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Media IN DUBAI, 30th June, 2019 (WAM)
Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai, led a group of food and beverage companies in the UAE to SIAL China, the largest food event in Asia, as part of its strategy to promote diverse exports as well as re-exports through Dubai and support local exporters expand to foreign markets.
With SIAL China focusing on food innovations, this year companies from the UAE displayed their ability to innovate in line with fast-changing consumer preferences.
Al Malaky Honey from the UAE won two awards for its creations, including for its one-spoon honey popular with the young people who are always on the go.
Hunter Foods from the UAE also promoted its range of snacks that have a perfect balance between good taste and health.
A range of organic and sustainable products including alternative proteins, vegetarian foods, and algae, were also brought to the exhibition from the UAE.
The exhibition, which was held in Shanghai, underlined sustained efforts by Dubai Exports to highlight the diverse export capabilities in Dubai and connect UAE traders to importers and suppliers in China and its neighbouring markets.
Internal research by Dubai Exports shows that the UAE has over 4,700 companies that are involved in the food and beverage sector in terms of either manufacturing or trading.
Of these, a quarter of the companies are focused on the trading, canning, and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.
A further 45 percent are involved in food trading including primary products and ingredients, which are essential for the manufacturing sector.
About 20 percent of the companies are involved in manufacturing F&B products and together they account for 30 percent of the manufacturing output in the UAE.
