Tanmiah and Big Idea Ventures Sign MoU to Pursue U.S. Red-Meat Investments and Develop Sustainable Feed Ecosystems

Key Takeaways

• Tanmiah signed an MoU with Big Idea Ventures (BIV) at the US–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C.
• The collaboration targets equity investments in established U.S. red-meat producers, pending due diligence, as well as potential upstream assets such as feedlots and breeding herds.
• The partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 food-security goals, with a focus on strengthening red-meat supply chains and building sustainable feed alternatives.
• Tanmiah and BIV will jointly explore agricultural ecosystems for locally grown, sustainable feed ingredients to reduce reliance on imports.
• Leadership from both organizations highlighted the initiative as a strategic step toward resilient, cost-efficient, and innovative food systems.

Tanmiah Forms Strategic Partnership With BIV to Advance U.S. Red-Meat Investments and Sustainable Feed Production

Tanmiah, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading vertically integrated poultry and food producers, has entered into a new collaboration with Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global venture capital firm specializing in food, agriculture, and alternative proteins. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the US–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., reflecting the growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement lays the groundwork for a series of initiatives aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives, particularly in strengthening food security and building more resilient red-meat and feed supply chains.

Exploring Equity Investments in U.S. Red-Meat Producers

Under the MoU, Tanmiah and BIV will jointly identify opportunities to acquire equity stakes in established U.S. red-meat producers. These investments will be subject to financial, legal, and operational due diligence and are designed to enhance the Kingdom’s access to secure and sustainable red-meat supplies.

The partners will also evaluate upstream investment opportunities, including:

• Feedlots
• Breeding herds
• Supporting production infrastructure

This phased approach aligns with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify protein sources and develop robust supply networks capable of meeting rising consumer demand.

Developing Sustainable, Locally Grown Feed Alternatives

Beyond red-meat supply chains, the partnership will accelerate efforts to cultivate locally produced feed ingredients—a key priority as global feedstock prices fluctuate and environmental pressures increase. The initiative aims to build a dedicated agricultural ecosystem that supports:

• Reduced reliance on imported feed
• More cost-efficient poultry and dairy production
• Higher resilience across the livestock sector

The collaboration leverages BIV’s global expertise in alternative proteins and feed innovation to support long-term competitiveness in Saudi Arabia’s food system.

Tanmiah & Big Idea Ventures Leadership Highlights Strategic Value of the MoU

Zulfiqar Hamadani, CEO of Tanmiah, described the agreement as a significant milestone: “Our collaboration with Big Idea Ventures brings global expertise into the Kingdom at a time when demand for sustainable, local solutions is rapidly growing. The partnership will enable access to new sources of capital as well as multiple M&A opportunities in the USA market. Together, we aim to build a stronger red-meat value chain, accelerate sustainable feed alternatives, and unlock long-term investment that supports Tanmiah’s strategic goals.”

Zein Attar, Managing Director and CHRO at Tanmiah, emphasized the alignment with Vision 2030: “This agreement reflects our support for Vision 2030’s mission to build a more secure, innovative, and self-reliant food ecosystem. By partnering with Big Idea Ventures, we are creating a platform that blends international best practice with Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing agricultural capabilities and wider economy.”

Andrew D. Ive, General Managing Partner of Big Idea Ventures, noted the Kingdom’s momentum in food-tech and sustainable agriculture: “Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most dynamic markets for food-tech and sustainable agriculture. This agreement allows us to bring innovation, investment, and global best practice into solutions that strengthen the Kingdom’s food-security agenda.”