Vegan meals take off on Emirates

Vegan meals take off on Emirates

UAE national carrier Emirates reported a 40 percent increase in demand for vegan meals across its network of 140 routes in 2023, and has plans to add more plant-based catering options in 2024. The airline served 450,000 plant-based meals on board last year, up from 280,000 in 2022. The biggest rise in demand was on […]

Airline offers 300 recipes

Demand increases by 40%

Figures reflect broader trend

UAE national carrier Emirates reported a 40 percent increase in demand for vegan meals across its network of 140 routes in 2023, and has plans to add more plant-based catering options in 2024.

The airline served 450,000 plant-based meals on board last year, up from 280,000 in 2022.

The biggest rise in demand was on routes to China, Japan and the Philippines.

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The Dubai-based company said it has 300 vegan recipes on rotation across 140 destinations, up from 180 recipes in 2022.

Catering is a profitable sector for Dnata, the airline’s sister company that provides services including ground handling, cargo and flight catering services. In 2022-2023, it delivered 111 million meals to airline customers, a year-on-year increase of 179 percent.

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