52 new food processing bylaws issued in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs issued 52 new bylaws to regulate food processing facilities. The bylaws cover...
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Saudi food and agri sector outlook remains strong
The Saudi food and agriculture sector retains its positive outlook due to growth in demand supported by a young and...
Oman: Linking up the food chain
New investments in Oman’s agro-industries will not only help bolster the Sultanate’s food security and ease reliance on imports, but...
Qatar's food industry to grow fastest in GCC
Qatar's food production industry accounts for only about 7% of the country's domestic consumption, a new report said yesterday highlighting...
Food consumption in GCC to reach 49 million tons by 2017
Food consumption in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region will expand at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent over 2012-17,...
GCC halal food imports to rise to $53 billion by 2020
With the total food import to the Gulf region set to double by 2020, the regional halal food industry is...
KSA strong hospitality growth drives demand for food and beverages
The hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed an unprecedented boom over the last several years. Saudi...
Saudi food firm posts 48% rise in Q2 profit
Saudi Savola Group posted a 48 percent rise in its second quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts on improved profitability...
Frozen foods producer Al Kabeer to open SR50 million plant in Saudi Arabia
Al Kabeer Group, a major local producer of frozen foods, is planning to open a 50 million riyal plant in...
Iraq seeks to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat
Iraq's state grains board has issued an international tender to buy at least 50,000 tons of wheat which can be...
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