UAE: Nutridor begins construction of 150 million AED baby food facility

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a new 150 million AED ($41 million) baby food manufacturing plant for dairy firm Nutridor.

Situated in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, the 43,000 sq m facility will focus on the production of a range of infant formulas and baby food products under the Abevia brand, which currently includes dairy-based items such as evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk.

Expected to be operational by 2025, the facility aims to serve both local and international markets. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of KEZAD Group, stated: “The commencement of construction for Nutridor’s facility is a significant step in our mission to bolster the UAE’s food security and support local manufacturing”.

Sankha Biswas, CEO of Nutridor, added: “This facility represents our commitment to providing high-quality nutritional products. By establishing our manufacturing base in KEZAD, we are strategically positioned to leverage Abu Dhabi’s advanced infrastructure and global connectivity to reach consumers across the region and beyond”.

Source: WAM