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Shake Your Plants seeks to fill dehydration and nutrient gaps in UAE with functional beverages

Functional beverage brand Shake Your Plants (SYP) aims to address dehydration and nutrient deficiency issues among the UAE population, while actively seeking global expansion.

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Changes in consumer perception driving ‘Made in UAE’ product uptake – SMITHS

Snacks firm SMITHS says that the positive shift in global consumer perception of food manufacturing standards in Dubai is driving the uptake of UAE-made products.

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Proximity key to meeting local needs, building partnerships as GAR accelerates MENA expansion

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is looking to expand its presence and foster stronger partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through its Dubai office, where it can better keep up with local trends and needs.

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iPRO strengthens footprint in Saudi, eyes bigger functional hydration opportunities in ME

Functional hydration brand iPRO is solidifying its presence in Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership while looking to actively expand across the Middle East and Asia.

aT doubles down on food exports to SEA amid continued popularity of Korean flavours

Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) is increasing the export and promotion of Korean food products to South East Asia, amid continued popularity of K-flavours and culture in the region.

Frutti Sugar looks to fill gap in sugar substitutes for foods, functional drinks with allulose

Singapore start-up Frutti Sugar says its production technology is able to drive down cost and scale up production of allulose, a naturally occurring sugar alternative with significant application potential in foods, functional beverages such as sports...

Keeping up with trends, evolving preferences key to attracting new-age consumers – Roku Gin

Suntory-owned Roku Gin says it is important to keep up with trends and evolving preferences to capture young consumers and draw alcohol enthusiasts back into the gin category.

Blackmores obtains B Corp cert for all brands to meet sustainability demand

Blackmores Group has obtained B Corporation (B Corp) certification for all its brands, which it says is “of value” to meet consumer expectations for sustainability and disclosure requirements, and to ensure resilient supply chains.

Singapore’s Altimate Nutrition debuts cricket protein bars in retail channels, seeks to expand distribution

Singapore start-up Altimate Nutrition has launched its cricket protein bars via both offline and online retail channels, while actively seeking distributors and expanding direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.

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Agthia optimistic about growth in water, snacking to double revenue in next 5 years

Middle East food and beverage giant Agthia is optimistic about the growth opportunities in water and snacking categories to help the company realise its double revenue growth ambition in the next five years.