Project · Ajman, UAE

Kunafaevolution.

A new production line for gourmet kunafa and dessert products, built with a visionary partner in the UAE for buyers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA.

LocationAjman, United Arab Emirates
PartnerA UAE dessert producer
TechnologyKataifi Master™ and Kunafa Carpet™
StatusIn progress
octofoods kunafa innovation

The UAE has always mixed tradition with invention. Now kunafa, one of the region’s most loved desserts, is becoming a global product.

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The idea

Tradition,at scale.

Our partner wanted to take kunafa from the dessert shop to the world market without losing what makes it special. That means the same perfect layers in every tray, new flavours for new customers, and formats that travel.

Together we are building a production line for unique gourmet and dessert products, aimed at major clients in China, India and the rest of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA.

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What we bring

One line.Four strengths.

Our machines, our dough know-how and our recipes, working together in one production line.

  1. 01The lineKataifi Master™

    Consistent, high quality kataifi at industrial scale, with every setting under digital control.

  2. 02The moduleKunafa Carpet™

    Reshapes, stacks and cuts thick kataifi layers straight off the line, ready for kunafa.

  3. 03The doughLarge-scale know-how

    Twenty-six years of kataifi dough production behind every batch.

  4. 04The recipesResearch and development

    New recipes and flavour combinations, developed with culinary experts.

Made on the line

Three classics.Industrial scale.

Working together, the Kataifi Master™ and the Kunafa Carpet™ module give the line the capacity to produce the region’s most demanded kataifi sweets in volume.

  • Bourma and kishtaPistachio-filled kataifi rolls and cream-filled kataifi slices.
  • Kunafa kishnaThe coarse, extra crunchy style of kunafa.
  • Kunafa NabulsiThe classic, with soft white cheese under a golden kataifi crust.
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The innovations

Kunafa,reimagined.

Respect for the original, and room for something new.

01
Modern fillings

Chocolate, fruit and new flavours like matcha and rose water, for customers who want kunafa their way.

02
Striking presentation

Our machines shape kataifi into designs that look as good as they taste.

03
Frozen kunafa

A frozen range that is easy to prepare at home, with no compromise on taste or quality.

04
Beyond dessert

Recipes for at least eight new savoury product codes, with seafood, mushroom, asparagus, cheese, chicken and lamb.

What we are aiming for

Theambition.

The goals we set with our partner for the first phase of the project.

01
A bigger share of the market

Win a significant share of the UAE dessert market with unique, convenient kunafa products.

02
Happy customers

High quality, innovative kunafa that meets the changing tastes of today’s consumers.

03
Leadership in modern desserts

Build a name for quality and innovation in modern Middle Eastern desserts.

From there, the plan is to grow the range and take modern kunafa to dessert lovers in new markets around the world, through gourmet food stores, online retailers and major buyers.

Start a conversation

Build yourkunafa line.

Tell us what you want to produce, buy or sell, and your enquiry goes straight to the right person on our team.

Or talk to us directly+30 698 285 6750info@octofoods.comWe reply within 24 hours