India, Feb. 25 -- The facility, set to start operations in March 2025, will be managed by Kesar Expert & Packers

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has partnered with renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram's, to set up one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the GCC, following an agreement signed on the sidelines of Gulfood in Dubai.

The facility, set to start operations in March 2025, will be managed by Kesar Expert & Packers, a specialist in processing high-quality saffron with 22 years of experience in India. It will also secure globally recognised European BRCGS certification to guarantee the quality and purity of its saffron.

Initially, the hub will process 30 metric tonnes of saffron, with plans to scale up to 10...