Al Ain Farms, Borouge scale UAE-made packaging with 3,500T HDPE supply agreement

UAE – Al Ain Farms Group and Borouge have signed an MoU for Borouge to supply approximately 3,500 tonnes of HDPE resin annually, a 600% increase, to support AAFG’s caps, closures, and in-house blow moulding operations.

The agreement was signed at Make it in the Emirates and strengthens a long-standing supplier relationship between the two entities. 

The expansion supports AAFG’s wider vertical integration strategy in packaging, which began with the installation of its bottle plant in 2018 and continued in 2023 with the launch of its preform and cap plant to secure quality, cost, and supply. 

The Group is now progressing on-site HDPE bottle production, alongside new robotic palletisation systems at its UHT plant to reduce manual handling and improve operational precision.

Strengthening Local Supply Chains

Hassan Safi, Group CEO of Al Ain Farms Group, explained that local sourcing is fundamental to how the company operates, and that the partnership with Borouge demonstrates its commitment to working with UAE-based businesses to support national capability. 

He noted that the expanded collaboration allows AAFG to strengthen the local supply chain that supports its products, supporting the UAE’s in-country value as well as the UAE’s ambition to produce more of what it consumes within its own borders.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, stated that Borouge is proud to support the UAE’s leading food producers with locally manufactured resin solutions to help them grow reliably and sustainably. 

He noted that the partnership highlights the strength of UAE-to-UAE industrial collaboration and the critical role that local supply plays in enabling food security.

Vertical Integration in Packaging

AAFG’s collaboration with Borouge supports a wider vertical integration strategy in packaging, which began with the installation of its bottle plant in 2018 and continued in 2023 with the launch of its preform and cap plant. 

The Group is now progressing on-site HDPE bottle production alongside new robotic palletisation systems at its UHT plant. Sustainability is embedded across AAFG’s packaging operations.

Supporting National Industrial Strategy

The partnership supports the UAE’s wider industrial strategy under Operation 300bn as well as the Make it in the Emirates initiative, both of which prioritise local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and reduced reliance on imports. 

Through the expanded collaboration, AAFG continues to build a vertically integrated UAE-based operation, from the food it produces to the packaging that carries it.

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