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Al# Islami# Foods,# a# leading# provider# of# with the values of our founder, we are honour- Sanches,& FAO’s& Subregional& Coordinator&
halal# poultry,# meat,# and# snacking# prod: ing our heritage while also looking forward to for&Mesoamerica,&visited&Haiti&to&support&
ucts,# unveiled# its# new# brand# positioning# a future !lled with innovation in halal food the&incoming&FAO&Representative,&Pierre&
today# (25# September# 2024),# which# em: production that reaches communities across Vauthier&in&bolstering&international&coop!
bodies#the#spirit#of#Emirati#culture#and#the# the world,” commented Saleh Abdullah Loo- eration&and&rising&awareness&on&the&dire&
legacy# of# its# founder,# Haj# Saeed# Lootah.# humanitarian&situation&on&the&ground.&
The# launch# event# held# at# the# Grand# Hy: tah, Managing Director of Al Islami Foods.
att# Dubai# was# attended# by# key# partners# As a pioneer in the halal food industry, During their visit, FAO o!cials met with
and#distinguished#guests.#Inspired#by#the# Al Islami remains committed to innovation Prime Minister Garry Conille, as well as Agri-
core# values# of# innovation,# youth,# educa: and delivering exceptional products that culture Minister Vernet Joseph and Environ-
tion,#women,#love,#and#fraternity,#the#re: for people and rea"rming its commitment meet the evolving tastes of consumers. The ment Minister Moïse Fils Jean Pierre. They
positioning#centres#around#the#belief#that# to provide premium-quality authentic halal, company’s dedication to quality and safety also held meetings with representatives
‘Food#is#a#Blessing.”
healthy, and nutritional products. has earned it recognition as one of the top from USAID, the World Bank, the European
This marks a key milestone, as Al Islami reaf- halal brands globally, securing a coveted Union, and the Spanish Agency for Interna-
!rms its deep-rooted commitment to deliver- “Our new positioning is more than just a vi- position among the Top 5 Halal Products tional Development Cooperation (AECID), as
ing delicious, halal food that embodies purity sual refresh; it is a re#ection of our company’s Companies in the Organization of Islamic well as other UN agencies and programmes.
and safety. By sharing nourishment and love soul. We believe that food is a universal vibe Cooperation (OIC) in 2023 and being award- Alarming food insecurity in Haiti
through every bite, Al Islami aims to create that brings people together and nourishes ed the prestigious title of iHalal Brand of the
joyful and cherished mealtime experiences both body and spirit. By aligning our brand Year in 2021. Circle 35 on enquiry card Since February 2024, escalating violence
and increased population displacements
Combilift Secures Double Win at UK have signi"cantly reduced agricultural pro-
duction and disrupted markets, leaving half
Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024 of Haiti’s population in acute hunger. Nearly
"ve million people are experiencing high lev-
Combilift,# a# leading# global# innovator# in# strumental in Combilift’s success. Since co- els of acute food insecurity and around 125
material# handling# solutions,# has# achieved# founding the company, McVicar has overseen 000 children su#er from severe acute mal-
dual#recognition#at#this#year’s#UK#Engineer: its rapid growth, transforming it into one of nutrition. FAO is calling on the international
ing#&#Manufacturing#Awards#2024,#secur: Ireland’s top exporters, with a projected turn- community to secure USD 48 million under
ing#two#highly#prestigious#awards. over of €500 million this year. His approach to the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan, to as-
The ‘Design Team of the Year’ award was pre- leadership combines technical expertise with a sist 608 000 people with emergency agricul-
sented to Combilift’s Heavy Equipment Team hands-on, inclusive management style. Known ture activities.
for their exceptional work on the groundbreak- for his engineering prowess, McVicar has a “FAO remains committed to providing ur-
ing 12-Wheel “Combi-LC Blade.” This cutting- background as Chief Engineer at Mo$ett Engi-
edge machine has been speci!cally engi- neering, a role he held at the young age of 19. gent agricultural support for the upcoming
neered to handle o$shore wind turbine blades, planting seasons, but additional funding is
which can reach up to 115 meters in length Under his guidance, Combilift has become needed to save lives, prevent hunger and
and weigh as much as 70 tonnes. The design synonymous with innovative problem-solving famine, and help vulnerable populations re- their productive assets. Depending on the Marfranc.
signi!cantly enhances the ability to transport in material handling, consistently delivering store their livelihoods amidst unprecedent- local circumstances, recipients may be pro-
these large, non-uniform loads safely and ef- tailored solutions for complex logistical chal- ed violence and displacement”, said Rein vided with either cash, agricultural inputs, Agriculture remains a critical lifeline for
!ciently from manufacturing sites to storage lenges. The judges highlighted McVicar’s abil- Paulsen. training or a combination of these types of 75% of the people a#ected by food insecu-
and deployment locations. ity to navigate the company through a range assistance. rity in Haiti. Providing crisis-a#ected house-
of external challenges, from the impacts of the FAO's priorities
This innovative solution addresses the pandemic to global supply chain disruptions, With alarming levels of acute malnutrition, holds, including internally displaced people
growing needs of the renewable energy sec- while maintaining a forward-thinking ap- FAO has shown that local food production particularly in regions such as Artibonite and and host communities, with urgent emer-
tor, where the demand for e"cient logistics proach that identi!es opportunities for growth and access to seeds are sustainable and cost- gency agricultural support is essential for
systems is increasing as the size and scale of and transformation. e#ective solutions, essential to preventing the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince, FAO
o$shore wind turbines continue to grow. Prior a larger food crisis. An analysis by the FAO is also focused and prepared on providing survival, and to boost food production and
to the development of the Combi-LC Blade, handling solutions speci!cally tailored to meet Beyond business success, McVicar is deeply Data in Emergencies Hub underscores that nutritional assistance to over 276 000 chil- restore their livelihoods. However, insu!-
existing transportation methods were often customers’ needs. This award, sponsored by committed to fostering a strong corporate agricultural activities o#er a bu#er against dren at risk of malnutrition. However, with- cient funding remains a critical obstacle. The
inadequate and posed logistical challenges. *Eureka Magazine*, not only recognizes the culture. Combilift’s headquarters, the largest violence and insecurity, allowing rural fami- out a signi"cant increase in funding, FAO’s cost of inaction is high since a#ected popula-
Combilift’s Heavy Equipment Design Team team’s exceptional skill, collaboration, and factory under one roof in Ireland, serves not lies to produce their own food. e#orts to mitigate this humanitarian crisis
drew upon their extensive experience in engi- dedication to solving one of the most pressing only as a manufacturing hub but also as am- will be severely compromised, a#ecting the tion will be more vulnerable with increased
neering complex transport systems, previously challenges in renewable energy logistics, but bassadors for corporate social responsibility. In crisis-a#ected, urban, peri-urban and survival of hundreds of thousands of people. humanitarian assistance needs. Not invest-
creating the renowned Combi-SC Straddle Car- also highlights the company’s commitment to The company regularly hosts apprenticeship rural populations in the Metropolitan Area of ing now in agriculture emergencies and re-
rier and Combi-MG Mobile Gantry ranges. providing innovative customer-led solutions. schemes, charity events, family days, and edu- Port-au-Prince and Grand’Anse department, Field visit to Grand'Anse silience will cost more.
In collaboration with Siemens Gamesa, one Industry Leader Award cational visits, further solidifying its role within FAO aims to improve access and availabil- During their "eld visit, Paulsen and Sanch-
of the world’s largest suppliers of o$shore In addition to this remarkable team achieve- the local community. Combilift also sponsors ity of food for vulnerable households. The es, accompanied by the Ambassador of Evidence from 2023 FAO interventions
wind turbine technology, Combilift designed ment, Combilift’s co-founder and CEO, Martin the local Ladies GAA team, demonstrating specialized Agency of the United Nations Canada, André François Giroux; the Deputy show that an investment of $480 can sup-
a transport system that o$ers unparalleled sta- McVicar, received the coveted ‘Industry Leader McVicar’s commitment to supporting gender plans to support displaced and host families Ambassador of the United States, Usha Eliza- port a family of "ve people to grow staple
bility and safety in moving these massive tur- Award’, sponsored by *Menzies*. This accolade equality in sports. through cash, by combining the provision of beth Pitts; and the Director General of the
bine blades. The Combi-LC Blade has now been honors McVicar’s visionary leadership and un- cash transfers with agricultural input pack- Ministry of Agriculture, Moise Elancie; over- food for up to six months, and an invest-
successfully deployed at manufacturing sites wavering commitment to innovation, which Combilift’s double win at the UK Engineer- ment of $200 provided 100 grams of seed,
across the globe, demonstrating its e$ective- have played a pivotal role in transforming ing & Manufacturing Awards 2024 is a testa- ages and training. This approach enables saw the results of previous key emergency and enabled households to produce on av-
ness and transforming the way wind turbine Combilift from a small Irish manufacturer into ment to the company’s innovative spirit and crisis-a#ected households to meet their and resilience initiatives, speci"cally in key
blades are handled and transported. Combilift a global leader in the material handling sector. visionary leadership, reinforcing its position immediate needs, while engaging in food value chains like milk production as well as erage ten di#erent types of nutritious veg-
is renowned for its customer-centric approach as a global leader in the material handling in- production for household consumption and vegetable, small livestock production, and etables worth around $2 500 on the local
and ability to develop customized material Martin McVicar’s leadership has been in- dustry. Circle 36 on enquiry card to generate income, as well as maintaining school feeding program in the commune of market. Circle 37 on enquiry card
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