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ها نحن في اليوم الأخير لشهر يناير، أول شهرٍ في السنة الجديدة، وأطول شهرٍ يمرَ على الجميع دون استثناء. حتى أن العديد من مؤثري منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، قاموا بإعداد مقاطع فيديو ساخرة يتحدثون فيها عن طول شهر يناير الذي يمتد إلى ما لا نهاية، داعين الشهر الأول من العام للانصراف لأن بقية الأشهر تنتظر دورها.

وبعيدًا عن الفكاهة التي ترافق حلول وانتهاء يناير من كل عام، لا يسعنا ونحن نختتم هذا الشهر؛ سوى التذكير بأن يناير هو شهر Veganuary،الشهر النباتي الذي يُشجَع الناس على اتباع نمط غذائي وحياتي نباتي، خالي من مشتقات الحيوانات والأسماك وغيرها من المخلوقات. وهو فضلًا عن كونه محاولةٌ من الناس للحفاظ على البيئة وعدم الإضرار بمصادرها الطبيعية وتجنب التلوث قدر الإمكان؛ فإنه يُشكَل بدايةً صحية للعام الجديد، للأشخاص الذين عادةً ما يبدأون الحمية الغذائية أو ممارسة الرياضة ما أن يبدأ عامٌ جديد.

في هذه الحالة، قد يصبح شاقًا على البعض، تجنب تناول اللحوم ومشتقاتها من دجاج وأسماك وغيرها؛ وهي المصادر الأساسية للحصول على البروتين الضروري لبناء العضلات في الجسم والحفاظ عليها. ومن هنا، جاءت “اللحوم النباتية” كبديلٍ عن اللحوم العادية، كي يستطيع الراغبون في اتباع نظام نباتي لفترة قصيرة أو طويلة، الاستمتاع بهذه اللحوم.

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ADSME Hub – Ar

UAE-based Switch Foods founder Edward Hamod story unfolds as a symphony of familial heritage, global insights, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, painting a vivid portrait of an entrepreneur fueled by impact.

Born into a world of entrepreneurship, Edward Hamod’s narrative was woven with threads of innovation from the start. Hailing from Syria, a lineage of entrepreneurs surrounded him. “I grew up in a family business environment,” Hamod reflects, tracing the roots of his entrepreneurial spirit. This familial tapestry kindled the spark that would guide him through a lifelong journey and fostered a fascination with creating value, steering one’s destiny, and leaving an indelible mark.

Hamod’s experiences took him from the heart of Syria to the expanse of corporate America and Europe. However, his compass always pointed towards his family’s entrepreneurial endeavours. This led to the establishment of AlManal in 2006—a food processing conglomerate that burgeoned into one of Syria’s largest. This chapter marked a pivotal juncture where Hamod’s entrepreneurial spirit found new dimensions. “The idea was always to take it back to Syria and continue to grow and expand the family business,” he explains.

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Al Watan – Ar

أعلنت شركة سويتش فوودز، الشركة الناشئة المتخصصة بالتكنولوجيا الغذائية وإنتاج اللحوم من المصادر النباتيةعن توفر مجموعة من منتجاتها المبتكرة في متاجر التجزئة وعلى منصات المأكولات الإلكترونية الكبرى في دولة الإمارات، حيث يستطيع العملاء حالياً استكشاف تشكيلة منتجات العلامة المميزة في متاجر كارفور وأورجانيك فود كافيه وجرانديوس وجيان وتعاونية الإتحاد وتعاونية الشارقة والمايا وأبيلا، بالإضافة إلى سبينس، الذي بدأ بتوفير هذه المنتجات مؤخراً. كما يمكن طلب منتجات العلامة المميزة عبر الإنترنت وبسرعة مميزة من خلال المنصات الإلكترونية الرئيسية مثل طلبات، وكريم، وكيبسون، ونون.

توفر هذه المنصات والمتاجر، التي يتجاوز عددها 100 متجر، المنتشرة في مختلف أنحاء دولة الإمارات تجربة مريحة وسريعة وسلسة، حيث تتيح للعملاء فرصة التعرف على تشكيلة متنوعة من منتجات العلامة من بدائل اللحوم الطبيعية الصحية، والمغذية، والخالية تماماً من الكولسترول والمواد المعدلة وراثياً والصويا والجلوتين والهرمونات الحيوانية أو أية مواد مسببة للحساسية. إلى جانب ذللك، تحمل منتجات سويتش فوودز شهادة المواد الغير معدلة وراثياَ و شهادة الحلال التي تضمن حصول العملاء على منتجات لذيذة وصحية.

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Timeout Abu Dhabi – Ar

Back in April, Abu Dhabi’s first plant-based meat factory opened in Khalifa Industrial Zone.

And now you can buy GMO-free, soy-free, allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, and halal-certified kebabs, soujuk, minced meat and burger patties at supermarkets across the city.

All of the products are made using pea protein (no, we don’t know how it gets that meaty taste either).

The Pro Chef – Ar

Abu Dhabi-based alternative meat brand Switch Foods reveals the official launch of its product range, now readily available at prominent retail outlets and leading online food platforms throughout the UAE.

This significant expansion allows patrons to explore and relish Switch Foods’ captivating array, obtainable at various esteemed retail destinations including Carrefour, Organic Food Café, Grandiose, Geant, Union Coop, Sharjah Coop, Al Maya, Abella, and recently, Spinneys outlets across the nation.

Furthermore, this innovative offering can be conveniently purchased via online avenues encompassing Talabat, Careem, Kibsons, and Noon.

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AGBI – Ar

Switch Foods, the plant-based meat brand based in Abu Dhabi, is now available at 133 stores across the UAE as the Gulf’s appetite for alternative diets continues to grow.

Consumers can now buy its products from retailers including Carrefour, Organic Food Café, Grandiose, Geant, Union Coop, Sharjah Coop, Al Maya, Abella and Spinneys. Online purchases can be made through platforms such as Talabat, Careem, Kibsons and Noon.

Edward Hamod, founder and CEO of Switch Foods, said the take-up showed retailers’ commitment to local producers and the drive towards “reducing the region’s carbon footprint”.

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Hospitality News – Ar

With extensive leadership experience in Middle Eastern food manufacturing, Edward Hamod recognized the region’s need for wholesome and locally sourced food. Fueled by a passion for food security, source diversity and Middle Eastern-friendly alternative meats, Hamod established Switch Foods. We learn more about the company and its unique product offering.

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CNBC – Ar

What’s On Dubai – Ar

And where to find the best meat alternatives in the city…

The science is pretty clear — most of us should be eating less meat. We’re simply pointing out the facts, we’re not here to judge, the author of this feature likely ranks in the 99th percentile for carnivorous consumption. But for our own health, and that of the planet’s, going plant-based — if not exclusively at least a little more often — is almost certainly a very good thing.

Planting the seed

The cruelty-free trend isn’t new of course, and neither is the concept of ‘meat alternatives’ — but the products have been getting steadily more sophisticated, and some are now suspiciously close to their inspiration. There are entirely ethical plant-based burgers that ‘bleed’, chicken-free nuggets you’d swear had history in the coop and doner that once spiced and layered with condiments are virtually indistinguishable from the traditional 2am ‘all the salad and chilli sauce please boss’ snack.

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Gulfood – Ar

Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art plant-based meat production facility has been inaugurated in KEZAD. From May 1, the facility will start producing food products, which are 100 per cent free of genetically modified organisms (GMO), soy, allergens and gluten.

The items produced — including kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties — will be vegan and halal-certified.

Homegrown foodtech start-up Switch Foods said it will provide a wholesome alternative to conventional meat products without compromising on taste. The opening of the innovative facility on a plot measuring 20,000 square feet is set to boost food security, sustainability and climate action efforts, the company said.

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Al Arabiya English – Ar

And while some industry professionals look to replace imports with similar products made locally, others are turning to meat-less alternatives to fill that gap.

With quality lamb and mutton options seemingly dwindling in the wake of New Zealand’s live cattle export ban and Australia’s steady phasing out of similar exports, a long-time agro-tradesman in the UAE said it would not carry as significant of an impact as many expect.

Speaking to Al Arabiya English, Edward Hamod, who previously played a role in the supply of cattle feed and now runs a UAE-based alternative-meat company, said he is not worried about the ban, adding that the supply chain will adjust to changes.

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Vegoconomist – Ar

UAE-based foodtech startup Switch Foods has opened what it claims is the first plant-based meat facility in Abu Dhabi, located in the Khalifa Economic Zones (KEZAD).

Switch aims to offer meat alternatives that cater to local tastes, encouraging UAE citizens to make healthier and more sustainable choices under the motto “Switch for good”. The new 20,000-square-foot facility will produce a range of allergen-free plant-based products, including kabab, kafta, soujuk, minced meat, and burger patties.

Ensuring a healthy and reliable food supply

The site also features a laboratory, an innovation center, and offices, along with areas for cold storage, preparation, and logistics. It was inaugurated on April 26 in the presence of H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

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Green Queen – Ar

The UAE is aiming to become a global leader in sustainable food management systems with the launch of Dubai’s Food Tech Valley project ahead of COP28 and Abu Dhabi’s new plant-based meat production facility for vegan meat brand Switch Foods.

Food Tech Valley

Dubai’s Food Tech Valley is angling to attract young and creative minds to shape the future of food production and become the first of its kind in the region. The new project will include vertical farms, a logistics center, an R&D center, and a shopping area.

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment said the UAE’s “wise leadership” places significant importance on enhancing food security on sustainable foundations and finding solutions to national food security challenges.

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Arab News – Ar

Inaugurated in the presence of 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.

Almheiri said: “The food and agriculture sector faces the critical challenge of climate change. We must ensure a healthy and reliable food supply for our people while recognizing that global food systems account for over a fourth of greenhouse gas emissions. Plant-based meat generates 30 to 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional meat and contributes to a more sustainable food supply.”

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Planetfood.news – Ar

Seeking to manufacture sustainably authentic Middle Eastern food begins in the Middle East according to Switch CEO & Founder, Edward Hamod.

Until now most of the plant-based products for local UAE consumption have been imported but with Switch coming online a large gap in a growing ME market is filled. According to statista.com, the value of meat-substitute products in the UAE alone is rising, growing annually by 27.19 per cent.

Traditional Middle Eastern products include kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties ; all plant-based vegan and halal-certified.

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Future of Protein Production – Ar

Abu Dhabi’s first plant-based meat production facility has been inaugurated. The new Switch Foods facility in KEZAD will start producing food products from 1 May, which company Founder & CEO, Edward Hamod, says are free of GMOs, soy, allergens and gluten.

Items produced at the new operation will include kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties. As well as being vegan, they will be halal-certified. This diverse range highlights Switch Foods’ commitment to celebrating and preserving regional culinary traditions while providing an enticing and wholesome alternative to conventional meat products without compromising on taste.

The opening of the 20,000ft2 facility is set to boost food security, sustainability and climate action efforts, the company said.

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The National – Ar

Plant-based kebab, soujuk, kofta and other local delicacies are being produced

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Gulf News – Ar

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi now has its production facility for plant-based meat substitutes, with its first products expected to be available on store shelves from May 1 onwards.

Plant-based meat is made from vegetarian sources and meant to be similar to real meat in taste and texture.

Food tech startup Switch Foods, located in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), is set to become only the second plant-based meat production factory in the UAE. Last month, the first such facility was launched at the Dubai Industrial City by IFFCO Group.

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TimeOut Abu Dhabi – Ar

Vegetarian and vegan options have moved forward leaps and bounds, and you won’t find many menus that don’t feature at least one plant-based meat item these days.

While you might think cutting meat out would make your grocery shop cheaper, those who crave alternatives will know that they’re often just as pricey, or even pricier, than the real thing.

But now the launch of Abu Dhabi’s first-ever plant-based meat factory has given us hope that more affordable alternatives are on the way – and very soon.

Al Khaleej – Ar

افتتحت مريم بنت محمد المهيري وزيرة التغير المناخي والبيئة أول مصنع متخصص بإنتاج اللحوم من المصادر النباتية عالية البروتين، الأربعاء، ويقع المصنع الذي أطلقته شركة «سويتش فوودز» في «كيزاد أبوظبي».

وتمثل هذه المنشأة المتطورة خطوة مهمة لتعزيز دور الأطعمة النباتية التي يتزايد استهلاكها بشكل مستمر في المنطقة، والتي تنسجم مع الاستراتيجية الوطنية للأمن الغذائي 2051، التي تهدف إلى تعزيز الأمن الغذائي في الدولة من خلال الابتكارات المستدامة، الإنتاج المحلي، وتنويع مصادر الغذاء.

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The National – Ar

A new plant-based meat production centre has been inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, and its products are set to arrive at UAE supermarkets in May.

The newly-built Switch Foods factory occupies 2,000 square metres at the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the capital, and can produce 1,000kg of plant-based meat per hour, or 8,000kg a day.

Aside from the high-tech production floor, the factory also has a science lab, an innovation lab and storage units for raw materials and final products.

The products, which will be available in supermarkets across the country next month, include kebab, soujuk, kofta, burger patties and minced meat. All of them are 100 per cent plant-based, mainly from peas.

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Khaleej Times – Ar

Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art plant-based meat production facility has been inaugurated in KEZAD. From May 1, the facility will start producing food products, which are 100 per cent free of genetically modified organisms (GMO), soy, allergens and gluten.

The items produced — including kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties — will be vegan and halal-certified.

Homegrown foodtech start-up Switch Foods said it will provide a wholesome alternative to conventional meat products without compromising on taste. The opening of the innovative facility on a plot measuring 20,000 square feet is set to boost food security, sustainability and climate action efforts, the company said.

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Economy Middle East – Ar

أعلنت شركة سويتش فوودز، الشركة الناشئة المتخصصة بالتكنولوجيا الغذائية و التي تأسست في دولة الإمارات، عن افتتاح مصنعها المتطور الأول في كيزاد، أبوظبي، المتخصص بإنتاج اللحوم من المصادر النباتية عالية البروتين.

وتم افتتاح المنشأة الجديدة في منطقة خليفة الصناعية (كيزاد) بحضور معالي مريم بنت محمد المهيري، وزيرة التغيّر المناخي والبيئة في دولة الإمارات، حيث تمثل هذه المنشأة المتطورة خطوة مهمة لتعزيز دور الأطعمة النباتية التي يتزايد استهلاكها بشكل مستمر في المنطقة والتي تنسجم مع الاستراتيجية الوطنية للأمن الغذائي 2051، التي تهدف إلى تعزيز الأمن الغذائي في الدولة من خلال الابتكارات المستدامة، الإنتاج المحلي، وتنويع مصادر الغذاء.

وتعليقاً على هذا الموضوع، قالت معالي مريم بنت محمد المهيري، وزيرة التغيّر المناخي والبيئة في دولة الإمارات: “يواجه قطاع الغذاء والزراعة تحدياً كبيراً يتمثل بالتغير المناخي. ويتعين علينا توفير الغذاء الصحي والموثوق لسكان الدولة مع الأخذ بعين الاعتبار أن أنظمة الغذاء العالمية مسؤولة عن أكثر من ربع انبعاثات الغازات الدفيئة. وتسبب عملية إنتاج اللحوم النباتية انبعاث غازات دفيئة أقل من اللحوم العادية بنسبة تتراوح بين 30 و90%، كما تساهم في توفير أغذية أكثر استدامة”.

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alt-meat.net – Ar

The facility is being lauded as the city’s first plant-based alt-meat factory.

UAE-based food-tech start-up Switch Food recently inaugurated its first commercial production factory in Abu Dhabi, and the company announced that its products are set to arrive at UAE supermarkets in May.

“The food and agriculture sector faces the critical challenge of climate change,” UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri said at the…

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