{"id":5400,"date":"2018-06-26T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T10:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cuisinesolutionsmea.com\/?p=5400"},"modified":"2021-01-20T08:55:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T08:55:46","slug":"ress-release-emirates-flight-catering-builds-worlds-largest-vertical-farming-facility-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cuisinesolutionsmea.com\/2018\/06\/ress-release-emirates-flight-catering-builds-worlds-largest-vertical-farming-facility-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Emirates Flight Catering builds world\u2019s largest vertical farming facility in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606647155259{padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<pre>Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest US$40 million to build the world\u2019s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606647304657{padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<dl class=\"dl-horizontal\">\n<dd><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div id=\"attachment_5401\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5401\" class=\"wp-image-5401\" src=\"https:\/\/cuisinesolutionsmea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/saeed_mohammed_and_sonia_lo-300x248.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"331\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saeed Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Flight Catering, and Sonia Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Crop One Holdings, after signing the joint venture agreement<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dubai, U.A.E., 26 June 2018: The project is a joint venture with U.S.-based Crop One Holdings, the world\u2019s leading vertical farm operator.<\/p>\n<p>His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group said: \u201cToday\u2019s announcement is an important milestone for the Emirates Group, for Dubai, and for the UAE. This investment to build and operate the world\u2019s largest vertical farming facility aligns with the UAE\u2019s drive for more agricultural self-sufficiency, a vision which began with the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE\u2019s founding father. The introduction of ground-breaking technology at the facility also enhances Dubai\u2019s position as a global innovation hub.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">Saeed Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Flight Catering, and Sonia Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Crop One Holdings, after signing the joint venture agreement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs one of the world\u2019s largest airline catering operations, Emirates Flight Catering constantly looks at innovation, and ways to improve our productivity, product and service quality. Introducing the latest technology to our operations, we secure our own supply chain of high quality and locally-sourced fresh vegetables, while significantly reducing our environmental footprint. We are pleased to partner with Crop One, the industry\u2019s leading grower, packer and distributor, and a successful company that shares our corporate values. Together we look forward to delivering a best-in-class product and excellent value to our customers and stakeholders,\u201d said Saeed Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Flight Catering.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur proven business model has demonstrated profitable commercial production longer than any other major vertical farmer,\u201d said Sonia Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Crop One Holdings. \u201cWe are farmers using the most sophisticated plant science and proven business efficiencies to provide market leading consumer products every day. Our selection after a 10-month search by EKFC is a validation of our successful business model that uses patented technology and processes to optimize crop yields and facilitate hyper-growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When complete, the vertical farm facility will cover 130,000 square feet, but have a production output equivalent to 900 acres of farmland. At full production, the facility will harvest three US tons (2,700 kg) of high-quality, herbicide-free and pesticide-free leafy greens daily, using 99% less water than outdoor fields. The proximity of the farm to the point of<br \/>\nconsumption also substantially reduces carbon emissions associated with transportation. It will also ensure the quick delivery of the fresh products, reaching customers within hours of harvest, maintaining high nutritional value.<\/p>\n<p>The construction of the facility is scheduled to start in November 2018 and will take approximately one year to complete. The first products are expected to be delivered to Emirates Flight Catering\u2019s customers, including 105 airlines and 25 airport lounges, in December 2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Emirates Flight Catering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emirates Flight Catering is one of the world\u2019s largest catering operations. Offering airline, events and VIP catering as well as ancillary services including laundry, food production and airport lounge food &amp; beverage, Emirates Flight Catering is a trusted partner of over 105 airline customers, hospitality groups and UAE government entities. Each day, the company\u2019s 11,000 dedicated employees prepare an average of 225,000 meals and handle 210 tonnes of laundry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Crop One Holdings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>San Mateo, Ca.,- based Crop One is a vertical farming holding company for two subsidiaries \u2013 FreshBox Farms, Millis, Mass., and a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering, Dubai South, United Emirates. Crop One has been in commercial production longer than any other major vertical farmer in the U.S. It produces the highest crop yield per square foot, at 25% of the capital cost, of any vertical farm, due to its unique combination of proprietary technology platform and best-in-class plant science. For more information about Crop One and vertical farming follow the link to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.croponeholdings.com\/\">CropOneHoldings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reutersevents.com\/sustainability\/press-release-emirates-flight-catering-builds-worlds-largest-vertical-farming-facility-dubai\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"mkdf-btn mkdf-btn-medium mkdf-btn-solid\"  >\n\t    <span class=\"mkdf-btn-text\">See The Full Detail Here<\/span>\n    <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606647155259{padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;] Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest US$40 million to build the world\u2019s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text 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