MUSCAT: The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has recorded investments exceeding RO 272 million in the food sector, reflecting the growing strength of food manufacturing as a pillar of Oman’s industrial and food security strategy. Khalid al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs at Madayn, said Madayn’s industrial cities currently host 121 food-sector projects, underscoring the sector’s strategic importance. He added that 28 new food projects were localised in 2025 alone, highlighting sustained investor confidence and the sector’s role in reinforcing national food security. The initiative aims to introduce greenhouse projects within selected industrial cities, supporting local production, increasing export capacity and strengthening food security. Innovation and sustainability were key themes in discussions on improving efficiency across food supply chains, particularly in reducing waste.