Al Ghurair Foods unveils two investments as part of new growth strategy at Gulfood 2026
The investments reinforce the company’s shift from commodity processing to integrated ingredient solutions for regional and international food manufacturers.
UAE – Al Ghurair Foods has unveiled a series of strategic developments at Gulfood 2026 (January 26-30), launching the PURL ingredients brand and committing US$20 million to a new meat coating systems plant in the UAE.
These moves underscore the company’s pivot from commodity processing to value-added ingredients, enhancing supply chain resilience and targeting bakery, snacks, convenience foods, and proteins for regional and international food manufacturers.
Commenting on the announcements made at Gulfood, Turgut Yegenaga, CEO, Al Ghurair Foods, said: “This next phase of growth builds on the scale and foundations we have already established.”
“By investing in advanced ingredients, integrated manufacturing and launching PURL, we are strengthening local supply chains while responding to the evolving needs of food producers across the region and international markets.”
Growth strategy focus
First, transforming core inputs like flour, oats, oils, and corn into advanced systems such as non-GMO infant-grade maltodextrin, native starches, liquid glucose, speciality flours, liquid egg, and edible oils to reduce reliance on imports and support cleaner formulations.
The second pillar advances integrated manufacturing, including a US$130 million non-GMO corn milling facility in KEZAD with 1,000 tons per day capacity, paired with the new plant to deliver end-to-end solutions and cost efficiencies that meet global standards.
PURL, the new brand, embodies purity, reliability, and functionality, offering starches, sweeteners, specialty flours, edible oils, oats, liquid egg, and meat coatings tailored for GCC food producers seeking clean-label options.
The US$20 million meat-coating facility boasts breadcrumb, extrusion, and blending lines capable of processing 60,000 tons annually, delivering halal-certified solutions for nuggets, fillets, and snacks with up to 50% faster lead times, integrated with Al Ghurair’s 1.5 million-ton flour production capacity.
The third pillar eyes expansion into Southeast Asia and North Africa via its non-GMO, infant-grade portfolio, including potential acquisitions to strengthen its asset base and customer reach in these markets.
These initiatives position Al Ghurair Foods as a regional leader in high-performance ingredients amid booming demand in fast-growing markets.
These investments position Al Ghurair Foods as a leading regional supplier of value-added ingredients, built on scale, integration and local manufacturing strength.
The strategy reflects a long-term commitment to supporting food manufacturers with reliable, high-performance solutions across fast-growing markets.
As Gulfood spotlights global food trends, Al Ghurair’s investments promise reliable local supply, reduced dependencies, and sustainable growth for manufacturers worldwide.
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