The agreement paves the way for establishing an integrated dairy and milk powder production project in southern Algeria In a key development aimed at bolstering collaboration between Qatar and Algeria in agriculture and industry, Baladna Trading and Investment W.L.L., a subsidiary of Baladna Q.P.S.C., has entered into a shareholder agreement[Read More…]
Middle East
Saudi Arabia achieves record high poultry meat production
The Kingdom’s commitment to self-sufficiency in poultry meat is evident in its ongoing efforts to expand the sector through strategic investments Saudi Arabia achieved a significant milestone in poultry meat production during the first half of 2024. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced that the Kingdom recorded a[Read More…]
Oman’s Mazoon Dairy receives FSSC 22000 V6 certification
The FSSC 22000 V6 certification is a globally recognised food safety management system issued by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification Mazoon Dairy, Oman’s top dairy producer, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious FSSC 22000 V6 certification, a globally recognised food safety standard. This accomplishment signifies a[Read More…]
Australia secures trade deal with UAE
Key Australian exports to the UAE include meat, dairy, oil seeds, seafood, steel, canola seeds, nuts, honey, coal, chickpeas, lentils Australia’s Ministery for Trade and Tourism announced negotiations on the Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have concluded. The UAE is an important partner and Australia’s largest trade and[Read More…]
SALIC acquires Ukraine’s poultry producer MHP
MHP announced that SALIC purchased 13.51 million of its global depository receipts (GDRs) in the market Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has acquired a 12.6 per cent stake in Ukraine-based poultry producer MHP. MHP announced that SALIC purchased 13.51[Read More…]
Nestlé to establish first food factory in Saudi Arabia
The project aims in its initial stages to produce children’s food and to launch an automated production line with modern technologies for packaging In a significant move to boost local food production, Nestlé has partnered with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON” to construct its first[Read More…]
Oman launches first commercial saffron cultivation farm
The project, spanning an area of over 25,000 square meters in Al Jabal Al Akhdar Oman’s first commercial-scale saffron cultivation farm project has begun operations at a site in Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Saffron Oman aims to introduce the first batch of locally-grown saffron by the end of 2024. According[Read More…]
Pizza Express introduces expandable food truck in Dubai
This unique design ensures that Pizza Express can serve larger crowds without compromising the quality or quick service that the brand is known for Pizza Express has introduced a new expandable food truck in partnership with modular design experts wheelsAHOY. This innovative venture marks a new chapter in mobile dining,[Read More…]
ADQ partners with ne’ma to support UAE’s efforts to reduce food loss
ne’ma drives policy change and initiates projects to address the root causes of food waste ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with ne’ma, the UAE’s National Food Loss and Waste Initiative. Launched in 2022 in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed[Read More…]
Heinz launches robotic snack dipper in Saudi
The Hum Hum was designed using a state-of-the-art mechanical hand that dips and feeds gamers while they play Heinz, makers of the world’s favourite ketchup, have released a revolutionary solution tackling gamers’ irrational love for Heinz. Research showed that 90 per cent of gamers struggle with snacking while playing, in comes Heinz,[Read More…]
