Food magazine like no other in the regional market
Every issue we will profile food distributors, understand their strengths and weaknesses, showcase new products they are bringing to the Middle East and identify how they can assist kitchens in creating unique dishes.
Markus Zbinden, the co-founder and CEO of AVANTCHA Tea, discusses how sustainability, innovation, and culinary integration are shaping the future of tea culture Visionary, innovative, and detail-oriented, Markus Zbinden’s foray into luxury tea was no accident. In 2014, he combined his passion for high-quality tea with an entrepreneurial mindset to establish
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Sponsored: At Gulfood 2025, fifteen Welsh food and drink companies will represent Wales under the Cymru Wales banner, aiming to boost exports and expand their presence in international markets One of the world’s largest and most influential food and beverage exhibitions is set to take place from 17-21 February 2025 at
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Sponsored: The UAE’s first Lescure Best King Pie Competition, organised by Lescure and ICCA, took place on December 5 and 6, 2024, at ICCA Dubai The event provided a platform to highlight the premium quality of Lescure, PDO Charentes-Poitou butter, a renowned product of the French group SAVENCIA, to the region’s
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On December 11th, the French Dairy Board hosted an exclusive dinner in Al Quoz, Dubai, bringing together professionals from the dairy industry, including importers, retailers, dairy brands, and renowned chefs from the UAE The event, set in an art gallery adorned with artistic photographs of cream-based desserts, offered an immersive experience
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Wild Idol, the luxury alcohol-free sparkling beverage brand, has partnered with Drink Dry, the UAE's first online marketplace for premium non-alcoholic drinks. This collaboration enhances Wild Idol's mission to provide high-quality alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages, making its range of naturally alcohol-free sparkling wines more accessible to consumers in the UAE.
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Sponsored: Casinetto, a prominent supplier of premium Italian and European ingredients to the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) sector, has firmly established itself as a key player in the UAE’s foodservice industry With an extensive and diverse portfolio exceeding 3,000 items, Casinetto caters to the growing demand for high-quality, authentic products
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The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, recently hosted an interactive cooking session with local chefs at the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland (HTMi) in Riyadh The exclusive workshop was led by acclaimed Norwegian Chef Daniel Rouge, who focused on
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Sponsored: Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is the Irish government agency that manages the promotion, trade development and marketing of the Irish food, drink, and horticulture industry Ireland has always been synonymous with lush green fields, fresh, clean air, and plentiful rain. This key natural advantage creates the perfect environment for
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Three decades ago, Joe Bassili had a visionary idea that laid the groundwork for what is now the esteemed Bassili. Co—a brand synonymous with quality and innovation in the culinary world Starting with salmon production and a modest smokehouse in Lebanon, Bassili.Co has since flourished into a diverse collection of establishments,
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Planted, the rapidly growing alternative protein startup in Europe, is poised to enter the UAE market by collaborating with a prominent Middle East foodservice distributor Established in 2019, Planted has experienced remarkable expansion across seven European countries, and its entry into the Middle East, starting with the UAE, aims to accelerate
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On December 6, the French Dairy Board hosted an exquisite dinner at Chez Wam restaurant The event was a tribute to the opulent and diverse flavours of French dairy cream, attracting key professionals from the dairy industry, including importers, retailers, dairy brands, and esteemed pastry chefs from the UAE. Renowned chef
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IFFCO, the UAE-based international group, has taken a significant stride in addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions, revolutionising the olive oil production process. Through sustainable practices, IFFCO has introduced the first range of carbon-neutral olive oil products in the region under its popular Rahma brand, preserving rich flavours while
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These state-of-the-art machines offer benefits such as product testing, high-speed performance, volume flexibility, and SIG's Drinksplus capability, providing new opportunities for innovation in the F&B industry. SIG, a prominent provider of systems and solutions for aseptic packaging, has launched advanced filling machines, the SIG SmileSmall 24 Aseptic and SIG CleanPouch
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The internationally acclaimed beverage company brings its exotic range of beverages to Zoom Supermarkets, Emarat and ENOC gas stations throughout the region. Renowned for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and innovation, the extensive product range brand has a staggering presence in over 30 countries. Rubicon Exotic's expansion in the UAE further
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The partnership between IBFI and KSA's leading distributors aims to strengthen the sales growth for both companies Star Soda, a UAE-based soda brand manufactured by International Beverage and Filling Industries (IBFI), has announced its decision to expand its market share in KSA by appointing Binzagr Company as the exclusive distributor in
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Foodlink Luxury Catering aims to become the largest and foremost provider of luxury catering services in the world Sanjay Vazirani's Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.'s flagship division, Foodlink Luxury Catering, one of the top luxury catering firms, has announced the extension of its operations in Milan to serve the booming
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Foodlink Global Restaurants & Catering LLC has launched a new gourmet cloud kitchen brand, Art of Dum in Dubai, that is set to deliver an exceptional at-home fine dining culinary experience at the doorsteps of food connoisseurs in and around Dubai. Its delicacies pay homage to the culinary heritage of the
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Bidfood signs exclusive on-trade distributorship for fever-tree products in the UAE Bidfood UAE, a leading multi-channel foodservice provider of international food and beverage brands, has recently announced a partnership with Fever-Tree, a premium mixer brand. With this new development, Bidfood UAE has become Fever-Tree’s exclusive distributor for the UAE. Founded in 2005,
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BE WTR, a premium sustainable water brand, has joined forces with three Mina Seyahi hotels to promote more ecological water consumption In line with its commitment to removing single-use plastic bottles and in support of the UAE government’s Dubai Can initiative, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Le
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The inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai 2022 has debuted in the Middle East, highlighting 69 restaurants, with 14 Bib Gourmand restaurants, nine 1 Michelin star restaurants and two 2 Michelin star restaurants The first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai has been unveiled in the United Arab Emirates, recognising
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