Key Milestones & Dates
United Foods Company has been on a journey of the highs and the lows. The stones thrown along the way were utilised to build milestones. From fledgling to full-fledged, see how far the company has come.
The beginning
United Foods Company officially incorporated as an independent business entity.
First Production
The company was already thriving with a promising future. It started its first production with 30 metric tons of product per day.
Iran was the very first country where UFC exported consumer goods to.
Flag Ship Brands
Our Flagship Brands were created: Aseel, Nawar, Safi and Mumtaz.
Installation of Butter & Margarine Plant
On its 18th year mark, the company saw substantial and vigorous growth in demand for more products. To keep pace with consumers’ desires, the butter and margarine plant had been installed with the capacity of producing 20 metric tons per day.
Expect the Best
UFC invested in smart machineries as a response to rapid demands for safe and high-quality consumer products.
The company installed SASIB fully-automatic can filling, packaging line, and drum filling lines.
Water Treatment Plant
With our goal to guarantee that our products do not contain toxic and contaminated substances, an industrial waste water treatment plant was set in place.
Promise of Food Safety
The company put a heavy weight on the value of food safety and sanitation. As a result, the HACCP certificate was awarded by SGS Gulf, Dubai.
Maintaining our Competitive Edge
By being able to consistently cater beyond customers’ needs and fulfill applicable regulatory requirements, UFC was able to secure ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System by SGS.
Improving Environmental Sustainability
UFC was awarded ISO 14000:2005 Environmental Management System by SGS.
UFC was also awarded the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Business Award 2005 for Export category by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Al Makhtoum, a ruler of Dubai.
Championing a Customer-first Mindset
UFC has become a household name in the F&B industry, as evidenced by its presence in the Dubai Financial Market list.
Establishment of Jebel Ali Factory
A brand new factory opened in Jebel Ali.
Integration of SAP ERP Software
ERP system SAP was implemented.
Hallmark of Growth and Progression
UFC was awarded ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System by BV.
UFC participated at Gulfood for the first time in its history.
Jebel Ali Plant Expansion.
Halal Food Certification & Culinary Range
From ingredients, manufacturing, processing to packaging, UFC assured that its product line fully met Muslim standards and complied with Islamic law. With that, the company was awarded HALAL certificate by GULF HALAL CENTER, Sharjah.
Furthermore, 2015 was the launch of Culinary range.
Establishment of frozen Unit
We acquired distribution rights for Oreo-Cadbury ice cream range.
Acquisition of Jeema water
We acquired Jeema water.
Acquisition of Nutridor & Dabur
We acquired distribution rights for Nutridor & Dabur. We also launched our frozen paneer.
Alfa & Della Terra
UFC was appointed as distributor for Alfa.
Launch of Della Terra frozen vegetables.
