This innovative tool will analyse emerging trends and provide consumer insights, enabling Nestlé to make actionable decisions that uncover new business opportunities and accelerate product development to meet the evolving needs of consumers across the region Nestlé announced a partnership with Dubai AI Campus to develop a cutting-edge AI-powered tool[Read More…]
Middle East
Madinah date production up by 31% in 2024
This remarkable growth not only demonstrated the agricultural advancements in the region but also significantly contributed to greater self-sufficiency and reinforced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s food security strategies The Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture reported that date production in 2024 exceeded 343,000 tonnes, marking[Read More…]
Emirates’ vision for vegan customers highlights innovative ingredients and culinary excellence
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…]
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…]
