As consumers in the GCC increasingly focus on adopting fitter lifestyles, the regional health food industry has seen massive growth, suggests Mahmoud Adham, founder and CEO, Munchbox
Alan Smith succeeds Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, acting CEO of the group
The UAE government has taken several measures to ensure uninterrupted access to supplies since the virus spread
The Covid-19 pandemic, while ringing in other changes, is also spurring the UAE to grow more of its food
The flights were undertaken to 54 destinations to transport medical and food aid
The Fish Farm in Jebel Ali can produce about 3,000 tons of organic fish per year
The value of the country’s food imports in the first quarter of this year amounted to Dhs17.98bn
The app offers venues zero per cent commission for the first six months should they sign up during the first month
In case a food handler contracts the virus, the establishment must be closed
It has collaborated with South Korean vertical farming tech company n.thing
The platform, which launched in March, aims to minimise food wastage
The company operates 73 stores across the BinDawood and Danube supermarket chains
All government companies, except Petroleum Development Oman and the nation’s international investments, will fall under the new entity
The measures are aligned with precautions undertaken to ensure the health and safety of customers while ensuring business continuity
Participating retailers include Mitts and Trays, BLK Cab Coffee, Catch 22, Aprons & Hammers, Eggspectations, and Urban Seafood, among others
The stay-at-home protocol activated across countries to combat the spread of the virus has proven to be a game changer for the online shopping sector
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the kingdom introduced two initiatives worth $665m to support farmers and facilitate food imports
The company has set up a Covid-19 Response Fund worth $1m and has collaborated with government entities and charitable associations to assist regional communities
Last week, the company acquired 30 per cent of shares in National Petroleum Construction Co. it didn’t already own
The committee explored ways to further facilitate food trade and distribution, diversify import sources, support local food production and reduce food waste
The healthy food company has also crafted a special meal plan for those who want to continue to stay on top of their routine throughout the holy month
The funds follow Prince Alwaleed’s move to make available many of his assets to support the kingdom’s efforts against the pandemic
Over 500 three-course meals will be provided to Hala captains via the initiative
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo and its foundation are focused on providing financial assistance, medical equipment and meals as well as supporting local health authorities’ efforts across the region
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing social restrictions, online grocery shopping has taken an unprecedented flight
Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself
It has decided to reduce its commission fee by 15 per cent for restaurants across Dubai
The Federal Law No.3 of 2020 is aimed at organising food supplies in the event of crises, emergencies and disasters, as well as for achieving food sustainability
The association will act as a centre-point to connect and promote F&B stakeholders as well as curate the agenda for the UAE’s restaurant industry
The online stores on the list include large shopping centres and cooperatives, as well as grocery stores, meat and vegetable shops, and other services