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Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub have inked an triparty MoU to establish an origin-to-destination perishable foods air corridor, according to a statement. The Fresh Corridor 2.0 will establish new avenues for trade, add variety to consumer choices in the region, and establish Abu Dhabi as a global food supply hub, the statement notes.
The details: The agreement will cover the mutual exchange of expertise and knowledge in handling, storage, logistics, hygiene, and food safety. The partners will also communicate with government stakeholders, facilitators and industry players to streamline trade.
The UAE is climbing the ranks:The UAE was ranked 10th on the global food export market as of August 2023 exporting 24.2 mn tons of food annually at a value at USD 6.4 mn. The country’s top export categories in 2023 were dates, fish, and dairy and advanced farming methods allow it to be a major producer of fruits and vegetables.
Imports are also steady: The UAE also imports fresh fruit and vegetables primarily from locations in Europe, the Far East, South Asia and Africa, according to logistics provider Dnata.
What they said: “The launch of the Fresh Corridor 2.0 will encourage 2-way food trade between the UAE and the rest of the world bringing food products into the UAE but also taking our “Made in the UAE” products to the world in a bold step towards diversification and growth of imports and exports” Managing Director and Interim CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Elena Sorlini said.
