Middle East
Middle East Focus: PepsiCo Iraq, Egypt currency and El Nino
PepsiCo Iraq, Egypt currency and El Nino feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Gluten-free claims in the Middle East face tougher regulations
GCC regulators have submitted new standards to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that could tighten gluten-free food requirements
Saudi’s Kinza on why localisation is key to ASEAN Success
Saudi soft drinks brand Kinza is entering ASEAN for the first time, using deep localisation across products, supply chains and retail to drive growth
Middle East Focus: UAE healthier system, OSK growth and Iran food casualties
UAE healthier food system, OSK eyes regional growth and Iran war food casualties feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Al Rawabi CEO: Localisation, convenience key to Middle East protein boom
Protein demand is on the rise in the Middle East just like everywhere else, but companies need to prioritise some nuances in order to succeed, according to one of the region’s largest conglomerates
El Niño 2026 may be ‘largest since the 19th century’
The weather event will be the largest in living memory, according to the UK’s Met Office
Beverage manufacturers to face aluminium market volatility through 2026
The aluminium market is likely to remain volatile through the rest of 2026 with tariffs, capacity and elevated pricing likely to hit beverage manufacturers.
Can processed food exports ease Egypt’s currency crisis?
After weakening by over 82% against the US dollar over the past decade, the Egyptian pound is finally seeing some stability and even significant growth in its food exports
Roasted edamame taps high-protein, clean-label snack demand
As demand grows for high-protein and clean-label snacks, Zenko is betting roasted edamame can offer consumers a natural alternative to processed protein products
Inside the UAE’s push towards a healthier food system
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Strategy for Healthy Nutrition 2031 has grand plans to revamp health and nutrition in the country — but lofty challenges lie ahead
Middle East Focus: Agthia’s Fuell, Iran-US war and UAE Nutri-Mark
Agthia’s Fuell, Iran-US war and UAE Nutri-Mark feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
The climate shock that could reshape food costs until 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to drive the next wave of food inflation, leaving manufacturers with a narrowing window to protect margins before higher costs work their way through global supply chains
聚焦中东：王老吉在沙特的增长、东盟清真与卡乐比包装
本期“聚焦中东”涵盖王老吉在沙特的增长、东盟清真及卡乐比包装相关内容
中東フォーカス：WALOVIのサウジアラビアでの成長、ASEANのハラール市場、カルビーのパッケージ
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、WALOVIのサウジアラビアでの成長、ASEANのハラール市場、カルビーのパッケージを取り上げます
Agthia’s ‘world-first dates energy drink’ targets category shake-up
United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Agthia has entered the energy drink category with a world-first invention, attempting to appeal to a modern audience with a major regional ingredient: dates
Middle East Focus: WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs
WALOVI Saudi growth, ASEAN halal and Calbee packs feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
UAE’s Nutri-Mark nutrition labelling system goes digital
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level
聚焦中东：土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等
本期“聚焦中东”重点关注土耳其肉类消费、伊朗冲突与韩食动向等专题报道
Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Food Tech Awards
Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out
Calling all EMEA food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free
Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
Middle East Focus: Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food
Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
WALOVI taps food-as-medicine trend to grow in Saudi and beyond
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas
聚焦中东：巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突与沙特食品欺诈
本期“聚焦中东”重点关注巴西莓品牌 SAMBAZON、伊朗冲突以及沙特食品欺诈
中東フォーカス：SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン紛争、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン情勢、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題を取り上げています
スタートアップ スポットライト： Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus
今月のStart-up Spotlightでは、プラケット、ヴィッキー・アン・フランス、モラス Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morusなどを取り上げています
Middle East Focus: SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud
SAMBAZON acai, Iran conflict and Saudi food fraud feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Men more likely than women to justify meat-eating, Turkish study finds
Men shaped by traditional masculine norms are more likely to justify meat-eating, a finding researchers say could inform targeted efforts to reduce consumption
K Food exports set to take major hit after losing Middle East growth
South Korea’s K Food export growth momentum face a sharp slowdown as the Middle East — its key growth engine — weakens from the US-Iran conflict
聚焦中东：Hunter Foods 辣味薯片、海湾出口产品与抹茶鸡块
本期“聚焦中东”包含 Hunter Foods 辣味薯片、海湾出口产品与抹茶鸡块。
Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
ミドルイースト フォーカス：Hunter Foodsのスパイシーチップス、湾岸諸国への輸出、抹茶ナゲット
今回のMiddle East Focusは、Hunter Foodsのチリ愛好家のためのスパイシーチップス、変わる湾岸諸国への輸出、抹茶ナゲットを取り上げています.
Middle East Focus: Hunter Foods spicy chips, Gulf exports and matcha nuggets
Hunter Foods spicy chips, Gulf exports and matcha nuggets feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
聚焦中东：主要食品市场、阿联酋饮食习惯和游戏化
本期聚焦主要食品市场、阿联酋饮食结构与游戏化等精彩内容
Japanese crisps hit by Iran conflict
The Middle East fuel shock has forced a Japanese snack maker to halt production, exposing how quickly energy disruption can ripple through the wider food system
Abundant coffee crops; consumer wobbles and the Iran conflict: Another shake-up for coffee prices?
Coffee prices had finally started declining: but what’s next?
中東フォーカス：主要食品市場、UAEの食生活、ゲーミフィケーション
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、主要食品市場、UAEの食生活、ゲーミフィケーションを取り上げています。
Opinion
Middle East turmoil exposes dairy to new challenges
No one expected plain sailing in 2026 – but a fresh conflict in the Gulf introduces new variables
