Abu Dhabi, UAE – Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kizad Group and Barakat Group, which specializes in the field of fresh food and juice production in the UAE, announced the start of construction work on a project to develop a specialized facility for manufacturing baby food in Kizad.
This is through the joint venture of Barakat Group with Pure Baby Food Industries.
The project includes the development of the first industrial facility in the GCC dedicated exclusively to the production of pureed baby food.
The company will allocate a total investment of approximately AED 150 million to develop the facility, which will contribute to strengthening local manufacturing capabilities in the food sector.
As well as meeting the growing regional demand for locally manufactured infant feeding products.
With the facility, which extends over an area of 10,000 square meters, entering the full operation phase, it is expected to achieve a production capacity of up to 90 million units annually of baby food products, including mashed fruits and vegetables.
In addition to protein-rich baby foods from meat and fish.
The facility will rely on fresh ingredients of fruits, vegetables, meat and fish in manufacturing the products.
Which will be packaged and put on the market in flexible bags and glass containers.
As part of its integrated industrial activities, the facility will also produce selected types of packaged juices that can be safely stored at a normal temperature.
The project is also expected to provide approximately 200 direct job opportunities in the fields of manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, logistics, and operational support.
As well as indirect employment opportunities across local supply chains, the agricultural production sector and logistics services.
High standards of production
The facility was designed to the highest standards as a fully certified factory for the production of halal food intended for children.
With the implementation of a comprehensive accreditation system covering all stages of production and all product categories.
Including protein products such as meat and mashed fish intended for children.
This trend addresses a clear gap in the GCC markets.
The availability of local Sharia-compliant alternatives remains limited within the category of protein foods intended for children.
The facility was designed in accordance with the highest international standards for food safety, quality and traceability.
With an emphasis on nutritional value and quality of products made from natural ingredients free of artificial additives.
The facility is expected to contribute to reducing dependence on imports and developing a local system for manufacturing halal food for children.
It is worth noting that this project supports national goals aimed at enhancing food security, localizing vital industries, and producing value-added food.
It also represents a prominent milestone in the expansion of the food processing sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in Kizad.
