ZAWYA-PRESSR: United Foods Company set to pursue ambitious plan for regional growth, diversification and enhanced innovation

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Dubai, UAE: United Foods Company (PJSC) DFM:UFC, a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, is pursuing an ambitious plan for growth and business transformation to meet the changing needs of the region, as it celebrates 50 years of operations in the UAE.Under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Mohamad Itani, who joined the company in September 2025, the company has already revamped its Research & Development (R&D) team to enhance product development and began reviewing organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the UAE and beyond.The company is also looking to actively expand its manufacturing footprint, reviewing options for new production facilities in neighbouring markets such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Syria. These will complement its Jebel Ali refinery and support closer-to-market distribution in high-growth regional markets.“United Foods Company prides itself on playing a vital role in UAE’s food security, aligning with government strategies to bolster local food production and supply, and after 50 years that role matters more than ever,” said Mohamed Itani, CEO, United Foods Company. “Our success stands on the quality of our products, our understanding of consumers’ needs, and our investment in young talent and sustainability. We are developing a food ecosystem that is as resilient as it is innovative to remain ahead of the curve, building on our heritage to meet the future needs of people across the region.”With a five-decade legacy of supporting households, hotels, restaurants and cafes across the UAE, United Foods is evolving to meet new consumer behaviours and to respond to regional growth opportunities. Its strategy spans upstream and downstream diversification, investment in high-performance R&D, and a sharpened commitment to developing Emirati talent for the future of the food sector.Known for flagship brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, SuperSun, Mumtaz & Mabrook United Foods has broadened its footprint across both manufacturing and distribution. On the manufacturing side, the company has expanded its product range beyond traditional ghee and oils into categories including margarines, butter blends and other frozen foods. It has entered value-added product categories and strengthened its downstream presence through a robust regional supply chain. It has also partnered with international brands to deliver an expanded ...

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