Case study · Saudi Arabia

Premium kunafa,made consistent.

An entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia built a premium kunafa brand for one of the fastest growing dessert markets in the region, and needed every tray to be as good as the last.

ClientAli, entrepreneur

LocationSaudi Arabia

SolutionKataifi machine from OctoFoods

CustomersOutlets, cafés and caterers

Illustrative story inspired by our clients in Saudi Arabia · Names and details changed under NDA

The challenge

Growing fast.Without losing craft.

Ali wanted a premium kunafa brand that respected traditional Middle Eastern flavours while meeting modern expectations of consistency, presentation and high production standards.

As demand grew, conventional methods could not keep up. Uneven kataifi strands and changing production speed put both quality and customer satisfaction at risk. Ali needed a way to scale without compromising craftsmanship.

The solution

Precisionat volume.

Ali partnered with OctoFoods and invested in a kataifi production machine built for high capacity and precise control.

The machine produced fine, evenly textured kataifi for both classic and premium kunafa recipes. Automation kept the authentic character of traditional kunafa, and freed his team to focus on creativity and presentation.

Reliable kataifi, so the team could focus on creativity and presentation.

The menu

Newkunafa.

SaffronSaffron-infused kunafa.
DatesDate-filled kunafa with a regional heart.
PistachioKunafa with pistachio cream.

03 · The results

Whatchanged.

The difference the new way of working made.

Recognised across the Kingdom

The brand gained recognition across several Saudi cities, with a sharp rise in daily sales at its outlets.

New partners

Partnerships with cafés and catering services strengthened its presence in the market.

Next, the region

Plans to expand into regional markets and explore export opportunities across the GCC.

Under NDA

The real story is bigger. Some of our clients run two or three lines in parallel.

This story is inspired by our work in Saudi Arabia. Our clients’ names, sites and figures stay confidential. Ask us, and we will share what we can about installations in your region.

The technology behind the story

Built on the Kataifi Master™

The same kind of line behind this story, from 150 to 500 kg an hour.

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