UAE food giant GMG has launched four new food factories in Dubai.
The UAE-based conglomerate also announced its global expansion plans for six of its food brands, aiming to reach international markets across four continents over the next five years.
Mohammad A. Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO of GMG, highlighted that these state-of-the-art facilities will enable GMG to expand its contribution to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 and the “Make in the Emirates” initiative.
UAE food giant eyes global expansion
It will also help strengthen the country’s global standing as a food exporter.
Each of the three food processing factories in GMG’s Dubai Investments Park (DIP) facility has an installed capacity of approximately 9,000 metric tons per annum in addition to its existing capacity, taking the site’s combined installed capacity to approximately 35,000 metric tons per annum.
The company’s fourth new factory has a capacity of 11,000 metric tons of herbs and spices, which includes processing mono spices in whole form, crushed form, powder, and blended spices.
The DIP facility includes various manufacturing capabilities, from butchery to meat, poultry, and seafood items.
Collectively, these factories rank among the largest food production facilities in the UAE.
Its herbs and spices factory in JAFZA includes processing mono spices in whole form, crushed and powdered, as well as blended spices.
GMG’s high-quality herbs and spices will be sold under both the ‘Sapora’ and ‘RUH’ brand names.
Mohammad A. Baker said: “Beginning with market analysis, customer research, brand development and supported by a strong R&D division, GMG today operates cutting-edge food manufacturing facilities, making the company a true industrial titan.
“For more than 45 years, GMG has been a trusted partner within the food service and retail segment industry when it comes to delivering high-quality, nutritious food products to our consumers.
“Today, with the launch of four of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities, we are proud to support the ‘Make in the Emirates’ initiative while showcasing our commitment to quality and global standards that the country is known for.”
The manufacturing lines in GMG’s DIP facility are interchangeable and customisable, and equipped to meet current and future customer demand.
“These lines have been built using the best-in-class machinery from Europe and the USA, allowing GMG to envision a more sustainable manufacturing future while leading new initiatives in the global marketplace.
GMG’s herbs and spices factory features a fully automated seeds/spices cleaning line where they undergo a 5-stage cleaning process, ensuring the final product is 99.9% contaminant free.
The factory uses liquid nitrogen at -1,950C for grinding spices to retain the maximum aroma, setting it apart from competitors.
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