The report highlights Dubai’s culinary landscape and provides a comprehensive calendar of culinary events that showcase the city’s diverse, authentic, value-based, and experiential culinary experiences According to the recent Dubai Gastronomy Industry report released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the city is becoming increasingly popular as[Read More…]
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Survey reveals for taste 83% of people drink coffee
A survey reveals insights from 1,300+ coffee drinkers to help producers, marketers, and retailers drive more customers According to an online survey conducted by Drive Research, 73 per cent of people drink coffee every day. Although coffee is known to provide a boost of energy and alertness, the survey found[Read More…]
137 Degrees’ products salicylic acid-free, reinforcing uncompromised quality
The government Laboratory has conducted recent tests, further confirming the absence of salicylic acid in the aforementioned products Hong Kong’s 137 Degrees, a leading provider of high-quality plant-based milk products announced the testing results confirming the absence of salicylic acid in the 137 Degrees Almond Milk Original (1 Liter) and[Read More…]
58% of Australians resolve to eat healthier in 2024
New data from OpenTable has unveiled new revelations about Aussies New Year’s Resolutions, with findings showing 38 per cent of Australians admitting to lying about breaking theirs With the New Year upon us, OpenTable has revealed brand new consumer insights that delve into Aussie’s resolutions for 2024, with more than half (58 per[Read More…]
FAO Food Price Index declines by 13.7% in 2023
The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices ends 2023 about 10 per cent below its year-earlier level The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, with the sharpest drop in international sugar quotations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations[Read More…]
UAE’s food and beverage industry’s revenue reaches $7.63Bn in 2023
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…]
Global cumulative production of fishmeal and fish oil remains down
China’s slow economic recovery impacting fishmeal and fish oil consumption Cumulative total fishmeal production during the first ten months of 2023 was down by approximately 22 per cent compared to the cumulative production reported through October 2022, according to the IFFO reports. The predominant factor contributing to this decline must be attributed[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…]
Givaudan and Berkeley unveil transformative research on redefining efficiency in alternative protein
The new white paper outlines 10 pathways to more affordable, sustainable plant-based products In their fifth annual collaboration, Givaudan and the University of California Berkeley have released transformative research paving the way for enhanced efficiency in alternative protein. The latest white paper entitled ‘10 Alternative Protein Pathways: Opportunities for Greater[Read More…]
FAO Food Outlook predicts declining international trade in some basic foodstuffs
Global food import bill to hit a new record high in 2023, with a reduction in import volumes for the most vulnerable countries Production prospects across most basic foodstuffs are favourable, but extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions and sudden policy changes pose risks for global food production systems and[Read More…]
