F&B manufacturing is steadily growing and is poised to reach $23.2 billion (AED 85.4 billion) by 2025 UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (F&B Group) has unveiled its Annual UAE Food Industry Report for 2023, offering a detailed look into the thriving landscape of the food and beverage sector across[Read More…]
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UAE’s Harees inscribed on UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage
Harees is a porridge-like dish that is most often eaten during important family gatherings, such as weddings, as well as at national and religious holidays, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the popular traditional[Read More…]
MAFI unveils $300 Mn agri-food industrial complex in Egypt
Comprising five state-of-the-art plants, the complex is set to become a beacon of innovation and productivity Egypt’s entrepreneur Ahmed Abou Hashima has revealed plans for a groundbreaking agri-food industrial complex, set to become the largest in the Middle East. With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in[Read More…]
The 21st Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo concludes with great impact on organic and natural products industry
The international forum convened expertise from Food & Beverages, Health & Wellness, Beauty & Cosmetics, Agriculture & Environment, and Sustainable Living sectors Middle East’s largest trade event for all things sustainable, natural, healthy, and clean which took place last week attracted over 12,000 trade visitors from 59 countries. The 21st[Read More…]
IFFCO and Tetra Pak partners to ensure sustainable production and packaging in Saudi Arabia
The MoU with Tetra Pak to maximise efficiency without compromising on quality or food safety IFFCO Group, as part of its ESG-based strategic plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an MoU with Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company, designed to drive the[Read More…]
KSrelief distributes 500 food baskets in Somalia
The project is part of the emergency intervention initiative presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) yesterday distributed 500 food baskets in the Federal Republic of Somalia, benefiting 3,000 individuals, as part of the Life-Saving Interventions Project in Food Security in[Read More…]
Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Union Coop to strengthen food supply chains
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of food supply chain and seeks to enhance its resilience, supporting the objectives of the Dubai food security strategy Dubai Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Coop to ensure sustainable provision of strategic food commodities in Dubai’s local[Read More…]
UAE’s first beer brewery set to open in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi updated its rules in 2021, allowing alcohol license holders to produce drinks on-site for consumption at licensed venues A beer brewery is set to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates this month, becoming the first company to legally produce alcoholic beverages in the region. Craft, a microbrewery[Read More…]
Ne’ma announces results of nationwide household survey at COP28
According to the survey, residents face challenges such as impulsive shopping habits and a lack of awareness about important information on food packaging During COP28, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, in partnership with the Behavioral Science Group, announced the results of a comprehensive nationwide household survey, marking[Read More…]
Aqua Bridge and Enertech launch Aqua Bridge Kuwait to boost local food systems
The joint venture aims to decarbonize Kuwait’s food supply chains Aqua Bridge Group, a global leader in aquaculture development and Enertech, the Kuwait-based innovator, investor, and developer of end-to-end sustainable solutions, announced the launch of Aqua Bridge Kuwait on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The joint venture aims to decarbonize Kuwait’s food supply chains, reduce reliance[Read More…]
