UAE Business: Géant UAE enters into partnership with Bustanica – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Géant UAE enters into partnership with Bustanica – Gulf Digital News

Géant, part of GMG, has announced 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.

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.

Food security

“This 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 GMG Consumer Goods divisions, we are committed to enhance and add value to our consumers’ well-being as we aim to become a leading marketer of