Virtual brands operating out of ghost or cloud stores will outnumber physical restaurants in five years’ time, according to Deliveroo regional executive
F&B
Dark kitchens
The rise of dark kitchens in the UAE amid coronavirus
The pandemic has shifted how people eat, and the F&B industry has responded with a greater focus on delivery options
Driscolls
Driscoll’s and Global farms partner up to grow raspberries in the UAE
The Emirati raspberries are available until March in select retail stores
Aegis Hospitality
Dubai’s trendy Akiba Dori serves up ambitious expansion plan
At least three new venues to open this year in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with eyes on international growth
Anastasia El Hage
E-commerce platform Hubb launches in F&B market with low flat fee structure and access to customer data for outlets across the UAE
Hubb provides an affordable monthly subscription-based service for restaurants, offering a cost-effective option to help start-ups and independent restaurant chains to thrive
F&B
UAE F&B exports rise 26% in 2018
The UAE’s re-exports also rose 28% compared to 2017, according to a senior Ministry of Economy official
Aegis Hospitality
Food delivery will stabilise 40% of F&B – Sunset Hospitality CEO
Transactional brands must adjust their business models to retain traffic, according to Antonio Gonzalez
cuisines
French produce imports to UAE hit $450 million
The Middle East accounted for $2.2bn of the $65bn worth of food that France exports around the globe
Dubai Food Festival
Revealed: how Dubai is growing its F&B appeal
More than 470 new outlets open in the first half of 2018, says Dubai Municipality
Dilmah
Sri Lankan tea giant eyes expansion in Gulf region
Dilmah plans sales boost through tie-ups with five-star hotels, regional airlines, and launching more t-Lounges
Emiratesfoodbank
UAE Food Bank says to collect leftovers from Gulfood exhibition
Officials also reveal that third site of the Food Bank will be inaugurated soon in Al Muhaisinah
Dubai Customs
Dubai’s food trade tops $19bn in first 9 months of 2017
Dubai Customs figures reveal that imports made up the lion’s share of external trade last year
F&B
Subway franchise operator says planning Gulf retail expansion
YYT Food Corporation expects to open 19 new GCC retail locations by the end of 2018
F&B
Sharjah’s Funoon District set to open by end-2018
Project will play host to more than 20 food trucks, kiosks, restaurants, and cafes
Binghatti
Dubai’s BinGhatti eyes $136m hospitality investment
Investment arm says it plans to open more than 200 F&B outlets and boutique hotels
Dubai Food Park
UAE food consumption set to rise to 59m tonnes by 2025
New report also says total food sales in the UAE reached $329bn last year
Driving Hotel Value
UAE hotels can increase value by 22% through room, F&B and energy initiatives
Knight Frank’s hospitality report suggests outsourcing F&B operations and investing in modern equipment