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2/21/24, 11:25 AM                           Majid Al Futtaim inks Dubai sustainable food supply chain deal
        Majid Al Futtaim inks

        Dubai sustainable food
        supply chain deal

        DUBAI, 15 hours, 0 minutes ago
        Dubai  Municipality  has  entered
        into  a  strategic  partnership  with
        Majid  Al  Futtaim  –  Retail,  which
        holds  the  exclusive  franchise  to
        operate  Carrefour  in  the  UAE,  to
        strengthen     co-ordination     and
        collaboration  in  ensuring  the
        sustainable  provision  of  strategic
        food commodities in Dubai's local
        markets.

        The  signing  of  the  MoU  between
        the    two    entities   marks      a
        significant milestone in advancing food security measures and addressing potential future crises in
        the sector, it stated.

        The agreement is dedicated to establishing a sustainable food system and fostering flexible food
        supply chains, stated Engineer Alia Al Harmoodi, the Acting CEO of the Environment, Health, and
        Safety Agency, after signing the deal with Jean-Luc Graziato, Chief Commercial Officer of Majid Al
        Futtaim Retail, at the Gulfood exhibition.

        The goal is to elevate the quality of life in the emirate, aligning with the vision and directives of the
        wise  leadership  and  the  objectives  outlined  in  the  Dubai  Food  Security  Strategy,  which  aims  to
        diversify import sources and concentrate on ensuring the availability of high-nutritional-value goods,
        he stated.

        "The agreement will support Majid Al Futtaim –Retail in strengthening the flexibility, readiness, and
        preparedness of the emirate's supply chain to address challenges and crises. This will be achieved
        through efficient coordination  and sharing of strategic food commodity data on the Food Security
        Platform.  The  objective  is  to  ensure  that  all  members  of  society  have  access  to  healthy,  safe,
        nutritious, and affordable food, even in times of crisis and emergencies," added Al Harmoodi.

        Graziato  said:  "Majid  Al  Futtaim  -  Retail  places  great  importance  on  food  security  as  a  key
        component of our sustainability strategy. We are delighted to collaborate with Dubai Municipality in
        creating a future that is more sustainable, healthier, and safer for our valued customers."

        "This  agreement  will  help  enhance  Carrefour’s  leading  position  as  a  key  provider  of  essential
        products in the UAE. Our data accurately represents consumer needs and preferences, supporting
        our  future  vision  to  provide  better  customer  service.  In  addition,  this  data  will  assist  Dubai
        Municipality  in  implementing  strategies  to  strengthen  food  security  efforts  within  the  emirate,"  he
        added.-TradeArabia News Service










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