9 Restaurants are willing and able
Chehimi believes that Baker & Spice remains the only business in the area to hold the coveted Valore Sociale certification, but that the field is open for others to take up the mantle.

“We welcome any business that truly supports local, organic farmers. Many businesses are now claiming this. But farmers have not been able to sell their glut of fresh, flavourful tomatoes and potatoes this season. So it seems those claims are not living up to practice.”

And for Barghout, organic restaurants provide livelihood to the entire supply chain.

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“Organic restaurants offer opportunities for organic farmers, restaurant owners and the community as a whole in the UAE. It has become a trend in the UAE, with some organic restaurants able to make decent profits because people are willing to pay more for higher quality produce.”

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