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UAE better prepared to navigate pandemic, food and water security, minister says Waheed Abbas/Dubai Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/ Khaleej Times Country has managed plentiful supplies at critical time. The UAE’s food supply chain is better prepared to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic than several other countries, thanks to its advanced preparations and national food security strategy plan, said the UAE’s Minister of State for Food and Water Security. “For many years, we have been preparing ourselves and recognised before the pandemic that over-reliance on global food supply chain makes us vulnerable, that occur beyond our control. So we developed a nationwide plan,” Mariam Almheiri said during the opening address of the Gulfood 2021 Innovation Summit, which began at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday. ....
Immunity boosting F&B products see increased interest at Gulfood 2021 [email protected] Filed on February 23, 2021 Experts have noted an increase in demand for fresh fruits, vegetables, and juices, during the pandemic - Photo by M. Sajjad Certain foods and beverages that aid in boosting immunity have been drawing increased interest from retailers, experts noted at the Gulfood 2021 exhibition. Speaking to Khaleej Times at the event, several exhibitors revealed that, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, there had been an increase in demand for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items that were known to boost the body’s immune system. ....
International F&B companies see great potential in UAE as regional hub Visitors at the Gulfood 2021 exhibition at DWTC - Photo by Juidin Bernarrd Experts say that the Gulfood exhibition attracts key industry players from other big and relevant markets from the Mena region such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt International F&B companies that are looking for growth opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region have crowned the UAE as their ‘perfect’ gateway into region, experts said at the 26th edition of the Gulfood exhibition. Speaking to Khaleej Times at the event, Frederic Szabo, MD of Business France Middle East, said that the UAE has always been seen as a base of operations for many international companies that are interested in expanding their presence to the rest of the GCC region. ....
Madayn takes part in Gulfood 2021 in Dubai By: Times News Service Muscat: The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates – Madayn began its participation at one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade shows – Gulfood 2021, which kicked off on Sunday at Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates. The five-day event is witnessing the participation of 2,500 companies representing the food and beverage industry from various countries worldwide. Hamood bin Abdullah Al Balushi, Director of Omani Products Department at Madayn commented that Madayn is participating at Gulfood for the ninth consecutive year given the significance of being present at such a global platform to promote Omani products and explore new markets for these products. “Gulfood presents an ideal opportunity for the Omani food industries to feature their high-quality products to visitors from different countries. Madayn aims through the exhibition to disseminate awareness ....
Covid-19: How has the UAE, GCC food sector changed during the pandemic Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times The pandemic had accelerated their plans to go completely digital. Food and beverage suppliers across the UAE and the GCC region have seen a significant growth in their online business and delivery portals, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts said at Gulfood 2021 trade show. The show, which opened its doors on Sunday at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), features over 2,500 international brands from 85 countries, and will run until February 25, 2021. Experts at the event highlighted how the F&B industry had to adapt to a new normal as a result of several safety and social distancing measures impacting the way that they usually do business. Many noted that the pandemic had accelerated their plans to go completely digital, while others said that they had started offering online delivery services to businesses and consumers in order to promote ....