Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development sponsors 10 national projects in food and beverage sector at Gulfood 2025
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The initiative comes as part of their participation in Gulfood for the 9th consecutive year.
- Mouza Al Nasri: Gulfood opens up new opportunities to expand the scope of national projects in the food and beverage sector
- As part of the event, KFED is actively encouraging the participation of the UAE’s sole manufacturer of gluten-free flour products
- For the first time, the Fund’s booth at the UAE pavilion showcases locally made products to expand their opportunities and potential reach in international markets
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced its sponsorship to 10 innovative national initiatives in the food and beverage sector at the 30th edition of Gulfood exhibition, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from February 17 to 21, 2025.
The KEFD is showcasing the products of these 10 projects at Gulfood within a collaborative platform co-hosted with Mohamed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development in the UAE pavilion, situated in the Sheikh Rashid Hall.
The move is consistent with the Fund’s ongoing commitment to empowering UAE entrepreneurs across critical sectors, such as food and beverages, and seeks to highlight the quality of national food products, enhance their competitiveness and facilitate their access to international markets.
Through this initiative, the KFED presents an idea platform for these 10 participating projects to showcase their products, raise brand visibility, and explore potential collaborative opportunities with global importers and investors.
Among the projects supported by KFED at Gulfood 2025 are ‘Sinless General Trading,’ the UAE’s sole producer of gluten-free flour products, ‘Classic Al Ain Ice Cream Factory,’ which specialises in ice creams marketed under the Novella Ice Cream Brand; as well as ‘Nawader Food Industries L.C.C,’ which produces premium sterilised dates packed to the highest quality standards.
The List also Includes ‘Rukn Al Khair Food Industries,’ a producer of -collagen and gelatine- enriched soups and broths that benefit bone health, and was nominated for the ‘Best Health and Wellness Product’ award; ‘Flaky Layers Bakery,’ which produces pastries, bread, rolls, and traditional confections; and ‘Mars Food Industries L.L.C,’ specialising in innovative food solutions and products for children.