S. Korean firm to develop functional crop in the UAE
Added on 04 January 2022
A South Korean agritech firm has announced plans to launch nutritionally-enhanced crops in the UAE after unveiling a new research and development project in Abu Dhabi.
Seoul-based N.THING has partnered with Smart Acres, the UAE's latest vertical farm, to launch the R&D project with 10 40ft containers in the UAE capital.
The project will enable an extensive product portfolio and achieve crop improvement by producing higher yields and enhancing nutritional quality, a statement said.
Through the use of biotechnology, N.THING said it is committed to reinvesting and focusing its efforts in implementing R&D technology to build a long-term and sustainable partnership within the UAE.
In collaboration with Smart Acres, the R&D unit will focus on developing crops with enhanced nutritional qualities, particularly for patients with severe diabetes, heart conditions and kidney disease.
The new R&D function also aims to develop recipes for various types of crops such as low-potassium, low nitrate lettuce.
Since its inception, Smart Acres has successfully produced a line of fresh, nutrient-dense greens for UAE residents and businesses alike.
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Source: Arabian Business
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