The new Kerry Centre, located at the Jumeriah Lakes Towers, Dubai, was officially opened by Simon Coveney, Ireland’s minister for agriculture, food and the marine, who is leading a five-day trade mission to the Gulf States.
Working closely with Kerry’s Global Technology & Innovation Centre for EMEA markets (currently under construction in Ireland), the new Regional Development & Application Centre in Dubai will support the day-to-day development needs of Kerry customers across ‘MENAT’ developing markets, including the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
“The Kerry investment in the Dubai-based Centre is testament to the Group’s determination to service customer requirements in this important developing region,” said Gerry Behan, president & CEO Kerry Ingredients & Flavours. “Here, we will align our Kerry Taste and Nutritional offerings with local market trends and consumer demand – working in conjunction with our Global Centre to drive innovation across the beverage, dairy, meat, snack, confectionery and bakery industries.
“This Centre will support our global customers who are expanding their footprint in the region, while bringing the benefits of our global technologies to local food and beverage producers – supporting indigenous industry development.”
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