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ventures across smart farming, sustainable packaging, and food services, contributing to
strengthening the national food ecosystem and enhancing the competitiveness of locally produced

goods in regional and global markets.”

The ventures supported by the Khalifa Fund at ADIFE 2025 include Tural and Honey Khairat

Herbs, which offers the finest varieties of coffee, herbs and spices, honey, apiary products, and
mineral water; Bebax Coffee, a premium coffee roaster and retailer brand; East Gate Bakery
Equipment Factory, a factory specialises in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of all

types of Arab and Western bakery machinery; and The Box General Trading, a dynamic company
that specialises in the distribution and development of high-quality products across the food and

beverage, nutrition, health, and well-being sectors.

The list of SMEs also comprises Al Dar Pickles, which specialises in producing various types of
pickles and cheeses; Lolli and Pops Trading, offering a wide selection of unique sweets from all over

the world; Excellence Meats, producing and promoting high-quality, fresh New Zealand food
products; Pearl Specialty Coffee Roastery, supplying roasted coffee and equipment to coffee shops

and individuals; Hafeet for Honey, which produces local honey ; and Iconic Solutions which
delivers smart, accessible, and innovative vending.

Khalifa Fund’s participation reinforces its commitment to supporting and transforming Emirati SMEs

enabling them to align with the UAE’s strategic goals for sustainable food systems and positioning
them as global players. ADIFE serves as a global platform to connect these ventures with international

investors, partners, and collaborators. Each of the participating ventures embody the spirit of
innovation, offering products and solutions that reduce import dependency, enhance local production

capabilities, and contribute to national food security. These enterprises reflect the UAE’s vibrant
enterprising spirit in the food and beverage sector and its vision of becoming a global hub for food

innovation.

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