Kuwait City: Nizar Choucair, the Lebanese entrepreneur renowned for elevating his childhood passion for chocolate into the globally beloved brand ‘Patchi’, has passed away. His visionary approach transformed chocolate into an art form that resonates deeply, creating enduring memories and cultural connections. Born in Beirut, Choucair moved to Kuwait at 18 and began his career […]
You might have heard of finger chips. But finger ice cream? When a resident Orlem Brendan Serrao (27) ordered a cone ice cream on Wednesday through an online delivery app little did he realise that he would be in for a big shock. He opened the lid of the Yummo butterscotch cone and started slurping the ice-cream […]
Global investment giant Blackstone teams up with ADIA and GIC to buy a stake in Haldiram Snacks Pvt Ltd. Abu Dhabi: In a significant move last month, Blackstone, a leading investment firm, had joined forces with two sovereign wealth funds, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Singapore’s GIC, to acquire a stake in Haldiram Snacks […]
The world’s top orange juice manufacturers are confronting a significant supply crisis, prompting them to consider alternative fruits. A report by Fundecitrus and CitrusBR highlights that Brazilian orange farmers are experiencing their smallest harvest in decades due to the climate crisis and a citrus disease known as greening. Brazil, the leading global producer and exporter […]
Riyadh: The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has discovered troubling efforts to hide or destroy evidence and potential collusion among food inspectors following the recent food poisoning incident in Riyadh. In response, the authority is intensifying its investigations and has pledged that severe accountability measures will be enforced against any negligent officials, including those whose […]
When McDonald’s shut down all its restaurants in Iceland in 2009, one man bought his last hamburger and fries. “I had heard that McDonald’s never decompose so I just wanted to see if it was true or not,” Hjortur Smarason told agencies. Over a decade later, the seemingly indestructible meal still looks almost new. It […]
Dubai: The Food Innovation Conference 2024, organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), began in Dubai today with the theme ‘Reimagining Future Food Systems’. Bringing together over 150 global experts, academics, innovators, and representatives from public and private sectors and farming communities, the three-day […]
Sharjah: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched the inaugural phase of Mleiha Dairy Farm and unveiled its visual identity, setting the stage for a groundbreaking venture in organic farming. The event, graced by the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, […]
Dubai: The Dubai Restaurant Week, a cherished fixture of the annual Dubai Food Festival calendar, starts from today, marking the start of a delectable 17-day journey filled with gastronomic delights, culinary innovation, and exceptional value. Running until 12 May, Dubai Restaurant Week invites diners to explore a diverse selection of menus at unbeatable value from […]
Dubai Food Festival’s 11th edition, from April 19 to May 12, offers a 23-day culinary extravaganza, featuring diverse experiences and new highlights. Dubai: Prepare for the culinary extravaganza of the year! Dubai Food Festival 2024 is set to tantalize taste buds from April 19 to May 12. Celebrating the city’s diverse culinary landscape, this 23-day […]
Dubai: AlShaya Group, the franchisee that owns the rights to Starbucks in the Middle East, has announced plans to lay off over 2,000 employees due to difficult trading conditions resulting from consumer boycotts related to the recent conflict in Gaza, as per agency report. The job cuts, which began on Sunday, represent around 4 percent […]
