The U.S.-Saudi Business Council was pleased to support Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Palms and Dates at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show. Throughout the show, the Council facilitated introductions and strategic meetings with U.S. buyers, distributors, importers, e-commerce companies, and representatives from the coffee, cheese, nut, and other specialty food categories.
The Council also connected the delegation with industry speakers, international exhibitors, and a Silicon Valley-based supermarket sourcing professional to explore opportunities for Saudi products in the U.S. market. These engagements helped identify new sourcing and distribution opportunities and strengthen connections with key U.S. food industry stakeholders.
With Saudi Arabia serving as the event’s Country Partner, the National Center for Palms and Dates showcased a Saudi pavilion featuring leading Saudi date producers and exporters, including Leen AlKhair, Anaya, Castle Farms, Jomara, Mazare Alnakheel, Siafa, Nakheel Alya, Al Ahmadiya Dates, Tamruk, Qutuf Al Madina, Yala, and Royal Dates.
Organized by the Specialty Food Association, the Summer Fancy Food Show is North America’s premier specialty food and beverage trade event. The Council has supported the National Center for Palms and Dates’ participation at the Summer Fancy Food Show for many years and remains committed to supporting Saudi exporters in strengthening commercial ties and creating new business opportunities between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
