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Agricultural investment in blueberry cultivation

Overview

Elite Agro Holding and Emirates Food Industries signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 25-hectare blueberry farm in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. This project is part of a larger €160.5 million agricultural investment program across the UAE, Morocco, and Mauritania, which includes developing a 400-hectare farm in Morocco and a project in Mauritania targeting 244,000 metric tons of produce.

Separately, Silal Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Ayla Berries to expand blueberry cultivation in the UAE by 50 hectares. The project will utilize specific varieties, such as MegaEarly and MegaCrisp, selected for their ability to maintain quality in warm climates. Implementation is set to begin in 2027, with the first commercial harvest expected in 2028 and full capacity targeted for 2030.

Entities

United Arab Emirates · Silal Group · IQ Berries · Ayla Berries · Ayla Modern Farms

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Silal Group to expand UAE blueberry production by 50 hectares

    Silal Group and Ayla Berries have partnered to develop 50 hectares of blueberry cultivation in the UAE, targeting commercial harvests by 2028 to enhance local food security.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Elite Agro Holding announces €160.5 million agricultural investment

    Elite Agro Holding and Emirates Food Industries are investing €19.5 million in a 25-hectare blueberry farm in Al Ain, UAE, as part of a larger €160.5 million agricultural expansion across the UAE, Morocco, and'

Sources

freshplaza.com · fruitnet.com