Bidfood becomes exclusive foodservice distributor For JING™ Tea in the UAE
JING™ Tea is the first tea brand in Bidfood UAE and Bidfood KSA’s portfolios, with plans to extend its regional partnership in Oman.
Region’s first Vegan Food Festival comes to Expo 2020
Taking place from January 14-30, the Vegan Food Fest will bring together the greatest plant-based food the region has to offer.
First Scottish-Lebanese whisky awarded at the World Whiskies Awards
Born in Scotland and raised in Lebanon, Glenbey received the Bronze Award in the category of “non-age Scotch whisky.”
Chef Nicolas Lambert participates in Butter of Europe campaign
A selection of the region’s home bakers have been given the opportunity to take part in a private workshop with pastry chef Nicolas Lambert.
Robert Parker magazine rates Chateau Ksara as “outstanding”
A blend of Arinarnoa and Marselan, Chateau Ksara’s Le Souverain was created to celebrate the winery’s 150th Anniversary in 2007.
Three new Dubai-based dark kitchen concepts to kick off in Q1 2022
The dark kitchen concepts are Sumaya’s, a modern fusion brand, and urban eating brand Avorito, which will house Bang! Bang! Burrito and Avo/Cato.
Two UAE bars on the world’s 50 Best Bars list for 2021
In the 17th place of the World’s 50 Best Bars came Zuma, Dubai, a modern Japanese izakaya with a venue and cocktails that stand out.
SLS Dubai appoints Cláudio Cardoso as culinary director
Chef Cardoso will bring a wealth of global experience from some of the world’s best fine-dining establishments.
Jumeirah Restaurants is the first in the region to introduce traceable seafood
Jumeirah Restaurants will implement a QR Code that diners can scan to view all traceability details of their fish and discover its journey.
The GCC’s food market in the next five years
Trends to keep an eye on include demand for organic and packaged food as well as tech advancements in food production.
