ADIO announces partnership to expand global trade of perishables

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has joined Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Abu Dhabi Customs, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Silal, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, ESG Agro and Elite Agro Holding to form a new partnership to advance the trade of high-quality perishable goods from Al Ain and across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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The partnership unites every part of Abu Dhabi’s agri-trade chain, from policy and infrastructure to production and innovation to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s role in global agri-trade and enhance the competitiveness of local producers. Together, the entities will work together to enhance logistics efficiency, simplify trade processes and expedite the delivery of perishable goods to global markets, leveraging Abu Dhabi’s advanced infrastructure, clear regulations and strategic location to enable reliable, cost-effective market access.

As part of the partnership, ADIO will lead the effort to unlock new trade pathways, while Abu Dhabi Airports, ADAFSA and Abu Dhabi Customs will ensure the fast, efficient and secure movement of perishable goods through Abu Dhabi's world-class logistics gateways. On the production side, Silal, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, ESG Agro and Elite Agro, along with other producers, will bring the scale, technology and regional experience needed to deliver high-quality, climate-resilient produce that can compete globally.