To establish two cutting-edge AgTech initiatives in Al Ain Industrial City focused on sustainable farming and local food production Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, has signed a Musataha agreement with KEZAD Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic[Read More…]
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ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi
The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has initiated a thorough field survey to assess food consumption rates and[Read More…]
ADQ partners with ne’ma to support UAE’s efforts to reduce food loss
ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with ne’ma, the UAE’s National Food Loss and Waste Initiative. Launched in 2022 in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed[Read More…]
Plenty and Mawarid partners to grow fresh produce in GCC
The joint venture plans to develop up to five farms in the next five years, which would require investing up to AED2.5 billion ($680 million) and bring thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities to the region Plenty Unlimited Inc. (Plenty) and Mawarid Holding Investment (Mawarid)—a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi[Read More…]
AGWA and Believer Meats to establish cultivated meat capabilities in Abu Dhabi
AGWA and Believer Meats to collaborate on establishing commercial, production, and research centres in Abu Dhabi AGWA (AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance), Abu Dhabi’s new food and water cluster, and Believer Meats, a global leader in the cultivated meat industry, announced their collaboration to develop capabilities in cultivated meat, including[Read More…]
UAE to launch AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance cluster
AGWA is set to become a global hub for novel food and ingredients, as well as technologies to increase access to and the utilisation of water resources Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the[Read More…]
Silal inaugurates automated packhouse in UAE
The facility represents a significant step in fresh produce packaging technology, underscoring Silal’s commitment to quality, innovation, safety and sustainability Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading Agrifood and technology company, has inaugurated its automated packhouse in Al Ain, spanning 12,000 square metres. The facility represents a significant step in fresh produce packaging technology, underscoring[Read More…]
Topian strengthens Saudi’s seafood industry with new partnership
Topian also signed an agreement with the National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA), aiming to contribute to the development of the local aquaculture sector, and further commercialise NAQUA’s seafood products across the Saudi market Topian, the NEOM Food Company working to future-proof food systems, marked the first day of the Saudi International[Read More…]
UAE’s first beer brewery set to open in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi updated its rules in 2021, allowing alcohol license holders to produce drinks on-site for consumption at licensed venues A beer brewery is set to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates this month, becoming the first company to legally produce alcoholic beverages in the region. Craft, a microbrewery[Read More…]
ADAFSA launches food loss and waste reduction strategy
The strategy is aligned with the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne’ma Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched an integrated strategy to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) across Abu Dhabi. The strategy is aligned with the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne’ma.[Read More…]
