Saudi Arabia’s love story with French cheeses
French cheese is also gaining popularity in the wider GCC: Kuwait has seen imports up nine percent in 2020, and the UAE imported 15,710 tons.
Lebanese cheese? Yes, please!
Lebanon is a country known for its flavorsome food, not least its delicious dairy products. Barbara Massaad, cookbook author, food consultant and president of Slow Food Beirut, shares her insight on Lebanese cheeses.
Specialty cheese hits Kuwait
Demand for cheese is growing in Kuwait, much like the rest of the Middle East. We spoke with Antoine Obeid, regional managing director of Farmland, to learn more about La Maison du Fromage, the country’s first specialty cheese store.
Say cheese
If one thing’s certain in 2021, it’s that our enduring love affair with cheese will keep maturing. We spoke to two renowned cheesemongers and a cheese specialist to get a taste of the upcoming trends for this much-loved snack and essential ingredient
Bringing great USA cheeses to the Middle East
The USA Cheese Guild’s executive director, Angelique Hollister, and chef Antonio El Khoury, director of culinary programs, give us the lowdown on how they are promoting Cheeses from the USA to consumers in the Middle East.
Meeting Marc Ghaoui: The talent behind artisanal charcuterie and cheese
An investment of USD 350,000 would move this project to another level as it would prepare the products for export.
Global cheese market to reach USD 100 billion in 2024
Several large groups are leading the sector. These include Lactalis Group, Fonterra, Dairy Farmers of America, and Arla Foods.
Global vegan cheese market on a growing curve
This is mainly driven by a growing awareness of lactose-intolerant conditions which is also boosting sales. Consumers are buying dairy alternatives.
La Maison du Fromage, Kuwait’s first cheese specialty store
Antoine Obeid, a native of Lebanon has had an affinity for cheese for almost half a century. This passion saw him entering the industry and, in turn, working at and visiting some of the world’s biggest producers
