Abstract
White meat is one of the most commonly consumed animal-source foods in the Emirate
of Dubai and is one of 21 main foods listed in the National Food Security Strategy of UAE and the
Emirate of Dubai. Although fresh white meat is produced locally, the quantities are very limited,
so, to meet market needs, chilled and frozen white meat is imported. The aim of this chapter is to
examine the existing white meat supply networks and market in Dubai and understand the flow of
fresh chickens from the local market and the shipment dynamics for imported frozen chickens under
the One Health concept. Data from documents, publications and surveys of the Dubai Government,
representatives of the Food Safety Department and Veterinary Service Section (via focus group
discussions) and direct interviews with local small farmers, food importers, food manufacturers
and retailers and animal feed manufacturers and retailers were used to describe the value chain for
white meat in the Emirate of Dubai. The data were collected through detailed questionnaires in the
interview with the focus groups and interviews of groups of stakeholders selected by the Food Safety
Department in Dubai Municipality. Data from government strategies and reports were collected
and analysed to understand the government’s position and the size of the white meat sector. The
data provided by representatives of local small farmers, food importers, food manufacturers and
retailers and animal feed manufacturers and retailers were used to understand the value chain of
white meat from the private sector perspective. After studying the value chain and the results of this
research, areas were identified in the value chain of the white meat sector at the level of the Emirate
of Dubai that can be improved, for example, the need for better marketing of local products. Some
areas are already strong such as the inclusion of white meat products in the Dubai strategy for Food
Security approved at the level of the Emirate of Dubai. The results of this chapter highlight critical
opportunities for changes in policies and best practices that if implemented by the Dubai Government
would ensure that the white meat industry is able to meet local market demands. Recommendations
to the Dubai Government are presented in support of enhancing Dubai’s economic sustainability and
efficient contributions to food and nutrition security
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-29 |
Journal | Sustainability |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |