"Make it in the Emirates" supports food sustainability

Elite Agro UAE’s largest fruit and vegetable harvest

Reem Al Mansoori, Director of Private Farms in the UAE and Morocco at Elite Agro, stated that food security and sustainable agriculture form the foundation of leadership in economic and investment growth. She noted that the company has produced the UAE’s largest harvest of fruits and vegetables by establishing a comprehensive agricultural and food production system — from infrastructure development and advanced project implementation to distribution and commercial marketing at regional and global levels.

Al Mansoori praised the company’s efforts, highlighting that it manages around 22,000 hectares of farmland outside the UAE and 3,000 hectares within the country. The company produces approximately 500 tonnes of blueberries annually, which are exported to 10 countries, including Thailand, South Korea, and Japan — a reflection of the strong global competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector.

She emphasised that these achievements demonstrate the UAE’s capacity to build an integrated agricultural model that supports food self-sufficiency and positions the country as a key player in global food supply chains.

Al Ghurair Foods leads in canola oil and launches a starch factory

Saeed Al Braiki, Team Leader of Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment at Al Ghurair Foods, stated that their participation in the fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates forum aimed to showcase various food products, including cooking oils. The company is the largest exporter of canola oil in the Middle East, with a production capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes. Other products featured include flour, oats, pasta, and noodles.

Al Braiki also mentioned that the company operates farms in Ras Al Khaimah that produce eggs and animal feed. He announced the launch of a new project in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), which will house the largest starch production plant in the Middle East. The facility will produce starch-based products derived from corn for use in the pharmaceutical, food, paper, and packaging industries.