GCC food imports projected to hit $130bn by 2027
Population growth, tourism and limited arable land keep the Gulf among the world’s fastest-expanding food-import markets.
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UAE tightens front-of-pack nutrition labelling rules
New traffic-light guidance on salt, sugar and fat will apply to packaged foods from early next year.
Saudi Arabia launches $2bn agri-tech investment fund
The sovereign-backed vehicle targets vertical farming, precision irrigation and food-security ventures.
Global sugar prices ease as Brazil harvest accelerates
A stronger-than-expected Brazilian crop has pulled benchmark raw sugar off multi-year highs.
Egypt overhauls halal certification framework
A single national accreditation body will replace a patchwork of competing certifiers.
Cold-chain logistics startup raises $40m Series B
The Dubai-based firm will expand temperature-controlled fulfilment across the Gulf.