The UAE food and beverage industry is thriving and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting businesses in the sector
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Dining
GCC F&B sector tipped to hit $128bn by 2029 as local brands take on international brands: report
The GCC F&B sector will see major growth before the end of the decade as international and home-grown brands face off says Knight Frank research
AI in hospitality industry
AI will revolutionise the F&B sector: Here’s how
Personalisation and efficiency gains are on the way for the F&B industry
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Zuma, Maido in Saudi Arabia: Global F&B majors cash in on Riyadh, NEOM with slew of new high-end restaurant openings
Dubai’s Atelier Group and London’s Pastor & Co are gearing up to launch several new luxury culinary experiences in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and NEOM
dubai chamber of commerce
Dubai’s appetite for F&B saw 6,478 companies launched last year
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has 22,585 F&B companies registered
Dubai Chambers
Dubai attracts $577m of foreign investment to boost UAE’s $16.4bn food and beverage retail sector
Dubai International Chamber highlights trends in the emirate’s developing food and beverage sector
climate change
Food for thought: Navigating responsible F&B in hospitality
It’s imperative that we adopt sustainable sourcing practices that balance efficient harvesting with the preservation of animal populations and crops
COP28
UAE announces plan to cut food waste by 50%
UAE minister launches plan to slash food waste, hotels agree to limit thrown away food
Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based Operation:Falafel launches massive new 1-metre shawarma
This is now available exclusively at the brand’s first dine-in store in Abu Dhabi for AED99
COP28
UAE urges f&b sector to adopt ‘climate conscious catering’ for COP28
The call comes ahead of the COP28 meet next month in Dubai
Dairy products
Nutridor launches new dairy production facility in Dubai with AED75m investment
The new Abevia factory at Dubai Industrial City will create over 200 new direct and indirect jobs, underscoring the company’s commitment to nurturing Emirati talent
Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based Operation: Falafel opens first dine-in store in Abu Dhabi
Located in the emirate’s Al Dana area, the new Operation: Falafel outlet offers a diverse menu, catering to various dining preferences, including dine-in, delivery, and takeaway options.
Dubai
Dubai, Riyadh food delivery ‘exploded,’ demand for vegan, healthy food skyrocketing, says F&B boss
Consumers in Dubai and Riyadh adopt more health-conscious food choices, driving a surge in food delivery markets and healthy restaurants
brick and mortar business
Why technology and delivery apps are integral to the overall success of a F&B business
Many restaurants and F&B outlets are adopting digital services such as QR code menus, data analytics that enable merchants to easily tailor their menus for their consumers, online table reservation systems, and much more
F&B
UAE invites investors to join $38bn F&B sector
UAE freezone looks to Gulfood to attract investors to booming hospitality sector
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi f&b major Agthia reports 14% jump in net profit to AED247mn in 2022
The Group’s net revenue in the year also increased 33 percent y-o-y to AED 4.07 billion
Chef
UAE f&b sector: Chefs are the new change agents
Sustainability is another buzz word which is catching up in the sector, reflecting the growing clamor on the issue globally and regionally