Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food security and sustainability by producing an innovative wheat variety with[Read More…]
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HEINEKEN appoints Guillaume Duverdier Regional President Africa and Middle East
Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed Roland Pirmez Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announces that it has appointed Guillaume Duverdier as Regional President for Africa Middle East (AME) and member of the HEINEKEN Executive Team, as of 1 July 2025. Guillaume, currently Managing Director of HEINEKEN México, will succeed[Read More…]
UAE signs MoU with SGS Gulf to enhance quality control over food
This MoU represents a vital step towards enhancing consumer protection in the UAE The UAE Ministry of Economy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGS Gulf Limited to enhance cooperation in monitoring the quality of food and consumer products in the country’s markets and ensuring their[Read More…]
Dubai ranks second globally as gastronomy capital
The report highlighted the latest trends, major achievements, and key milestones in the emirate’s food and restaurant sector over the past year The third annual Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the city’s outstanding and growing status as a leading destination for[Read More…]
SIG and partners develop solution for recycling used beverage cartons in Egypt
At present, there is no formalised system for waste collection and recycling in Egypt SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen to establish Egypt’s first end-to-end recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons. This initiative will help to restructure the Egyptian recycling landscape and turn waste into[Read More…]
UAE Food Bank partners with National Food Loss and Waste Initiative
The initiative focuses on managing food surplus safely and efficiently to minimise waste The UAE Food Bank has announced a strategic partnership with the National Initiative to Reduce Food Loss and Waste, “Ne’ma,” aimed at enhancing support for those in need and contributing to environmental sustainability. This partnership will organise[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia achieves self-sufficiency in egg production
Kingdom’s egg production not only meets domestic demand but also generates a surplus Saudi Arabia’s poultry sector has achieved complete self-sufficiency in table egg production, with output expected to exceed 8 billion eggs by 2024, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The ministry noted that the Kingdom’s[Read More…]
Indonesia’s Lemonilo expands to Qatar
This strategic expansion is made possible through the partnership with major retail chains, including the key account Al Meera, followed by Carrefour, Lulu, Monoprix, and Oqod Lemonilo, Indonesia’s leading brand for healthier consumer food, announced its expansion into Qatar. Starting from the first week of March 2025, Lemonilo’s highly popular instant noodle varieties from Indonesia, with[Read More…]
Saudi Savola Group reinforces business in Egypt
The inauguration aligns with the Saudi group’s objectives to strengthen its position in Egypt Savola Egypt, a subsidiary of Savola Group, has officially inaugurated its new headquarters (HQ) in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement. The inauguration aligns with the Saudi group’s objectives to strengthen its position in Egypt, according to a press[Read More…]
CMA CGM Foundation and Egyptian Food Bank partner for food security
The collaboration kicks off with a large-scale Ramadan initiative, distributing 1,000 food parcels The CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank have established a long-term partnership to support communities in need in Egypt. The collaboration kicks off with a large-scale Ramadan initiative, distributing 1,000 food parcels to support approximately[Read More…]
