Keeping it cool: the Middle East’s ice-cream market
In light of National Ice Cream Day on July 21, we enjoy a little taste of the Middle East’s ice-cream market.
A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC
An optician by profession, Yasmina Rizk pursued her passion for sweets by starting an ice-cream business, which she later launched in Dubai. We spoke to the general manager of Sweet Mania LLC, to hear more about her journey.
What’s Happening in the World of Ice Cream
Loved by children and adults everywhere, the ice-cream industry is experiencing substantial growth, with a projected CAGR of 8% from 2019 to 2024 and a market forecasted to exceed USD 91 billion in 2024. Chirine Salha, senior consultant, takes a closer look at how brands are catering to increasingly sophisticated palates.
UAE ice cream market to reach USD 142 million in 2021
IFFCO Group leads the market with a USD 44 million revenue. It distributes London Dairy, Igloo and Quanta. Mars GCC is second with a USD 16 million.
Blueberry Gelato shop to debut in the KSA
Al-Ghonaim has already started selling franchises with plans to develop over 10 branches in the KSA within three years.
Le Flocon artisanal ice cream shop opens in Beirut
Le Flocon, Lebanon’s first artisanal ice cream shop, is changing the ice cream game with its unique flavors. While the world’s first ice cream store opened in Europe at the end of the 17th century, Le Flocon is bringing a modern twist to this age-old treat. In an exclusive interview,...