UAE’s leading producer of oils and fats eliminated partially hydrogenated oils from its product range
United Foods Company, a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, has reinforced its commitment to healthier food production in line with the UAE’s nationwide ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). As the regulation comes into effect this year, UFC has already eliminated PHOs from its entire product range in 2019.
UFC initiated the transition to remove PHOs more than five years before the official deadline. This proactive approach was driven by global clinical evidence on the health risks associated with trans fats and reflects broader international efforts to restrict their use in the food supply.
“This transition required deep technical expertise and long-term investment. At UFC, we see this as an opportunity to play a leading role in advancing healthier food production in the region,” asserted Mohamed Itani, CEO, UFC.
Core responsibility
“At UFC, we see this as our core responsibility to educate consumers and involve our society for the urgent need for preventive health measures. Initiatives such as the trans-fat ban play an important role in encouraging healthier dietary habits and recommend lifestyle changes” commented Obaid Shaikh, Head of Marketing, UFC.
Looking ahead, UFC sees continued momentum in the UAE toward broader nutrition initiatives, including sugar and salt reduction, front-of-pack labelling, and growing demand for clean-label and functional food products.
The company is continuing to invest in R&D, advanced food technologies, and sustainable sourcing to support the next generation of healthier food solutions, a press statement concluded.
