Géant enters into tie-up with world’s largest Dubai based vertical farm

Géant enters into tie-up with world’s largest Dubai based vertical farm

Géant, part of GMG, has announced on Thursday a strategic partnership with Emirates Crop One, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One, an industry leader in technology-driven indoor vertical farming.

The world’s largest hydroponic farm, Bustanica, will now supply a new range of high quality leafy greens, including lettuce, arugula, mixed salad greens, and spinach to all Géant Hypermarkets and supermarkets across the UAE.

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Located near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, Bustanica’s 330,000 sq.ft. facility is geared to produce more than 1 million kilograms of high-quality leafy greens annually.

The partnership was announced in the presence of Marc Laurent, President, Retail – Consumer Goods, GMG, and Kieran Dowd, General Manager - Emirates Crop One and Vice President Sourcing Solutions - Emirates Flight Catering, in Dubai Hills Mall’s Géant hypermarket.“We are proud to announce our partnership with Emirates Flight Catering, which comes at a strategic time as the UAE government ramps up its plans to achieve its ambitious food security goals. This crucial partnership aligns with GMG’s vision to cover the entire food consumption chain from farm to fork. Through the GMG Food and