Hassad Food Company

Established in 2008, Hassad Food Company is a sovereign wealth fund and Qatar's strategic investment arm in the food and agribusiness sectors. The company holds a diversified portfolio of strategic commercial investments, both domestically and internationally, supporting Qatar's priority food security efforts. Domestically, Hassad has investments across multiple sub-sectors, including poultry, livestock, animal feed, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and supply-chain management. On the international front, Hassad has strategically invested in key organizations across Australia, Canada, Turkey, Oman, and other regions. Globally, Hassad's activities focus on grains and oilseeds, poultry, livestock, and aquaculture.

Hassad Food continues to play a pivotal role in food security, crisis management, and major events, while also driving advancements in research, development, and innovation. The company operates under a dual mandate: to support Qatar in achieving food security and to generate value and sustainable financial returns for its stakeholders. In June 2013, Hassad Food announced plans to invest $500 million in India to secure the production of coffee, rice, and cardamom, including acquiring majority ownership of Indian food production company Bush Foods Overseas Ltd. In December 2014, Hassad Food submitted a First Information Report against Bush Food Overseas Ltd on the basis that they had allegedly falsified their financial statements and inventory records.

In 2014, Hassad acquired shares in the largest fully integrated poultry project in Oman, A'Saffa Foods. Located in Thumrait, South Oman, A'Saffa Foods produces high-quality fresh and frozen poultry products, in addition to a wide range of frozen vegetables, fruits, and processed frozen seafood products. In 2019, Hassad invested in the downstream seafood sector in Oman by acquiring shares in the International Seafood Company. In 2020, Hassad acquired shares in Sunrise Foods International, the world's leading organic grains and oilseeds processor and trader. Sunrise Foods specializes in the trade of organic and conventional grains and oilseeds and has a significant market share in North American and European markets. The company sources high-quality grains from an extensive network of producers and suppliers and seamlessly delivers them to their customers worldwide. Based in Canada, the company markets its products in the United States, as well as to European markets. Sunrise Foods has facilities in the United States, Canada, and Turkey.

Hassad Food's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as agriculture, food production, livestock, poultry, dairy, grains, oilseeds, aquaculture, animal feed, vegetables, fruits, seafood, logistics, supply chain management, and retail. The company has a global geographical focus, with investments in countries including Australia, Canada, Turkey, Oman, Sudan, India, Brazil, Pakistan, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company's investment size ranges from $500 million to $1 billion, reflecting its commitment to substantial investments in the food and agribusiness sectors to enhance Qatar's food security and generate sustainable financial returns for its stakeholders.