Mazoon Dairy strengthens Oman’s food security drive

MUSCAT, JUNE 27
Mazoon Dairy is expanding its role as one of Oman’s key food security projects, combining large-scale dairy farming with advanced food manufacturing as the Sultanate of Oman seeks to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply chains.
The company, which began operations on October 20, 2019, operates from a 15-square-kilometre site in the Wilayat of Al Sinainah in Al Buraimi Governorate. The project includes an advanced dairy farm with more than 12,387 cows and a 50,000-square-metre factory producing dairy and juice products for the local and regional markets.
The integrated model places Mazoon Dairy among Oman’s strategic investments in food production, a sector that has gained growing importance as countries work to build more resilient supply chains and stronger domestic production capacity.
The farm uses advanced systems for animal care, nutrition and veterinary supervision. Purpose-built barns maintain temperatures at around 25°C throughout the year, supporting productivity in Oman’s climate. The company said average daily yield stands at around 38 litres per cow.
On the manufacturing side, Mazoon Dairy’s plant has a maximum production capacity of 650,000 litres per day. It operates 12 production lines and produces around 150 products, ranging from core dairy items to specialised products for different consumer segments.
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al Balushi, Production Planning Lead, said the company’s production system is designed to respond quickly to market demand while maintaining efficiency.
“Today, we produce around 150 different products, ranging from core dairy items to specialised products tailored to various consumer needs”, he said.
He added that Mazoon Dairy has invested heavily in automation, with manufacturing lines now fully automated and packaging lines reaching about 80 per cent automation.
“This has significantly improved efficiency, enhanced product quality and reduced waste”, Al Balushi said.
The company also places strong emphasis on quality control and food safety, with more than 100 tests conducted daily across different stages of production.
Abdulhamid bin Mohammed al Sarmi, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager, said quality assurance begins from the moment raw milk is received and continues until the final product reaches consumers.
“For us at Mazoon Dairy, quality is not a single stage or a final procedure; it is a culture that begins from the moment we receive raw milk and continues until the product reaches the consumer”, he said.
He said real-time monitoring and laboratory testing help ensure that products meet required specifications before entering the market.
“Consumer trust is built on consistency in quality, not temporary standards”, Al Sarmi added.
Mazoon Dairy’s model reflects Oman’s wider push to develop strategic industries linked to national food security, local value creation and industrial diversification under Oman Vision 2040.