"Upfield" Expanding the production of plant foods
Dubai, May 15 / WAM / Rainer Wermann, General Manager of Upfield in the Middle East and North Africa, confirmed that the company – which specializes in the field of plant-based foods – continues to develop its awareness plans and programs at the global level to convince more consumers of the importance of adopting a plant-based diet. In order to achieve the company’s goals in leading the transition towards a sustainable food system.
This came on the sidelines of his participation in the Food Innovation Conference 2024 in Dubai, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, in cooperation with the World Economic Forum, where the conference brought together more than 150 global experts, academics, local, regional and international private sector companies and farmers.
“As the climate crisis escalates, sustainability leadership is more important than ever,” said Werman. “At Upfield, we believe that plant-based foods, with their low carbon footprint, represent a key solution and enabler for food security. With the increasing uptake and demand for healthy and sustainable plant-based options, Upfield is positioned to lead change and we will continue to lead the future of food, delivering nutritious plant-based products to make a positive difference to people’s health, their daily lives and the planet’s sustainability.”
Based in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, the company exports vegan butter, spreads, vegan creams and vegan cheeses to retail and food service partners in more than 90 markets globally, backed by a rich history spanning more than 150 years, and its products are manufactured in 15 factories. For plant foods around the world. Through its regional headquarters in Dubai, Upfield reaches millions of consumers across the Gulf region, and has seen rapid growth in the integration of plant-based foods into food services as well.
The demand for plant-based foods is growing rapidly around the world, with increasing health awareness as well as interest in environmental sustainability and protecting the planet from the repercussions of climate change. According to United Nations data, switching to a vegetarian diet can reduce an individual’s annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons with a vegan diet, or up to 1.5 tons for vegetarians.
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