In 1976, Barakat started operations in the Hamriya market, Dubai. For the next 10 years Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Company grew by supplying top quality produce to A-grade & 5-Star establishments and became a trusted name in the fresh produce arena.

1990: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits was one the few companies that continued supplying fresh produce in UAE during the Gulf war. (1990)

Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co became the first company to distribute Kiwi in the Gulf region.

Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co became the first company in UAE to use refrigerated trucks for distribution of fresh produce.

Barkat Vegetables and Fruits Co inaugurated a new branch and Distribution Centre in Abu Dhabi.

1991: In 1991 for the first time in UAE, button mushrooms were locally grown in AL Ain. Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co was appointed as the sole distributor of these mushrooms for the entire region.

1992: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co was awarded General Cargo Importer of the Year by Sharjah International Airport in 1992.

1994: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co was awarded General Cargo Importer of the Year by Sharjah International Airport in 1994.

1997: To help cater to the needs of the growing clientele, Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co inaugurated a new 3600sqm state-of-the-art warehouse in Sharjah.

1998: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co was awarded General Cargo Importer of the Year by Sharjah International Airport in 1998.

2000: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co was again awarded General Cargo Importer of the Year by Sharjah International Airport in 2000 - the only company in the fresh produce business to receive this prestigious award for 4 times.

2001: Barakat Quality Plus was established in 2001 as an extended kitchen to the growing HORECA industry, providing freshly squeezed juices and cut, sanitized & ready to cook/serve vegetables and fruits. A fully temperature controlled, and state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2.

2003: In 2003 Barakat Quality Plus entered the UAE Retail sector with freshly squeezed Juice products.

2004: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits become the first fresh fruits and vegetables company to receive the HACCP certification in UAE.

2004: Barakat Quality Plus commenced fresh produce exports across the borders of UAE.

2004: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co began supplying the US Army regiment in Iraq with fresh produce for their meals.

2005: The Hamriya Fruits and Vegetables market was shifted to Al Aweer, where Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co took up refrigerated warehouse space in Shop 27A, a location that remains a key distribution point for Barakat today.

2006: In 2006, Barakat Quality Plus installed a waste water treatment plant inside its facility Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2 facility.

2006: Barakat Quality Plus received the ISO9001 accreditation.

2009: Barakat Quality Plus opened its flagship retail store in Jumeirah - “Fresh & Easy”- offering all of Barakat’s fresh produce repertoire directly to consumers.

2011: Barakat Quality Plus was awarded General Cargo Importer of the Year by Dubai Trade in 2011.

2011: Barakat Quality Plus become the first freshly squeezed juice and cut fruit & veggie company to receive the HACCP certification in UAE.

2012: Barakat Quality Plus received the CPI Award for Best End user (Catering firm/Restaurant).

2012: Barakat Quality Plus received the BBC Goodfood award for “Favorite Juice Brand” for the year 2012 and 2013

2012: In 2012, Barakat established a new state of the art temperature-controlled facility in Dubai Industrial City, for all cut fruits & veggies, hot kitchen items and ice cream & Ice pops.

2013: In 2013, Barakat Quality Plus became the proud recipient of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award.

2013: In 2013, Barakat Quality Plus received the prestigious ISO22000 accreditation.

2014: In 2014, Barakat Quality Plus received HALAL certification for all its fresh products.

2012: Barakat Quality Plus was awarded the Environmental Performance Card for 2012 and 2014 for its contributions towards a greener future.

2013: In 2013, Barkat Quality Plus received the Green Industry Award.

2015: Barakat Vegetables and Fruits Co inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 80,000 square foot storage, ripening and distribution facility in Nad Al Hamar, Dubai.

2018: In 2018 Barakat Quality Plus become the proud recipient of the FSSC 22000 certification in its pursuit for complete food safety.

2018: • Barakat Quality Plus received a 3-star Superior Taste award from iTQi for its juices, to name some orange, avocado, pomegranate etc.

2018: In 2018 Barakat Quality Plus was awarded “Fresh Juice” Company of the year by Frost & Sullivan.

2018: Barakat launched its online ordering and free delivery platform – www.barakatfresh.ae

2019: Barakat Quality Plus is awarded “World’s Greatest Brands 2018-19” in the fifth edition of World’s Greatest brands & Leaders 2018-19 by AsiaOne.

2019: Barakat group of companies has been awarded “Superbrand” status following a strict selection process by the UAE Superbrands council.