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Generation Start-up: Switch Foods sinks its teeth into meat alternatives

Abu Dhabi FoodTech company offers products that may surpass animal protein in terms of health benefits and environmental impact

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مطاعم «الصفدي» تبتكر أطباقاً تستبدل فيها «اللحم النباتي» باللحم الحيواني

بهدف العمل على الاستدامة في عالم الغذاء وبالتعاون مع «سويتش فودز»

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Local plant-based meat brand “switch foods” takes market by storm, now available at 100+ stores nationwide and major online platforms

Retail stores include Carrefour, Organic Food Café, Grandiose, Geant, Union Coop, Sharjah Coop, Al Maya, Abella, and most recently, Spinneys.

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How Switch’s Edward Hamod is Crafting a Sustainable Future for Arab Recipes

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.

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Plant-based meat produced in Abu Dhabi now available at supermarkets

Switch Foods is available at stores including Carrefour, Organic Food Café, Grandiose, Geant, Union Coop, Sharjah Coop, Al Maya, Abella and Spinneys.

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Al Safadi and Switch Foods partner to offer plant-based Lebanese cuisine

The four plant-based dishes represent a pioneering approach to traditional Lebanese cuisine

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Switch Foods opens the first plant-based meat factory of its kind in Abu Dhabi

Homegrown FoodTech start-up Switch Foods announced today (Wednesday, April 26th, 2023) the successful launch of Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi.

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Homegrown foodtech startup puts UAE at forefront of sustainability

Homegrown foodtech startup Switch Foods has announced the successful launch of Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi.

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UAE-Based Switch Foods' Locally Produced Plant-Based Meat Is Set To Accelerate The Growth Of This Food Category In The Region

Switch Foods aspires to lead and grow the category across the region to reach global levels by offering products that are familiar in the region, are part of everyday dishes, and adhere to the region tastes and culinary habits.

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Millennium Hotels and Switch Foods forge green culinary partnership for sustainable dining

Millennium Hotels and Resorts, MEA, has joined forces with Switch Foods to provide plant-based products in its hotels, starting at Millennium Place Mirdif and Copthorne Hotel Dubai.

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First plant-based meat production facility inaugurated in Abu Dhabi

Homegrown foodtech start-up Switch Food will produce food products 100 per cent free of genetically modified organisms, soy, allergens and gluten including vegan and halal-certified kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties

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Gulf Business

Switch Foods is transforming the plant-based industry with innovative products, local production, and a commitment to healthier, more sustainable food choices

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Entrepreneur

"Switch Foods aspires to lead and grow the category across the region to reach global levels by offering products that are familiar in the region, are part of everyday dishes, and adhere to the region tastes and culinary habits."

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Entrepreneur

As per global data and business intelligence platform Statista, the plant-based meat market is expected to be worth US$33.99 billion by 2027. And while that should be incentive enough for one to start an enterprise

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Al Etihad

A strong desire to address serious gaps and inefficiencies in the food system brought forth the launch of Switch Foods, a FoodTech startup based in the UAE, said its Founder and CEO, Edward Hamod.

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Caterer

Edward Hamod, CEO of Switch Foods, shares insights into the growth, challenges, and benefits of plant-based foods in the region

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Abu Dhabi SME Hub

This tale belongs to Edward Hamod, the visionary founder of Switch Foods, an avant-garde UAE-based F&B startup that's reshaping the realm of meat alternatives for Arab cuisines.

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Timeout Abu Dhabi

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.

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The Pro Chef

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.

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AGBI

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.

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Hospitality News

With extensive leadership experience in Middle Eastern food manufacturing, Edward Hamod recognized the region’s need for wholesome and locally sourced food.

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CNBC

Switch Foods launched Abu Dhabi's first plant-based meat facility

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What's On Dubai

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.

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Dubai One TV

Abu Dhabi's first plant meat based factory, Switch Foods, has opened its doors

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Gulfood

Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art plant-based meat production facility has been inaugurated in KEZAD

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Al Arabiya English

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.

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Vegoconomist

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).

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Green Queen

As food sovereignty becomes an increasingly urgent priority around the globe, the UAE is seeing an uptick in sustainable food production efforts.

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Arab News

Homegrown foodtech startup Switch Foods has announced the successful launch of Abu Dhabi’s first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi.

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Planetfood.news

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

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Future of Protein Production

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.

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The National

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

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Gulf News

CEO of Switch Foods says the idea is to get people to reduce their meat intake

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TimeOut Abu Dhabi

Cheaper meat-free burgers, minced meat and kebabs are on the way

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The National

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.

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Khaleej Times

Homegrown foodtech start-up Switch Food will produce food products 100 per cent free of genetically modified organisms, soy, allergens and gluten including vegan and halal-certified kebab, kafta, sujuk, minced meat and burger patties

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alt-meat.net

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

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Blog

Arabian Business Covers Malak x Switch Collaboration

Malak Al Tawouk has seen its healthy items grow to approximately 50 per cent of its sales in the UAE, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences

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Green Queen Powers Switch Foods x Malak Al Tawouk “The Unbelievable chicken Launch”

Lebanese fast-casual chain Malak Al Tawouk has partnered with plant-based meat brand Switch Foods to add vegan chicken items to its UAE menu.

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Plant-Based Meats vs Conventional Meats: A Health and Nutrition Analysis

In the ongoing discourse on sustainable and healthy eating, the comparison between plant-based meats and conventional meats is more relevant than ever.

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Top 5 Tips for Cooking with Plant-Based Meat

If it’s your first-time cooking with plant-based meat, you may be wondering how to pull it off, here are a few tips that will help you achieve the perfect texture and bring out all the flavour.

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Top 10 Plant-Based Meat Recipes

Are you considering switching to a plant-based diet but are hesitating because you do not want to miss out on your favourite dishes or give up cultural foods that centre around meat?

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What are The Environmental Footprints of Plant-Based Meats?

The environmental impact of our food choices is becoming an increasingly important factor for consumers worldwide.

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How Healthy is Plant-Based Meat? Benefits and Considerations

Many people around the world are choosing to shift towards plant-based diets for health reasons. But are plant-based meats really a healthier option?

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How Long Does Plant-Based Meat Last?

This guide aims to shed light on the longevity of plant-based meat, offer practical tips for its preservation, and highlight how to spot signs of spoilage.

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What is Plant-Based Meat?

In the ever-evolving world of gastronomy, plant-based meat has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation, capturing the hearts of food lovers globally.

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Facility inauguration videos

Official coverage video from the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

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Press kit / Interviews

To cover Switch Foods' Plant-Based meat journey,
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If you are looking to schedule an interview with us, please contact us here: info@switchfoods.com

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