Cutting-edge food production facility opens in Kezad

Cutting-edge food production facility opens in Kezad

Homegrown FoodTech start-up Switch Foods has launched Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at Kezad.

The facility spans a 20,000 square feet plot and includes built-to-order equipment from leading global technology providers, a high-tech laboratory, an innovation centre, cold storage areas, preparation areas, logistics areas, and offices.

Production will commence on May 1, 2023, and will feature a unique lineup of 100% GMO-free, soy-free, allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, and halal-certified products, including Kabab, Kafta, Soujuk, Minced Meat, and Burger Patties.

Key milestone

Inaugurated in the presence of Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, the cutting-edge facility represents a significant milestone for the UAE’s burgeoning plant-based food industry, aligning with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to promote food security through sustainable innovations and diversified food sources.

AlMheiri said: “The food and agriculture sector faces the critical challenge of climate change. We must ensure a healthy and reliable food supply for our people while recognising that global food systems account for over a fourth of greenhouse gas emissions. Plant-based meat generates 30% to 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional meat and contributes to a more sustainable food supply.”

She added: “The inauguration of