Alpro launches newly formulated Barista oat drink in the UAE
Alpro, a forerunner in plant-based nutrition, has re-launched its new formulated Barista oat drink which delivers a creamier taste and superior micro-foam.
Barista Espresso partners with Spexal to empower the next generation of innovators
Barista Espresso, the leading Lebanese coffee brand renowned for its dedication to excellence has partnered with Spexal, a pioneering robotics company, to introduce a new coffee technology. The innovative and fun creation, executed by the NDU (Notre Dame University, Lebanon) students, is set to revolutionize the way people experience coffee. Exclusively active throughout the month of June, robotic creation promises to delight coffee enthusiasts and tech fanatics alike.
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A cut above with Oscar Germán Navarrete Terán, USMEF corporate chef
Oscar Germán Navarrete Terán, USMEF corporate chef for México, Central America and the Dominican Republic, explains why the US beef industry is leading the way when it comes to sustainable practices, quality and meeting customers’ demands.
Chateau Kefraya’s winemaker Fabrice Guiberteau wins an award
Chateau Kefraya’s winemaker Fabrice Guiberteau was recently awarded the prestigious title of Knight of the French National Order of Agricultural Merit. The award was presented to him by Philippe Faure-Brac, who was named the best sommelier in the world in 1992.
Homegrown plant-based meat brand Switch Foods inaugurates its first facility in the UAE
Homegrown foodtech startup Switch Foods inaugurates its first state-of-the-art exclusive plant-based meat production facility, located at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi. Switch Foods’ facility in KEZAD spans a 20,000 square feet plot and includes built-to-order equipment from leading global technology providers, a high-tech laboratory, an innovation centre, cold storage areas, preparation areas, logistics areas, and offices. The cutting-edge facility represents a significant milestone for the UAE’s burgeoning plant-based food industry, aligning with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to promote food security through sustainable innovations and diversified food sources.
The largest genetic analysis of grapevine varieties challenges preconceptions
Researchers answer the long-standing issue of how, when and where wine and table grapevines were domesticated through the biggest genetic study of grapevine types ever conducted, which included samples from previously unrecorded specimens in private collections.
EMF and Callebaut launch the NXT generation of chocolate in the UAE
After a string of successful launches, chocolate maker Callebaut has officially launched Callebaut NXT in the UAE. The entirely plant-based dark and milky tasting chocolates are completely dairy free.
Dairy business with Laurent Damiens, COO of CNIEL
Laurent Damiens, COO of CNIEL, sheds light on the current trends in dairy and explores sustainability and innovation within the industry.
Why we’re sticking with Japanese cuisine
Light, healthy and convenient, sushi unsurprisingly remains a top eating trend internationally, with regional appetite on the rise for sushi and other Japanese dishes. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tracks both the history of Japanese food and the latest trends, from humble rolls of rice to flavorsome fusion experience.