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Leaders in Dubai are looking to position the city as the main food hub in the region, calling for more investment from international food firms and claiming its ‘political stability and ease of doing business’ are major draws. ©Getty Images

Big business bids: Dubai authorities highlight commercial ease and political stability to lure food manufacturing investment

Trade and economy leaders in Dubai are looking to position the city as the main food hub in the region, calling for more investment from international food firms and claiming its ‘political stability and ease of doing business’ are major draws.

Iran researchers found that combining ginger supplementation with an anti-inflammatory diet is effective in reducing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children. © Getty Images

Combining ginger intake with an anti-inflammatory diet improves fatty liver disease in children – RCT

Ginger supplementation, coupled with an anti-inflammatory diet, has been shown to be effective in reducing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children.

Warm Seas has transferred its focus from its traditional seafood jerky products to various meat products for its Middle East expansion strategy. ©Warm Seas

From sea to land: Ukrainian seafood jerky firm Warm Seas turns focus to meat for Middle East expansion

Ukrainian dried jerky snacks firm Warm Seas has transferred its focus from its traditional seafood jerky products to various meat products for its Middle East expansion strategy.

Making the most of it: How Ukrainian firm VTC has enjoyed Middle East success amid ongoing war

Placing focus on staple food trade with regions such as the Middle East and Africa, as well as diversifying its ingredient supply, have been crucial steps for Ukrainian firm Vtc Trade to enjoy business success since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out.

‘Collective effort needed’: Cultural and behavioural challenges major hurdles for UAE national project

The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (Ne’ma) backed by the United Arab Emirates government still faces immense challenges in the form of cultural practices and consumer behaviour as it seeks to halve food loss and waste.

‘Always a place for animal protein’: Conversion and demand for alternative sources unlikely to be the same in every region – expert panel

Consumer demand for alternate proteins is unlikely to end up growing at a uniform rate due to local dietary differences, much of which will still prioritise animal protein in the long run, according to an expert panel.

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