EKFC to become the first registered and certified producer of kosher food in the UAE
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, has signed an MoU with CCL Holdings founded by Ross Kriel, entering a partnership to set up a dedicated production facility for kosher food at EKFC’s premises in the UAE.
The new partnership will be called Kosher Arabia, and production is expected to begin by January 2021.
Kosher Arabia is certified by the Kashrut Division of the Orthodox Union (OU) which will work in partnership with the South African Union of Orthodox Synagogues (UOS) to provide the highest level of excellence in kosher certification to Kosher Arabia.
The experienced culinary team at EKFC will handle all food production, while CCL Holdings will provide certification and production supervision including support for menu development and foodstuff procurement.
“Our partnership will cover all food channels and we will also explore opening restaurants across Dubai and the GCC,” affirmed Saeed Mohammed, CEO, Emirates Flight Catering
“Kosher Arabia was set up to supply kosher food to meet the growing demand in the UAE, not only from the Jewish community here but also from other consumers looking for healthy and halal-compliant options,” commented Kriel who is also President, Jewish Council of the Emirates (JCE).
