Etihad Airways expands partnership with ADOF
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Etihad Airways recently announced the expansi
on of its partnership with Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. The partnership aligns with the airline’s objective of offerings its customers fresh and organic products.
The airline is planning to introduce its first entirely-organic dish, the Tomato Caprese Salad, to the Diamond First Class Mezoon Grille menu. The salad’s ingredients of cherry tomato, basil, rocket leaf, mozzarella, and olive oil will all be organic ‘Products of the UAE’. The airline is also developing a line of signature pickles that will be available to customers. The pickles are made from entirely organic items including paprika, chilli, onion, capsicum, and dates. They will be served with warm bread and a range of cheese.
Lee Shave, Etihad Airways’ vice president guest experience, said: “We are proud of the range of fresh in-flight produce. The partnership is also a great example of how we work together with UAE companies to bring local products to the world.”
The airline has purchased 200 hens which are being raised free-range at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. The eggs produced by the hens will be used in Etihad Airways ‘ Diamond First Class dishes, including the ‘eggs any style’ breakfast option, prepared fresh by the Etihad onboard chefs. In addition to the hens, Etihad Airways has purchased three bee hives which are also based at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. Honey produced by the bees will be served exclusively to Etihad Airways passengers and used across an array of dishes.
