#Food

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

Ramadan - food

Ramadan reflections: Crafting a sustainable future by reducing food wastage

Hospitality, especially during Ramadan, needs to reflect a conscious move away from overindulgence to crafting a sustainable future through reducing food wastage

Modern Mills Company starts trading on tadawul after successful IPO GettyImages-1057624978-e1636003123118

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

In numbers: Dubai registers 1.5 million food products in 2023 Getty Images For illustrative purposes

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

tanmiah FY 2023 results Image courtesy Tanmiah

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

Ghitha Holding acquires 44 per cent stake in MNG Airlines Image Supplied

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

Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2024 Image supplied

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

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

Mohammed A Baker, deputy chairman CEO of GMG Image Supplied

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

Samsung Food

Samsung Food, an AI-powered food and recipe service now available globally

The platform will act as a personalised assistant that helps users discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online