GNT opens colours base for GCC market
Global colours major GNT Group has opened an affiliate office in Dubai to service GCC countries which, the company says, are “becoming aware of the need for real colour solutions”.
Archives for May 17, 2016
Canadian home hydroponics start-up finds UAE distributor
Urban Cultivator has appointed Italian Food Masters as its sole distributor to supply its hydroponic gardening appliances to consumers and food service operators in the United Emirates.
Prunus mume extract significantly benefit liver functions over placebo
The Asian plum of the rosaceae family, has been studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver protecting properties. A study funded by Swiss company Stragen Pharma looks deeper into how this plum extract can benefit the liver.
Food safety concerns raised in market access spat
China’s WH Group's progress has stalled in its home market, despite international successes, due to the country's tough approach to food safety.
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Shimadzu unveils mid-range ICP-MS
Shimadzu has launched its ICPMS-2030 to the European market at Analytica 2016.
Gulf food companies see declines in first-quarter figures
Savola Group, Saudi Arabia’s biggest food producer, reported a 80.3% fall in first-quarter net profits, missing analysts’ forecasts and after an exceptional gain made a year ago.
Iranian meat suppliers experience export problems to CIS
Despite hopes from Iranian meat exporters that they could increase supplies to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), deliveries to the region, including most of the post-Soviet Union area, are not yet happening.
Why Is the Middle East hungry? Blame armed conflict
Armed conflict and revolutions have halted and in some cases reverse progress made by Middle Eastern and North African countries in reaching the UN’s development goals.
Korean firm seeks EU access for novel algal DHA oil
The South Korean company Daesang Corp has applied for novel food approval for its DHA-rich algal oil, claiming ‘substantial equivalence’ to an already-approved oil produced by DSM-owned Martek Biosciences.
'It's still an attractive market': How are companies overcoming political instability in Turkey?
At the crossroads of east and west, Turkey offers huge promise but given the current political and economic situation, there are also challenges. FoodNavigator spoke to both Turkish and global companies at Food Ingredients in Istanbul this month to get...
Caraway extract shows slimming potential for women
An aqueous extract of caraway seeds may suppress appetite and help slim waistlines and thighs in physically active women, says a new study.
PE fund acquires Middle East operator of Cinnabon and Seattle’s Best
Fajr Capital, a private equity investor in high-growth markets across the Middle East and Asia, has completed its acquisition of Cravia Group, one of the fastest-growing food and beverage platforms in the Middle East.