Join forces to bring first-of-its-kind Food-Tech to MENA
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), the UAE’s largest national provider of protein and beverages, has signed a strategic joint development agreement with Finnish food-tech innovator FoodIQ to bring cutting-edge food manufacturing technology to the region for the first time.
This partnership marks the first major public milestone for AAFG since its recent formation, signaling a bold new chapter in local food innovation.
Under the agreement, AAFG will be the first company in the world to implement FoodIQ’s patented Multi-Layer Cooker (MLC) technology on an industrial scale outside Finland, enabling the UAE to locally produce a new generation of clean-label, natural, and high-protein foods.
“At Al Ain Farms Group, our mission is to deliver quality, innovation, and sustainability for the future of food,” stated Hassan Safi, Group CEO, AAFG. “This collaboration empowers us to rapidly meet growing consumer demand for healthier choices while using local ingredients. It is a milestone moment for our Group,” he added.
Smart, modular food
The MLC is a smart, modular food manufacturing system designed for flexible-batch production that can seamlessly switch between different high-viscosity recipes, from yogurt to plant-based milk, cheese, and protein smoothies, all while preserving the nutritional value of real ingredients with no additives, no preservatives, and with significantly reduced energy use, water consumption, and minimal production waste.
“Together with AAFG, we’re not just introducing new technology – we’re setting a new benchmark for clean-label, sustainable food manufacturing, built on quality, transparency, and innovation,” commented Robert Savikko, CEO, FoodIQ.
The signing took place at one of Al Ain Farms Group site location, Marmum Dairy’s facilities in Al Ain. The event was attended by senior leadership from AAFG and FoodIQ, and representatives from Business Finland.
