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Brightly coloured freeze-dried fruits, such as strawberries, are popular. © Getty Images

Freeze-dried superfoods: Thai manufacturer eyes Dubai as launchpad for Middle East expansion

Thailand-based 3 Seasons Holding is gearing up to expand its operations into the Middle East, with plans to enter the region through Dubai within the next two years.

Vlinder Chocolate has launched six flavours of its filled-chocolate bars in South Korea. ©Vlinder Chocolate

Saudi Arabia’s Vlinder Chocolate enters South Korea amid relentless ‘Dubai chocolate’ craze

Saudi Arabia’s Vlinder Chocolate recently debuted its “Dubai chocolate-style” products in South Korea, on the back of the viral food trend that has taken the market by storm over the past year.

Gautam General Trading observes a growing popularity of smaller pack sizes in the Middle East. ©Gautam

Gautam eyes top rice importer spot in Middle East, anticipates Saudi to be biggest growth driver

Indian rice company Gautam General Trading (GGT) is aiming to build on its success in the UAE and Oman to expand in Saudi Arabia, which it believes will be a key market to drive growth and help it claim top spot among rice importers in the region.

Some sociodemographic factors were found to be significantly associated with the consumption patterns of coffee in Saudi Arabia. ©Getty Images

Saudi coffee trends: Local products faring well, caffeine intake levels within recommended limit despite rising popularity

A study on coffee consumption patterns in Saudi Arabia has found that Saudi coffee is more widely consumed than Turkish coffee among the local population, and that caffeine intake levels remain within the daily recommended limit despite the category’s...

A new synbiotic yoghurt could reduce oxidative stress in adults with metabolic syndrome. © Getty Images

New synbiotic yoghurt offers novel solution for metabolic syndrome management – study

A synbiotic yoghurt could help reduce oxidative stress in adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a new RCT.

Linafsi seeks to bring unique and diverse flavours of healthy snacks to the Middle Eastern market. ©Linafsi

Dubai-based Linafsi prioritises flavour innovation, sales channel expansion to stand out in competitive healthy snacking market

Dubai-based healthy snack brand Linafsi is adopting several strategies to overcome stiff competition, including flavour innovation and localisation, exploring new product formats, and expanding sales channels.

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Freeze-dried superfoods: Thai manufacturer eyes Dubai as launchpad for Middle East expansion

Saudi Arabia’s Vlinder Chocolate enters South Korea amid relentless ‘Dubai chocolate’ craze

Gautam eyes top rice importer spot in Middle East, anticipates Saudi to be biggest growth driver

Saudi coffee trends: Local products faring well, caffeine intake levels within recommended limit despite rising popularity

New synbiotic yoghurt offers novel solution for metabolic syndrome management – study

Dubai-based Linafsi prioritises flavour innovation, sales channel expansion to stand out in competitive healthy snacking market

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