Jafza Inks MoU with STAR-K to Educate UAE Food Industry on Kashrut

Jafza Inks MoU with STAR-K to Educate UAE Food Industry on Kashrut

Jafza & STAR-K Kosher to promote production of kosher-certified food in Dubai @jafzadubai The MoU was signed by Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Zones, DP World, UAE Region, Ahmad Al Haddad, and President of STAR-K certification in the Middle East, Europe and Africa Rabbi Ahron Haskel. Vice President of STAR-K in the Middle East, Europe and Africa Rabbi Yanki Hoffman was also present. DP World consists of the Jebel Ali Port and Jafza and hosts companies that handle food processing, grain/cereal processing, meat processing, edible oil processing, tea/coffee processing and sugar refining, according to the Dubai Media Office. Sugar, meat, cocoa, dairy products, coffee, tea, fruits, spices and other goods are imported and exported through Jafza. "The UAE is a melting pot of cultures. The country is home to people from various countries and is accepting of traditions from varied cultures," said Al Haddad. "With the recent developments between the UAE and Israel, we expect the demand for kosher food to be on the rise. We are delighted to team up with STAR-K Kosher Certification. Through this partnership, we hope to utilize their expertise from time to time by hosting digital and physical seminars for our clients. With this endeavor,