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.
Inaugurated in the presence of H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlMheiri, UAE’s 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.
Take a sneak peek into the inauguration of Switch Foods’ first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi.
Switch Foods’ facility in KEZAD spans a 20,000 square feet 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.
Production will commence on May 1st, 2023, and will feature a unique lineup of 100% GMO-free, soy-free, allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan, and halal-certified products, including Kabab, Kafta, Soujuk, Minced Meat, and Burger Patties. This diverse range highlights the brand’s commitment to celebrating and preserving regional culinary traditions while providing an enticing and wholesome alternative to conventional meat products without compromising on taste.
We at Kezad Group are very proud to welcome Switch Foods as part of our food ecosystem. At Kezad we are always committed to providing the right infrastructure for our investors to grow and thrive from the emirate of Abu Dhabi. With this project, we are continuing our efforts to reduce dependency on food import as well as we are getting closer to the vision of our leadership to make the UAE the number one on the food security index by 2051. Thank you very much.
