The brand plans to significantly increase its franchise development pipeline through fresh franchise deals with successful, multi-unit investors The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a global speciality coffee and tea house, is bringing its unique blend of handcrafted beverages and warm hospitality to the idyllic shores of the Maldives. This expansion[Read More…]
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Halal industry to boom in Southeast Asia
The global halal food market reached $2,221.3 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to grow at a rate of 11.1 per cent, reaching $4.1 trillion by 2028 Recently, the Thai cabinet approved initiatives aimed at transforming Thailand into a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028. The goal is to[Read More…]
COTTI COFFEE hits milestone with 7000 stores worldwide
With operations spanning 28 countries and regions worldwide, the brand has seen rapid growth in both brand scale and market share COTTI COFFEE announced the launch of a new promotional campaign, in celebration of reaching 7,000 stores worldwide. This campaign is set to run till May 31. During the campaign,[Read More…]
Folk Maritime launches new container line in Saudi Arabia
The new box carrier is expected to provide its customers with non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services and create new trade lanes, offering end-to-end shipping solutions A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions. Poul Hestbaek is[Read More…]
Cathay Pacific upgrades inflight dining experience with exclusive collaborations
Partners include Rosewood Hong Kong, Mak’s Noodles, Veda, and many others, offering a variety of choices and options that cater to vegetarian and vegan diets as well Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific announced its exciting partnerships in the field of inflight dining, aimed at delivering an exceptional culinary experience to[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…]
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…]
olam food ingredients adds manufacturing capacity across Middle East and Africa
Through commissioning a new milk powder dryer and gravity flow production system, ofi remains laser-focused on servicing customers across the Middle East and Africa olam food ingredients (ofi), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients, has increased its ingredient manufacturing footprint by adding significant capacity to its[Read More…]
‘Presotea’ Taiwanese bubble tea brand expands in Middle East
It’s expected to establish its stores in the Middle East in the third quarter Presotea’s global presence is expanding steadily. It boasts an extensive franchise network of 18 stores throughout Australia, where it set up business outposts over the past few decades and Presotea is now the number one bubble tea brand in Perth.[Read More…]
Vietnam-based Vinamilk eyes international business diversification
To meet the growing demands with innovative solutions Following Gulfood Dubai 2023, the world’s largest food exhibition that took place earlier this year, Vietnam-based dairy firm Vinamilk has announced plans to participate in other trade promotion events such as Japan Foodex Fair, and FHA Singapore Fair, International SME Fair in Guangzhou,[Read More…]