the objective is to achieve zero carbon by 2050 in Japan and by 2060 in Saudi Arabia. It said Saudi Arabia has natural resources in solar and wind energy, along with minerals that enable Japan to provide energy efficiency technology and materials, fostering integration between the two countries in the relevant fields.

It also said that Saudi Arabia is Japan's top destination for crude oil imports, accounting for 40%. The Japanese government will continue to cooperate in the energy sector, the ministry added. Additionally, the government is encouraging the private sector and Japanese companies to invest in the Kingdom, and expects to expand bilateral work in areas such as mining, clean energy, green hydrogen, and ammonia.

Professor Gento Mogi, Deputy Director of the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Sciences and Technology for Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 (MbSC2030) at the University of Tokyo, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the cooperation supported by the center goes beyond relying on trade, crude oil purchases, and technology products and cars. It includes training and development for human resources, academics, researchers, and scholarship students, with 16 projects involving 15 university professors.

According to Mogi, the University has dedicated part of its cooperation with institutions, centers, and academic institutes outside the university, and in Saudi Arabia, it is implementing a five-year initiative that will end in June 2025, with hopes of extending it for another five years.

Saudi-Japanese trade

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) expects an increase in bilateral trade, indicating that Japan exported products worth $6.359 billion, including cars, technology, and electronics, while it imported from Saudi Arabia goods worth more than $34 billion, with 98% of that being crude oil.

JETRO revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat its plan to increase infrastructure products and establish smart cities to enhance cooperation between the two countries, saying Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has opened broad opportunities for collaboration between the countries.

JETRO also said that it is working to meet a rising Saudi demand for Japanese products, as well as an increasing interest in Saudi products. Joint exhibitions between companies in both countries are working to boost trade and demand for Saudi-Japanese products, it added.

The operations department of the Expo Osaka 2025 exhibition confirmed that Saudi Arabia will have a strong participation in the exhibition.