Major government projects set to boost Oman’s food security


Published 07 Feb,2021 via Muscat Daily - The major projects promoted by Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC) in dairy, red meat, poultry, fisheries and other areas are set to improve the sultanate’s food security by expanding the domestic food production capacities.

OFIC, which is affiliated to the Oman Investment Authority, was mandated to promote Oman’s food security through partnerships with government agencies, private companies and investors. The company aims to boost the country’s food security by investing in domestic and international food projects in partnership with food companies, investors and other stakeholders.

OFIC has promoted a number of key projects in dairy, red meat and poultry sectors to increase the domestic production and improve the sultanate’s self-sufficiency in these products. Mazoon Dairy Company, the flagship dairy project for Oman promoted by OFIC, started commercial operations in late 2019.

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