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Interview: Paul Monahan, Sailor Jerry global brand ambassador
Catering News caught up with Sailor Jerry global brand ambassador Paul Monahan during his recent trip to Dubai to find out why the emirate is becoming an important port of call for the beverage brand How did you get into your role as Sailor Jerry global brand ambassador? Since university, all I did was work
REVEALED: Leaders in Food & Beverage Awards 2016 winners
The winners of the inaugural Leaders in Food and Beverage Awards 2016, presented by Du, were announced on Wednesday 9 November at a glittering ceremony at Westin Mina Seyahi, with more than 400 food and beverage professionals in attendance. Twenty winners took home prestigious Leaders in Food and Beverage Awards, with accolades ranging from Best
2016 editions of Gulfood Manufacturing and trio of food events report 10% growth
The 2016 editions of Gulfood Manufacturing, the Speciality Food Festival, SEAFEX and the newly-named Yummex Middle East took place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 7-9 November. Collectively, the three shows reported 10% year-on-year growth with more than 700 local, regional and international food suppliers from over 60 countries showcasing thousands of specialist food
Panache International targets Saudi expansion at Gulfood Manufacturing
Disposables supplier, Panache International, is exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing for the seventh year in 2016, with a focus on increasing its distribution networks. This year the UAE-based company has opened offices in Kenya and the UK, and is now looking to expand in Africa and the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to Catering
UAE food sector sales to reach US $16.7bn by 2020
UAE food sales are projected to grow by an annual average of 7.3% between 2015 and 2020, according to a new BMI report commissioned by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The report, released in tandem with the opening of DWTC’s annual trio of specialist foods shows – The Speciality Food Festival, Yummex Middle East and
Italy first Country Partner for The Speciality Food Festival
Italy will be the first Country Partner for The Speciality Food Festival, a trade event for gourmet food professionals taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 November. More than 35 Italian companies will take part in a national promotion led by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) at the Specialty Food Festival. The Italian
Michelin-starred Alfredo Russo to headline event series in Dubai
Michelin-starred Italian celebrity chef, Alfredo Russo, will headline a series of events being hosted as part of the Italian Cuisine World Summit 2016 at Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers. Taking place in Dubai from 7 – 17 November, the Italian Cuisine World Summit joins over 150,000 visitors with 60 hotels
Abu Dhabi’s Jannah Burj Al Sarab appoints executive chef
Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi has appointed executive chef Wafi Halimi. The Corsica born chef grew up in Algeria and brings 17 years of experience, having begun his career in 1999 at Hotel Sheraton Club Des Pins Resort & Tower, Algeria. Commenting on his new role, Halimi said: “My culinary focus is in French
Leaders in F&B Awards sponsor: Emerson
BNC Publishing’s Leaders in Food & Beverage Awards will take place at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi on Wednesday 9 November, celebrating excellence and innovation in the Middle East’s restaurant and catering industry Mohamed Karam, senior business development manager, Middle East & Africa, Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions / InSinkErator reveals why his company is
Bull&Roo to launch Thai street food-inspired eatery
Bull&Roo Hospitality and Investments is set to launch new concept Uncle Jheff, with Thai street food and Southeast Asian-inspired beverages. The company has teamed up with footwear, fashion and lifestyle outlet, Sole DXB to host a pop-up event on 18 – 19 November, offering a taster of the new venue. In addition to food and beverage from Bull&Roo,
