UAE leads in adopting carbon-free initiatives

Inayat-ur-Rahman, Business Editor

The UAE is marching ahead in adopting latest technologies as the the government is encouraging sustainable development, less carbon emission and environment- friendly green initiatives.

With the goal of topping the Global Food Security Index by 2051, enhancing sustainable food production is one of the cornerstones of the UAE’s strategy.

Greeneration, a modern vertical farm in Dubai, announced the addition of new locally grown premium customisable edible flowers, leaves, microgreens and rare products to its supplies, providing the HoReCa industry with access to high-quality and flavourful ingredients straight from the farm.

The fresh lineup includes Wood Sorrel (Oxalis leaves), Shiso Green, Red Shiso, Lemon Verbena, Golden Pea, Huacatay, Balsamina, and Torenia. Each variety is carefully selected for its distinct flavours, textures, and culinary versatility, offering hotels, restaurants, bars and caterers in the UAE limitless opportunities for culinary exploration and exceptional dining experiences.

Roman Ulyanov, Founder and Managing Partner of Greeneration, explains the inspiration behind the new additions. “We were inspired by the cultural significance of these crops in various cuisines around the world. Shiso is very popular in Japan and Korea, Huacatay in Peru and oxalis in Slavic in North European countries. Our goal is to localize production and increase the quality of these globally beloved ingredients by bringing these closer to home,” explains Roman Ulyanov, Founder and Managing Partner.