Key Takeaways
- FoodIQ partners with Al Ain Farms Group to introduce Multi-Layer Cooker (MLC) technology to the MENA region.
- Three product ranges, including dairy and plant-based options, will launch in the UAE within six months.
- The collaboration supports UAE’s Food Security Strategy and sustainability goals.
New Partnership to Transform Food Production
FoodIQ, a Finnish food-tech innovator, has formed a strategic alliance with Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), the leading food security enterprise in the UAE. This partnership signifies the first global industrial deployment of FoodIQ’s patented Multi-Layer Cooker (MLC) technology outside Finland.
The collaboration aims to produce clean-label, additive-free food and beverage products at an industrial scale. Initially, three product ranges—dairy, high-protein, and plant-based—will be launched in the UAE within the next six months. This initiative aligns seamlessly with UAE’s Food Security Strategy 2051, the National Strategy for Industry & Advanced Technology, and the Net Zero 2050 vision.
The signing ceremony took place at AAFG’s Marmum Dairy and included a demonstration of the MLC platform and tastings of the first product samples. Notable attendees included executives from FoodIQ, AAFG, and Business Finland, celebrating the commencement of a long-term partnership aimed at transforming regional food manufacturing.
Robert Savikko, CEO and Co-Founder of FoodIQ, expressed that this collaboration represents a significant milestone for the company, enabling sustainable, clean-label production on a larger scale.
Key Features of the MLC Technology
The Multi-Layer Cooker technology provides several advantages, contributing positively to food production:
- Clean-label production: Allows for high-viscosity foods to be manufactured without additives or preservatives.
- Gentle processing: Maintains the natural flavors, textures, and nutritional integrity of ingredients.
- Sustainable operations: Reduces water and energy consumption significantly and minimizes production waste.
- Versatile platform: Facilitates quick recipe changes across various product types including yogurts, smoothies, and plant-based milks.
- Scalable and modular: Adaptable for both research and development as well as full-scale industrial production.
About FoodIQ and Al Ain Farms Group
FoodIQ aims to revolutionize the global food industry with innovative, sustainable manufacturing technologies. The MLC platform has been successfully used in the Nordic region and is now making its international debut through this partnership.
Al Ain Farms Group is the UAE’s largest integrated food production enterprise, engaged in dairy, poultry, juice, and egg sectors. As a key contributor to the region’s food innovation and self-sufficiency strategy, AAFG is committed to driving sustainable transformations in the food sector.
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