#Food

Shamal's Sudhin Siva on delivering distinctive dining experiences across UAE

Shamal’s Sudhin Siva on delivering distinctive dining experiences across UAE

The chief asset management officer at Shamal shares how the group is backing global brands like Five Guys and SUSHISAMBA while nurturing local concepts such as The Espresso Lab

Nejdeh Ghadimi, CEO of Mirak and Senior VP of Astoria

From farm to future: Mirak CEO Nejdeh Ghadimi share insights

Nejdeh Ghadimi, CEO of MIRAK and SVP of Astoria, explains how the new Al Ain facility is strengthening the UAE’s food security goals

Majid Al Futtaim – Retail's CEO on how Bright Bites blends play, learning, and healthy food

Majid Al Futtaim – Retail’s CEO on how Bright Bites blends play, learning, and healthy food

Dr Günther Helm, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, explains how the new concept blends play, learning, and healthier food choices

Arada, Tashas Group ink Dhs100mn JV to open restaurants across GCC

Arada, Tashas Group ink Dhs100m JV to open restaurants across GCC

The investment will support the growth of two brands within the Tashas Group portfolio: tashas, the premium café concept, and Cafe Sofi, a new, soon-to-launch brand

Saudi's new food violation rules: What eateries need to know

Saudi’s new food violation rules: What eateries need to know

A notable feature of the update is a set of new consumer-facing requirements aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe, which operates in the UAE, US, UK, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Nepal, India and Pakistan, is looking to accelerate its international growth with COFE Cloud’s data-driven tools

Americana Restaurants enters premium retail with carpo franchise deal

Americana Restaurants enters premium retail with carpo franchise deal

The company currently operates a portfolio of global brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, Peet’s Coffee, TGI Friday’s, and Baskin Robbins

Al Ain Farms Group, Finland’s FoodIQ to bring advanced food tech to region

Al Ain Farms Group, Finland’s FoodIQ to bring advanced food tech to region

AAFG will become the first company globally to industrially adopt FoodIQ’s patented multi-layer cooker (MLC) technology outside of Finland

Dubai now has 2 new 3 MICHELIN starred restaurants Dubai-Media-Office-

Dubai now has two restaurants with 3 MICHELIN stars, see details

A total of 14 restaurants in Dubai now hold One MICHELIN Star

Dubai’s food scene: Emirate ranks second globally as gastronomy capital

Dubai also topped the list for offering the most variety of dining experiences, ahead of Paris and Singapore

IFFCO, Griffith Foods end JV, pursue independent growth in MENA Image IFFCO Group for illustrative purposes

IFFCO, Griffith Foods end JV, pursue independent growth in MENA

IFFCO Group will continue to invest in cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and R&D facilities to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customer needs

Invictus Investment's CEO on agro-food, strategic investments, expansion

Invictus Investment’s CEO on agro-food, strategic investments, expansion

CEO Amir Daoud Abdellatif shares insights into the company’s recent acquisition of Merec Industries in Mozambique, its impact on regional food markets and the company’s ambitious vision for the future

Dilmah chairman Merrill J Fernando on following tradition to the tea 

Dilmah chairman Dilhan C Fernando on following tradition to the ‘tea’ 

Dilhan C Fernando shares insights on the legacy of the globally loved tea brand and its commitment to quality, sustainability and the future of tea 

Saudi Arabia's Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

This pricing reflects an implied market capitalisation of SAR1.5bn (approximately $400m) at listing

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive product innovation

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive F&B innovation

The partnership with Dubai AI Campus aims to anticipate consumer trends and shape the future of the food and beverage industry

How Givaudan is crafting unique sensory experiences for regional consumers

How Givaudan is crafting unique sensory experiences for regional consumers

Olga Bezukladova, regional innovation head at Givaudan Taste and Wellbeing, shares more details about the hub and the company’s work in the food and flavours space

Ayman Al Khaled of Subway UAE speaks to Gulf Business

Subway UAE’s Ayman Al Khaled on the brand’s appetite for growth

Subway UAE’s brand director delves into its strategic growth plans, commitment to local flavour, and focus on innovation as it navigates the region’s F&B landscape

Tetra Pak's Sonia Kayani on the brand's focus on innovation, sustainability 

Tetra Pak’s Sonia Kayani on the brand’s focus on innovation, sustainability 

Tetra Pak’s communications director for the Greater Middle East, shares insights on how the company is helping food producers meet growing consumer demand for sustainable solutions and innovative products

Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group poised to list shares directly on ADX

Abu Dhabi’s Mair Group poised to list shares directly on ADX

The company’s direct listing on the ADX will serve as a catalyst for its next phase of growth, marking a new era of purposeful, community-driven business success

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

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

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

Fourth Milling Company to float IPO on Saudi's Tadawul Image for illustrative purposes GettyImages-1255343916-e1723528847456

Fourth Milling Company to float IPO on Tadawul

The company has a robust presence in the Saudi flour market, and it is known for its premium FOOM brand, which holds the largest market share

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

food - Workers organise a watermelon stall at a fresh produce market in Dubai on March 21, 2023 ahead of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)

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

Grand Finale Group Michelin Dubai Guide 2024

Michelin Guide Dubai 2024: list revealed

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

The Kitchen by Spinneys

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

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

spinneys IPO to see 900 million shares listed image courtesy spinneys

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