Organic Expo Dubai announces expert committee to steer the Middle Eastern organic sector
The Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo 2021 held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has announced its first Steering Committee, featuring distinguished leaders and diverse businesses that have been pioneers in implementing sustainability across consumer categories in the region. Shinu Pillai, the Exhibitions Director mentioned, “Given the […]
Year-on-year rise for organic, pure, raw and natural honey in the Middle East
Organic and natural honey, especially pure, raw honey, has truly taken off in the region. We asked expert distributors, importers, and thought leaders their opinion. Honey in the Middle East and Africa is valued at USD935 million in retail sales in 2020 and set to grow by 4% CAGR in 2020 constant terms to reach […]
The Superfoods Industry is Booming for Global and Local Suppliers!
Manu Mahdi, the founder of organicandreal.com, the largest online organic store in the UAE, shared his thoughts from a retailer’s perspective, “People are looking at buying products good for their health and healing. From a retailer’s perspective, more than 100 brands are coming in the Middle Eastern market regularly, because customers have become more […]
Urban Farming: The Way Forward
Crop One Holding is a vertical farm operator, the brainchild of the retail brand FreshBox Farms, with patented indoor plant and crop growth processes, free from pesticides and chemicals. They have recently partnered with Emirates Flight Catering, to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility, located in Dubai, UAE. As a Key Opinion Leader in […]
ORGANIC FOOD GROWS IN POPULARITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Vesna started in her early teens, although she didn’t really get serious about it until she finished high school. After graduating from the University of Western Sydney, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Vesna embarked on her international modelling career, working in cities such as New York, LA, Milan and London. Through her 18-year modeling […]
MINT LEAF OF LONDON IN DUBAI SOURCES ORGANIC
Mint Leaf of London, Dubai is a luxurious restaurant that offers guests an opportunity to experience its lifestyle offering – fine dining set in a stylish yet laid back venue and set amongst views on New Dubai and Burj Khalifa. We interviewed their Executive Chef, Vivek Kashiwale about his opinion on the organic industry. Please […]
DO IT FOR THE LOVE OF COOKING
Eat Well is a new restaurant and bistro that creates mouth-watering gluten free dishes. With Vegan, lactose free and Paleo options, it also grants a space to learn about healthy cooking, conduct private events, seminars and delivers customized meal plans. We interviewed their executive chef about his views on the organic industry in the region. […]
GUESTS NOW ARE MORE CONSCIOUS ON WHAT THEY EAT AND WHAT IS BEING SERVED ON THEIR TABLE
Sumo Sushi & Bento has been serving the best sushi in Dubai and throughout the GCC for more than 15 years, providing a unique family friendly, authentically fun Japanese restaurant. Now offering franchise opportunities globally, they continue to expand and offer this delicious experience to more Sumo Super Fans everywhere. Here is our interview with […]
HIGHER DEMAND FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Ultra Brasserie café offers the perfect place to mix, mingle, work, play and eat in Dubai. They use fresh produce in their ingredients exude a contemporary vibe. We interviewed Andrew Matthews, Head Chef at Ultra Brasserie café about the industry and from where he sources his products. Please tell us about yourself? In 2002, I […]
WALDORF ASTORIA UAE EMBRACES ORGANIC CUISINE
Some of the biggest hospitality Chains in Dubai are following the organic trend and are proving to be major buyers in the region. We interviewed Joe Diaz, Director of Culinary, Mina Seyahi Complex. Joe oversees culinary productivity for The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and […]