Hassad Food
Established in 2008, Hassad Food is a fully owned subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Considered as the country’s investment arm in food and agribusiness sectors, Hassad has several strategic commercial investments, both internationally and locally that supports Qatar’s food security efforts.
Profile
- Industry
- CEA & horticulture, Feed, Fishery & aquaculture, Seeds & genetics
- Topics
- Livestock & poultry production/genetics
- Role
- Producer — “…capacity and advanced date processing facilities [4]. The company actively collaborates on research and develo…”
- Parent / group
- Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
- Why it is bioeconomy
- Hassad Food is the strategic investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, focused on food and agribusiness to support Qatar's food security.
- Found via
- [Gap] Qatar · food
Bio-solutions it supplies 0
Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.
What they offer
Subsidiaries: Aswaq for Food Facilities Management · Mahaseel for Marketing & Agri. Services Company · Aalaf Qatar · Arab Qatari Agricultural Production Company (QATFA) · Arab Qatari Company for Poultry Production (Al-Waha) · National Food Company (NAFCO)
News & status 6
- 2026-03 Latest status: The company signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a potential share swap or merger involving its subsidiary, Aalaf Qatar, with Widam Food Company. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2026-09-27 Hassad Food Wins the 2026 Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award in the Food and Agriculture Category – Hassad FoodHassad Food announces that it won the 2026 Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award in the Food and Agriculture category.
- 2026-02-23 MoCI, Hassad Food sign contract for management of central markets | The Peninsula QatarHassad Food signs a contract with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry to manage, operate, and provide services in the country’s central markets (Al Sailiya, Al Wakrah, and Umm Salal), as part of a broader public-private partnership to improve market …
- 2026-07-21 Strategic Partnership with the European Union Delegation to the State of Qatar to Support National Food Security – Hassad FoodHassad Food says it engaged with the European Union Delegation to Qatar to explore cooperation on national food security, focusing on approved suppliers, agricultural technology, and infrastructure investments to boost local agriculture. The visit aimed to …
- 2026-04-05 Qatar’s multi-route supply network helps maintain food security: Experts - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverageHassad Food, Qatar’s state-backed agriculture and food investment arm, is using a multi-route strategic supply system—developed with government agencies and local partners—to diversify supply sources, boost local production, and ensure uninterrupted access to …
- 2026-09-29 Hassad Food Co (via Public) / Strengthening Cooperation with the Republic of Sri Lanka in Agricultural and Food ProductsHassad Food hosted Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Qatar, discussing potential cooperation and opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade in agricultural and food products.
- 2026-06-30 Enhancing Food Sector and Technological Partnership with the Republic of the Philippines to Support Food Security – Hassad FoodHassad Food reports a meeting with the Philippine ambassador to explore enhanced bilateral cooperation in the food sector, focusing on supply chains, agricultural technology, and expertise exchange to support food security.
Network: owners, partners, peers
Ownership & investors 6
| parent | Qatar Investment Authority |
| subsidiary | Aswaq for Food Facilities Management |
| subsidiary | Mahaseel for Marketing & Agri. Services Company |
| subsidiary | Aalaf Qatar |
| subsidiary | Arab Qatari Agricultural Production Company |
| subsidiary | Arab Qatari Company for Poultry Production |
Partners & deals 1
| counterparty | Widam Food Company (potential transaction involving Aalaf Qatar) …The company signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a potential share swap or merger involving its subsidiary, Aalaf Qatar, with Widam Food Company.… |
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