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Dairy consumption in the Middle East up by 50% in five years

By Ankush Chibber

The six Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries are now consuming more dairy than ever before thanks to changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, a new report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International said.

McDonald’s reaffirms commitment to halal

McDonald’s has said it will strive toward the development of harmonised halal standards across the Middle East, as it reaffirmed its commitment to various requirements in place.

Food and Drink Federation details route map for growth

By Michael Stones

Improving knowledge transfer is one of three key ambitions revealed by the Food and Drink Federaton (FDF), as part of its plan to deliver sustainable growth for the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.

Spread of Salmonella in post-harvest tomatoes

By Joseph James Whitworth

Tomato type, maturity and seasonal variability are the strongest factors affecting the ability of Salmonella to multiply in the fruit post-harvest.

When is a colour not a colour? When it’s a food…

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

New guidance on colouring foods clears up a problematic question for the food industry in Europe: When is a colour a food additive, requiring an E number, and when is it a food extract with colouring properties?

Saudi Arabian packaging sector set to soar

By Noel Ebdon

In a recently released report, analysts TechNavio have forecast the Saudi Arabian packaged food market to grow at a CAGR of 8.95% from 2012 to 2016.