Bacha Coffee’s Maranda Barnes on redefining the coffee experience in the GCC

From its flagship opening on Paris’s Champs-Élysées to rapid expansion across the GCC, Barnes discusses the evolving coffee landscape and the brand’s unique approach to offering refined experiences

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UAE to host first regional centre of excellence to boost food security

The establishment of the UAE-hosted Regional Center of Excellence aims to contribute to global efforts to combat food insecurity and improve sustainability

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Spinneys to build mega facility in Food Tech Valley

Under the 27-year agreement, Spinneys will establish a massive 500,000 square foot processing facility within Food Tech Valley

Sheikh Mohammed launches 'Plant the Emirates' national programme

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Plant the Emirates’ national programme

Launching in line with the Year of Sustainability 2024, Plant the Emirates seeks to increase green spaces, promote environmental protection efforts, and encourage domestic agriculture

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How Switch Foods is redefining plant-based eating in the UAE

Switch Foods is transforming the plant-based industry with innovative products, local production, and a commitment to healthier, more sustainable food choices

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Farm to table reinvented: How AI is driving agricultural value chain transformation

AI’s predictive ability empowers agribusinesses to adjust planting schedules, optimise harvest times, and make well-informed decisions regarding crop selection

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) launches AGRIX accelerator programme

Emirates Development Bank launches AGRIX accelerator programme

The 20-week programme will provide farmers, agribusinesses, and technology providers with specialised financial solutions and advanced agri-tech tools

Abu Dhabi: Mair Group for Strategic Investments launches operations

Abu Dhabi: Mair Group for Strategic Investments launches operations

Mair Group’s assets include Makani Real Estate Company, which operates a diverse chain of community shopping centres, and SPAR for retail, which has been active in Abu Dhabi for over a decade

ADQ’s Silal buys majority stake in Al Bakrawe

ADQ-backed Silal to acquire majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding

The company’s global sourcing network complements Silal’s extensive network of local farms

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security

The wealth fund said the merger is part of its mandate to establish, merge, liquidate, and sell assets

ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

Abu Dhabi fund ADQ joins forces with ne’ma to combat food waste

ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, to pay out interim dividend of Dhs102.6m

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, Dhs102.6m in interim dividend approved

The company’s gross profit rose by 12.3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs659m, with a gross profit margin of 41.3 per cent, up 90 basis points from the previous year

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Brazil’s JBS to open SAR500m Saudi food factory by year end

The establishment of the Jeddah factory is expected to create job opportunities for Saudi youth

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TikTok’s Aref Yehia on how F&B brands leverage the platform

The head of Business Partnerships for Retail and E-Commerce shares how F&B brands are using the social media platform to enhance their marketing efforts

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GCC food market to benefit as India plans to ease rice export curbs

New Delhi exports more than 4 million metric tons of premium long-grain rice to countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the US

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Dubai to develop ‘world’s largest’ fresh food hub

The planned logistics hub aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy to $8.7tn, by 2033

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Michelin Guide Dubai 2024: list revealed

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 selection includes four new one MICHELIN Star and six new Bib Gourmand restaurants

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BRICS countries back grain exchange idea, Russia says

The exchange would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers

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Abu Dhabi: Federal regulators unite to bolster new AGWA cluster

The AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance cluster aims to play a leading role in global efforts to tackle food shortages and water scarcity

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

We should take our lead from the regenerative farmers who have started reversing soil damage by understanding exactly what’s needed for each complex landscape and ecosystem under their guardianship

Abu Dhabi unveils AGWA to boost food security

Abu Dhabi unveils new economic cluster to boost food security

AGWA is expected to contribute Dhs90bn in incremental GDP to Abu Dhabi’s economy and attract Dhs128bn in investments by 2045

DP World, Maalexi join forces to boost food security in the region

DP World, Maalexi join hands to boost food security in the region

Maalexi’s digital platform allows thousands of UAE-based SMEs to procure food and agricultural products more safely, quickly and cost-effectively

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The Kitchen: Spinneys introduces its first food hall concept

The food hall, covering 4,950 square feet, is located on the Lower Ground Floor in Dubai Mall

‘Gastronomy plays a huge role in drawing tourists to Dubai’, says DFRE CEO Ahmed Al Khaja

The CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) tells us about the growth and impact of Dubai Food Festival, and how it has positioned the emirate as an international culinary hub

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Who are the two iconic Indian spice brands under scrutiny?

For decades, India’s spice makers MDH and Everest have been ubiquitous in kitchens around the world, with their products being essential ingredients in a range of preparations

Middle East and tackling food prices

World food prices up in April for second month, says UN agency

The FAO’s cereal index inched up to end a three-month decline, supported by stronger export prices for maize

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Spinneys increases retail share offering for upcoming IPO

The supermarket chain aims to raise up to Dhs1.38bn($375m) from its IPO

Here’s what you need to know about the US bird flu outbreak

Bird flu, officially called highly pathogenic avian influenza, has increasingly spread to mammals, raising concern of human transmission

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Meituan in Saudi Arabia: Chinese food delivery platform looks at expansion

Meituan is hiring under KeeTa, the brand name it uses for food delivery operations in Hong Kong

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What food startups should focus on to succeed in the GCC: Key insights

WOK BOYZ CEO Gaurav Sabharwal provides insights into building and scaling a food startup in the GCC market