Karam Wines shines at 2021’s Top 50 Vineyards in the World
This year saw 10 new destinations in the top 50, with Karam Wines in Lebanon grabbing the highest new entry, reaching number 14 in the list.
Online launch of Sosy Yoko in Lebanon
Developed and produced in Poland, Sosy Yoko is a gluten-free, vegan and 100% plant-based product that combines smooth mayonnaise and tangy wasabi.
Saudi Arabia’s love story with French cheeses
French cheese is also gaining popularity in the wider GCC: Kuwait has seen imports up nine percent in 2020, and the UAE imported 15,710 tons.
Impossible Foods debuts in the region through a partnership with Bidfood
Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger, is kosher, halal and gluten-free certified, and now exclusively available at select Dubai restaurants.
The 19th edition of the Tales of the Cocktail kicks off today
The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s education committee selected +60 digital seminars covering topics from F&B trends to mental health.
Domaine des Tourelles has launched GinBey, a Lebanese gin brand
Distilled at the Domaine des Tourelles winery, GinBey is the fruit of years of hard work and research by winemaker Faouzi Issa.
TiNDLE plant-based chicken to debut in the Middle East
Starting September 16, TiNDLE will be on the menus of eight restaurants, with close to 20 outlets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
eZad, the first dates online auction, has been launched
Farmers will list their dates for auction in eZad through a certification system that grades dates under reliable market standards.
The Malt Gallery launches a new branch in Batroun, Lebanon
The new Malt Gallery outlet not only operates as a premium alcohol boutique, but is also ideal for lunch, dinner or just drinks with friends.
The case for franchising
Hospitality franchising has quickly grown in popularity because it offers benefits to both parties. Adul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, weighs up the pros and cons of franchising.
