1 Support local production
Give it up for local organic farms, unanimously a good thing for the supply chain. Local farms are, by necessity, smaller in scale, offering fresh produce that is more personal in its ripe goodness.
And local businesses in the UAE are fans. Mohamad Al Chehimi, operations manager of artisanal organic food shop Baker & Spice says the brand didn’t open a restaurant until a network of local farmers and producers was found.
“Local producers were key for many reasons: freshness and taste of the food, a short supply chain and a connection with where the food comes from, an investment in the country we live in, and the elimination of needless food miles and waste.”
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Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat executive chef Gavin Gleeson is known for his assertive support of organic produce. He says: “Going organic is one of the most important things from an environmental standpoint, supporting local businesses and also for health reasons. It’s great to know your suppliers and know the care they’re putting into growing the food.”
However, supporting local suppliers isn’t an exercise in mere altruism. As per Ultra Brasserie executive chef Emily Ann Herbert, everyone gains by supporting local. “It’s good for the community, the environment, and is also mostly fresher and cheaper for the consumer.”
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