Emirates offers an impressive selection of 300+ vegan recipes, served on flights to 140 destinations worldwide Refined vegan cuisine is an important consideration at Emirates, as numbers of vegan customers continue to rise globally, and many non-vegan customers opt for vegan cuisine when flying, as a lighter option is often considered[Read More…]
Middle East
Kraft Heinz appoints Marcel Regis as President
Marcel will be based in Brazil and will lead the Kraft Heinz business in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa The Kraft Heinz Company announced the appointment of Marcel Regis as President, West and East Emerging Markets, effective February 3, 2025. Marcel will be based in Brazil[Read More…]
DCT Abu Dhabi partners with ne’ma to reduce food waste
The national food loss and waste initiative is at the core of the UAE’s efforts to ensure food security and address climate change The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, to promote[Read More…]
Dubai International Chamber facilitates expansion of Farm to Plate business into Eswatini
The chamber played a crucial role in connecting the company with key stakeholders in the Southern African nation Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully supported the expansion of Farm To Plate, a Dubai-based agri-food technology solutions provider, into the Kingdom[Read More…]
Saudi’s Tanmiah Food partners with China’s Chengdu Design & Research Institute
This collaboration is considered an essential part of Tanmiah’s long-term strategy to boost food security Tanmiah Food Company, a market-leading provider of fresh and processed poultry and other meat products, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Chengdu Design & Research Institute (CDI), a Chinese contractor firm with[Read More…]
Coffee cultivation reemerges as economic activity in Saudi
These initiatives align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 The ancient profession of coffee cultivation in the Rijal Almaa Governorate has reemerged as a significant economic activity in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. This revival has drawn the attention of local farmers, who have revitalised historic farms known[Read More…]
Oman to boost poultry production
This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for premium poultry products in Oman and beyond Oman-based A’Saffa Foods SAOG has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan to boost its annual broiler chicken production capacity from 48 million to 60 million birds. According to Oman Observer, this initiative[Read More…]
China’s Keeta Drone obtains commercial license from Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
These routes enable fast and efficient delivery of food, medicine, and other essential goods Keeta Drone, a subsidiary of China’s tech and retail giant Meituan, has become the first company in the UAE to secure a commercial license for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries. Granted by the[Read More…]
Saudi’s Tanmiah Food inaugurates central monitoring system
The Central Monitoring System delivers real-time operational data to the central team, enabling seamless oversight, thus ensuring swift and informed decision-making Tanmiah Food Company, a market-leading provider of fresh and processed poultry and other meat products, animal feed and health products, and a foods brand franchise operator, has inaugurated the[Read More…]
Hunger in the Arab region reaches new height: UN report
Around 186.5 million people – 39.4 per cent of the population – faced moderate or severe food insecurity Hunger in the Arab region worsened amid deepening crises in 2023, according to a UN report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the[Read More…]
