UAE packaged food manufacturers are adjusting operations to comply with new limits on sodium, sugar, and fat introduced by the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The phased regulations cover items including bread, dairy, and snacks, with final limits taking effect on December 31, 2030. Companies violating the requirements face penalties ranging from Dh5,000 to Dh500,000.
Food retailers and manufacturers in the UAE are restructuring supply chains and booking dedicated cargo vessels and aircraft amid maritime disruptions linked to regional tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Retail giant Lulu Group International is independently chartering ships from suppliers in China and other Asian markets as sea transit times reach up to 70 days. Local manufacturers like United Foods and Al Ain Farms Group are also building raw material reserves and expanding domestic production.
Al Ain Farms Group has signed agreements during Global Food Week to expand its Camelait camel milk brand into China and Europe. Zhejiang Hengsheng Holding will act as exclusive distributor in China, while Suzhou Biology Healthy Technology will handle local production of long-life camel milk products.
UAE beverage and protein producer Al Ain Farms Group has unveiled a refreshed identity for Camelait and announced international agreements to expand production and commercial operations into China and Europe. In China, the brand established partnerships with Zhejiang Hengsheng Holding for distribution and Suzhou Biology Healthy Technology Co., Ltd for local manufacturing. The company also formed an academic research tie-up with Khalifa University and is progressing European joint-venture plans with Belgium-based Eurofit.
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