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Chocolate
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai viral chocolate owner ‘frustrated’ by copycats
Founder Sarah Hamouda explained that its FIX’s “quality, creativity, and precision” that makes the chocolate different
Dubai viral chocolate: FIX founder Sarah Hamouda reveals how she built the ‘Hermes of Desserts’
In her first in-depth interview following her global success and recognition, Dubai-based Sarah Hamouda talks to Arabian Business about how her pregnancy craving turned into a chocolate empire which received the ultimate royal recognition
Plane chocolate: Emirates serves 45m choccies a year with cakes, tarts, lollipops and mousse on the menu
Emirates passengers consumed 45m chocolates in the past year as customers in all classes enjoy sweet treats
Dubai’s Emirates serves over 40m chocolates a year
Plane chocolate: Emirates serves 40m pieces of chocolate every year
Sweet deals: Cocoa price at 46-year high, chocolate cost may increase
The price of cocoa is at its highest in 46 years, meaning the cost of buying chocolate could increase
Saudi Arabia reveals sweet tooth with $9.3bn industry investment
Figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reveal 1,066 sweets and chocolate factories across the kingdom
World’s fourth type of chocolate launches in Dubai
Ruby has a reddish colour and sour taste, and comes almost 90 years after the launch of white chocolate
Nestle launches new Dubai-produced KitKat range
The new chocolate bars are sourced from 100% certified sustainable cocoa and include Cherry Brownie, Strawberry Cheesecake, Creme Brulee and Tiramisu flavours
Ramadan vegan chocolate dates launched in Dubai
UAE grown dates dipped in vegan chocolate are now available for those living the plant life
Dubai’s largest chocolate Easter egg goes on display
The 2.5-metre tall, 200 kilogram egg has over 436,000 calories.
In pictures: Saudis attend the International Coffee & Chocolate Exhibition
It is the biggest specialized Exhibition in KSA and the Middle East, in its fourth edition 2017 which will be held in Riyadh on December 3-6, 2017 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) in the capital Riyadh.