Iscon Balaji Foods Wins Excellence Award at Saudi Food Show
Indian processor Iscon Balaji Foods won the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 after showcasing its frozen potato portfolio in Jeddah.
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Indian potato processor Iscon Balaji Foods Private Limited received the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 at The Saudi Food Show in Jeddah, PotatoPro reported. The event took place at the Jeddah Superdome from September 27 to September 29, 2026. [1]
According to PotatoPro, the company unveiled its Everlasting CrispX fries under its flagship consumer and commercial brand, Hungritos. The manufacturer highlighted the high-holding performance of the product along with its broader frozen potato portfolio during product debuts and culinary sampling at the trade exhibition. [1]
French fries are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and deep-frying them. Commercial operations widely utilize pre-cut, blanched, and frozen russet potatoes to ensure consistency across foodservice operations. [2]
PotatoPro reported that the vertically integrated processor concluded its milestone showcase after making a strong impact across the regional food sector in the Middle East. [1]
In short
- Iscon Balaji Foods won the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 in Jeddah.
- The Saudi Food Show was held at the Jeddah Superdome from September 27 to September 29, 2026.
- The company launched its Hungritos Everlasting CrispX fries featuring high-holding performance.
Sources
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- [1]Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos CrispX Fries and Wins Saudifood Excellence Award 2026PotatoPro, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]French fries on Wikipedia
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