Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Khalifa Project Development Fund participates in the Abu Dhabi International Food Fair 2025.
It is scheduled to be held from October 21 to 23.
This highlights 10 Emirati projects that embody the country’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the food sector, and support global sustainability efforts.
In this session of the exhibition, the Fund showcases a group of Emirati companies that provide innovative solutions and ideas in various fields, including food and beverages, food equipment and supplies, and hospitality and supply services.
In line with the Fund’s efforts to support entrepreneurship in these areas.
Moza Obaid Al Nasseri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “Khalifa Fund’s participation in the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2025 confirms its commitment to supporting emerging Emirati small and medium enterprises in the food sector, by linking them to markets and companies and enabling them to achieve growth and expansion opportunities”. We aim to highlight a group of innovative projects that we support in the fields of smart agriculture, sustainable packaging, and food services, which contribute to strengthening the national food security system and strengthening the presence of local products in regional and global markets.
The list of projects supported by the Khalifa Fund at the Abu Dhabi International Food Fair 2025 includes “Khairat Honey and Natural Herbs” company, which specializes in providing the finest types of coffee, herbs, spices, honey, apiary products and mineral water, “Bebax Coffee”, a brand for roasting and retailing coffee, and “Bab Al Sharq Bakery Equipment” factory, which specializes in manufacturing, installing and maintaining all types of bakeries, and “The Box General Trading” A company specialized in distributing and developing high-quality products in diverse sectors, including food and beverage, nutrition, health, and wellness.
Participating projects also include Dar Pickles, which produces a variety of pickles and cheeses; Lolly & Pops Trading, which offers a unique global confectionery range; Excellence Meats, which produces and promotes fresh, high-quality New Zealand food products; Pearl Specialty Coffee Roaster, which specializes in supplying roasted coffee and equipment to cafes and individuals; Hafeet Honey, which produces local honey; and Iconic Solutions, which offers smart, accessible, and innovative automated selling solutions.
culture of innovation
The Abu Dhabi International Food Fair 2025 constitutes a global platform to connect projects with international investors and strategic partners.
Khalifa Fund’s participation reflects its commitment to empowering and supporting emerging Emirati small and medium-sized companies, in line with strategic national trends aimed at building sustainable food systems, enabling these companies to expand and enhance their presence at the global level.
These companies embody a culture of innovation, by providing products and solutions that enhance local production, support national food security, and contribute to reducing dependence on imports.
It also highlights the UAE’s pioneering approach to the food and beverage sector, and its vision to become a global center for food innovation.
