Move to set Up ‘Fresh Corridor 2.0’
Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD, the region’s largest and first dedicated food wholesale market and logistic hub, have signed a deal to jointly establish a fully compliant and transparent origin-to-destination perishable air corridor known as the ‘Fresh Corridor 2.0’.
The initiative will support the diversification of food sources, developing new trade corridors and enhancing the choice and variety of products available for regional consumers.
The deal sets a framework for Abu Dhabi’s food trade enablers to enable the UAE as a key node in global food supply chains.
The partners, together, aim to establish a strong ecosystem for food trading and investment, which includes advanced infrastructure, access to regional consumer markets, and reliable logistics and connectivity worldwide.
Collaborative efforts
The agreement strengthens the integrated offering of Abu Dhabi through collaborative efforts by the three parties that involves an exchange of knowledge and expertise in handling, storage and logistics, food safety, and hygiene as part of the trading process.
“Etihad Cargo is committed to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 and is proud to be an active partner in the launch of the region’s largest food wholesale market – Abu Dhabi Food Hub at KEZAD,” stated Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways.
“Our collective proposition to facilitate trade in and out of the UAE will further support the commercial development of the emirate as a global food centre,” commented Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Interim CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports.
“This agreement is a testimony of our commitment to develop and operate the food hub as one of the finest food wholesale markets globally, remarked Suresh Vaidhyanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Food Hub.
