The shift is triggering a projected eight-times surge in the size of plant-based meat market to $500 million by 2030 from a mere $60 million in 2023
Healthy food
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Dubai
UAE meal plans: Are they worth it? Experts weigh in
Dubai’s meal plan industry is expanding due to demand for convenient, healthy food options among busy professionals – but is it really worth the hype?
food products
Tata Group enters UAE packaged food market with millet-based snacks and breakfast products
Tata Consumer Soulfull will initially introduce millet-based snacks and cereals in the UAE and Kuwait, and expanding to other GCC markets in 6-12 months
Deliveroo
You are what you eat: Healthy diet drives employee productivity and business growth
Adverse mental health costs the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity, leading companies to focus on nutrition and wellbeing activities to address employee wellness and boost morale
delicious healthy food
Healthy diet: Dubai foodtech Greeno to open self-checkout food kiosks across corporate offices
Foodtech startup Greeno focuses on providing healthy options for office employees, aiming to promote a healthier lifestyle
cat
Vegan cats ‘healthier’ than meat-eating felines, says new study
The study also suggested that a vegan diet could benefit domestic cats’ health
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
healthy diet
UAE Ramadan 2023: 5 tips to stay healthy, lose weight during the Holy month
Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenging period for those who struggle to maintain healthy habits
Dubai
Global health food brand VkusVill launches e-grocery in Dubai through YallaMarket delivery
VkusVill currently has more than 1,350 stores in 70 cities across CIS and China, besides over 120 dark stores, a mobile app, and an online store
Dubai
Rising vegan trend: Indian vegetarian f&b chain MyGovindas eyes GCC expansion
The restaurant chain also plans to launch new product segments such as popular Indian snacks, herbal tea and a range of sweets from different parts of the South Asian country, including zero-sugar sweets under its brand
food industry
Vegan market to grow up to $34 billion in 2030 due to ‘hatred for animal protein:’ report
Europe is expected to dominate the global plant-based food market during the forecast period, which ranges from 2022 to 2030
Agthia Group
UAE food major Agthia completes takeover of healthy snacks firm BMB
Agthia Group chairman says transaction ‘will create immediate value accretion for our shareholders’
consumer habits
How consumer behaviour is changing the future of food production
Food industry needs to further drive sustainability, innovation, and new advancements on the digital front, while catering to the demand of cleaner food products
F&B business
How Dubai can be a vital hub for foodtech
Government-led initiatives, such as Food Tech Valley, and its location, make the emirate ideal for home-grown food innovations
Diabetes
Global F&B giant to open Dubai tech centre to create healthier products
Tate & Lyle set to open Technical Application Centre to help manufacturers lower sugar, fat content amid diabetes epidemic
delivery services
Healthy eating, grocery delivery in GCC here to stay post-pandemic
Covid-19 was a catalyst for burgeoning trends across sectors, and the food industry was no exception, with the pandemic fuelling a rise in healthy eating as well as home delivery
acquisitions
Abu Dhabi-based Agthia fully acquires Dubai’s BMB Group
Agthia will acquire 100 percent of BMB in a transaction that is expected to be fully funded by cash