Switch Foods food production and innovation facility opens in KEZAD
Homegrown FoodTech start-up Switch Foods recently announced the successful launch of Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi.
Inaugurated in the presence of HE Mariam Bint Mohammed AlMheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, the cutting-edge facility represents a significant milestone for the UAE’s burgeoning plant-based food industry, aligning with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to promote food security through sustainable innovations and diversified food sources.
Plant-based meat generates 30 to 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional meat and contributes to a more sustainable food supply,” HE The Minister stated.
HE Saeed Al Bahri Al Ameri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, welcomed the establishment of the facility, stressing its importance in increasing local production to fulfil consumers’ demand for protein by providing alternative sources to animal meat.
“Companies like Switch Foods go a long way in supporting this aim of minimising our reliance on food imports,” remarked Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group.
“KEZAD’s infrastructure is designed to help investors maximise their output, through the well-developed ecosystems for various industries, including the food sector,” he added.
“We are excited to launch our game-changing plant-based meat production facility in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in our journey to transform the way people consume food in the UAE and their perception of plant-based meat,” said Edward Hamod, Founder and CEO, Switch Foods.
Switch Foods’ facility in KEZAD spans a 20,000sqft plot and includes built-to-order equipment from leading global technology providers, a high-tech laboratory, an innovation centre, cold storage areas, preparation areas, logistics areas, and offices.
