Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2019: Plant protein food sources are impressively gaining preference across the globe as consumers have now become more and more conscious about the impact left by their nutrition choices on their health, wellness, the environment, and animal welfare. Reading in this light, the global meat substitutes market is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2020, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 per cent.

Global Food Industries (GFI), a world-class value-added frozen food manufacturing company that is part of Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, is the first and only local company to address this new shift in consumer food preference by introducing its Never from meat range of products under its Healthy Farm brand.

At the ongoing Gulfood 2019, GFI is going to officially unveil its new nutritious and deliciously tasty Healthy Farm plant-based pea protein burgers, infused with kale and quinoa superfoods. Matching or even surpassing in the taste of their animal meat counterparts, these plant-based products are expected to appeal to a larger consumer base who are health conscious and concerned about the well-being of their children and family.

They are also suitable for vegetarian and vegan consumers
An extensive study published in the Journal of American Medical Association and covered by Wall Street Journal shows that consumers who eat plant-based products live longer than meat eaters and are 19 per cent less likely to die from heart disease.

On the aspect of healthy ingredients, the newly launched burgers contain a healthy blend of superfoods with a high amount of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. They have 20 per cent more protein, 40 per cent less calories, 50 per cent less fat, 40 per cent less carbs, 60 per cent less sodium, 70 per cent more calcium, and 60 per cent more iron than ordinary chicken burgers. The zero-cholesterol burgers which are available both in regular and spicy flavors - have no preservatives, no monosodium glutamate (MSG), no artificial colors, no trans fats, no dairy, no eggs and no gluten.

Jacek Plewa, General Manager, GFI, said: Taking a step further towards encouraging healthy living and mindful eating, Healthy Farm is changing the game yet again by introducing our new range of burgers to the market.
Following our Nothing to hide, the choice is yours principle, our plant-based burgers are a reaffirmation of our commitment to offer nutritious food and help build prosperous, healthy and happier communities in the UAE. More and more people are now becoming aware of the significance of healthy eating and we at Healthy Farm seek to further contribute to this movement by introducing our Never from meat plant protein food range.

The ongoing Gulfood 2019 kicked off last February 17, 2019, and will run until February 21, 2019, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).