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Spinneys sets IPO price range, to make DFM debut on May 9

The subscription period for UAE retail investors will run from April 23-29, and for professional investors until April 30

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Spinneys IPO: Food retailer to list 25% of shares on DFM

The subscription period for UAE retail investors will run from April 23-29, and for professional investors until April 30

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Saudi Fisheries ‘relieves’ CEO of duties

In a statement, the company said that ‎Awad Farouk Al-Desouki is no longer CEO at Saudi Fisheries, effective from 15 April 2024

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Modern Mills Company debuts on Tadawul; IPO generated $40bn in orders

The IPO involved the offering of 24,549,600 shares, constituting 30 per cent of the company’s issued share capital

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India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

Traders estimate that India accounts for more than half of all onion imports by Asian countries

Almarai to invest over SAR18bn under five-year plan

Saudi Arabia’s Almarai to invest over SAR18bn under five-year plan

The strategy, which envisions investments in supply chain and tech capabilities, will be financed from the company’s operating cash flow

Abu Dhabi’s Unifrutti expands footprint with fresh acquisitions

Abu Dhabi’s Unifrutti eyes further Latam growth after fresh acquisitions

The company is owned by Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ and distributes 500,000 metric tonnes of fresh fruits worldwide per year

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Dubai breaks ground on mega $150m Agri Terminals facility

Agri Terminals will be Dubai’s largest multi-tenant facility for integrated agricultural processing and silo storage

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In numbers: Dubai registers 1.5 million food products in 2023

Dubai Municipality conducted a 65,230 inspections across over 26,000 registered food institutions in 2023

Americana Restaurants on MSCI UAE Index

Fast food operator Americana knocked by ME tensions

Americana is the regional franchisee for brands such as KFC, Hardee’s, and Pizza Hut

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The most expensive Valentine’s Day packages on offer in Dubai

Romantics in the UAE choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing experiences over traditional gifts

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Masdar City launches first indoor vertical farm

The vertical farm uses 90-95 per cent less water than conventional farms

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Saudi’s Tanmiah sees net profit rise 19.4% riding on poultry sales

Fresh poultry sales, the key contributor to FY 2023 profits, rose 18 per cent to SAR1.73bn over the previous year

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IHC sees 18% revenue jump in 2023, as diversification pays off

Diversification into new sectors and strategic acquisitions fuelled growth, with preliminary net profit remaining strong at Dhs32.75bn

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IHC’s Ghitha Holding acquires $211.2m stake in MNG Airlines

The acquisition strengthens Ghitha’s logistics and aviation, cementing its leadership in the regional food trading sector

Davos: MBRGI, WEF announce Dhs11m grant for food innovation initiatives

Davos: MBRGI, WEF announce Dhs11m grant for food innovation initiatives

MBRGI signed a letter of intent to enable the grant with UpLink Platform on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, taking place in Davos

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Gaza relief: UAE’s MBRGI contributes Dhs43m in direct food aid

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives has inked a new agreement with WFP to implement sustainable food projects and deliver food aid

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Fast-food chains: 9 steps to making the switch to sustainable packaging

The transition to a green economy is already underway and the food industry can play its part by switching to green and eco-friendly packaging materials

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Food, beverage is UAE’s second biggest sector after oil – report

The UAE’s food and beverage sector is going from strength to strength, according to report released by a body representing the industry

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Abu Dhabi: Here are the UAE capital’s latest Michelin starred restaurants

Erth, an Emirati restaurant is the latest entrant to the ‘star’ line-up

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Food Tech Valley’s ‘GigaFarm’ capable of growing 2 billion plants

ReFarm and IGS announced the partnership from their demonstration facility in Dubai

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Cover story: GMG’s Mohammed A Baker has a bold vision for his company

The CEO of GMG shares the retail giant’s global expansion strategy, and how its growth is driven by innovation and powered by excellence

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UAE targets reducing food loss, waste by 50% by 2030

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment unveiled the roadmap at the fourth National Dialogue on Food Security

Agthia Group’s nine-month revenue soars 10.9%

UAE’s Agthia Group posts Dhs3.27bn in nine-month revenue

The company reported a 12.7 per year-on-year increase in profit to Dhs205.6m, with the faster rate of growth relative to revenue

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UAE agribusiness in talks to acquire land in Egypt: Report

Egypt has been able to reclaim some desert as it seeks to feed a growing population but still only cultivates about 4 per cent of its total land area

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Saudi Arabia to host InFlavour Food and Beverage Expo in October

A joint venture of Tahaluf and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event is a key and influential platform for regional and global players in the food and beverage sector

Agtech firm Silal buys majority stake in SAFCO

ADQ-backed Silal acquires majority stake in SAFCO Group

The agtech firm said the deal will strengthen its presence in the hospitality, restaurant, and catering segments

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Grab a Double Double: Tim Hortons marks 300 stores in GCC and India

The group currently has 285 outlets in the GCC region and 22 in India as part of the Tim Hortons portfolio

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Global wellbeing conglomerate, GMG, is focused on supporting UAE’s food security strategy

GMG is helping advance national efforts to develop sustainable food production systems through modern technologies while enhancing local production

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Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App