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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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