Kerry to open regional Co-Creation Centre at Expo City Dubai in push for Middle East growth.
Kerry Group has signed a long-term lease agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish a regional customer co-creation centre, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Middle East.
The Irish food technology company said the new facility will act as a hub for research, development and applications, enabling closer collaboration with customers from concept to commercialisation.
“Our partnership with Expo City Dubai marks an exciting milestone for Kerry as we continue to expand our presence and capabilities across the Middle East”
The centre will focus on accelerating the delivery of sustainable, nutritious and market-ready food and beverage solutions.
Green innovation district
“Our partnership with Expo City Dubai marks an exciting milestone for Kerry as we continue to expand our presence and capabilities across the Middle East,” said Peter Dillane, president and chief executive of Kerry APMEA. He thanked UAE officials and Irish representatives for their role in strengthening economic ties and supporting investment in food technology.
Expo City Dubai, described as the UAE’s first green innovation district, is positioning itself as a global hub for sustainability and future-focused development.
Marjan Faraidooni, chief of education and culture at Expo City Dubai, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Kerry to our growing community, where its expertise in sustainable nutrition will be an important addition as we work together to build a decarbonised and resilient future.”
The new centre will showcase Kerry’s portfolio of science-backed solutions across taste, proactive health, enzymes and food protection.
It aims to create an ecosystem connecting manufacturers, academic institutions, government entities and industry experts to drive innovation tailored to regional consumer needs.
-
Bank of Ireland is welcoming new customers every day – funding investments, working capital and expansions across multiple sectors. To learn more, click here
-
For support in challenging times, click here
-
Listen to the ThinkBusiness Podcast for business insights and inspiration. All episodes are here. You can also listen to the Podcast on:
-
Spotify
-
SoundCloud
-
Apple
