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28 November 2019

UAE Demand Soars for European Dairy Products
UAE - The UAE’s imports of European cream increased to 8,702 tonnes in 2018 with France exporting 3,533 tonnes alone, according to the latest research from CNIEL, the French Dairy Board....

19 November 2019

Chilled US Beef Focus of UAE Retail Promotion
UAE - An American chef preparing US beef striploin and ribeye steaks anchored a USMEF "Let’s Meat with US Beef" event at a Lulu Hypermarket in Dubai. Funded by the Beef Checkoff Programme, the activity was part of a series of in-store promotions designed...

12 August 2019

Ever increasing demand for dairy products in the UAE, and the burdens of dairy production in harsh environments - how to gear up for growth
Join us for the International Dairy Conference and the Animal Production in the United Arab Emirates Conference at EuroTier Middle East 2019 from 2 – 4 September in Abu Dhabi...

14 June 2019

Alternative US Beef Cuts Showcased to HRI Sector in the UAE
UAE - US beef short ribs, minced beef, brisket, flank and tenderloin cube roll were among the alternative cuts promoted by USMEF during a training for hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) sector professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....

22 May 2019

Dubai Denies Claims of Cattle Being Injected with Milk-inducing Hormones
UAE - Dubai Municipality has denied claims that cattle are injected with milk-inducing growth hormones in order to produce more products for dairy brands Al Marai, Nadec, and Al Safi, which it said are imported from Saudi Arabia....

05 April 2019

Classes Boost Awareness of US Beef among Chefs in UAE
UAE - Promoting US beef to chefs and representatives from the foodservice, tourism and hospitality sectors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), USMEF sponsored two separate classes during the Emirates International Salon Culinaire....

04 March 2019

Gulfood’s Growth Provides Opportunities for US Red Meat
UAE - The evolution of Gulfood as a global trade show continued this year, signified by the number of new customers – and competitors – attending the event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....

02 January 2019

'Texas Beef Nights' Showcase US Beef in Competitive UAE Market
UAE - Collaborating with major importers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to create and increase awareness of US beef, USMEF conducted special menu promotions at popular restaurants and steakhouses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Funded by the Texas Beef Council,...

11 June 2018

Cattle Feed Inspection Labs Open at Jebel Ali Port
UAE - Talib Julfar, Assistant Director-General of Dubai Municipality for Environment and Public Health Services Sector, recently inaugurated the veterinary laboratories for examining fodder samples and animal food shipments in Jebel Ali Port....

21 May 2018

US Beef Cooking Demonstrations Target UAE’s HRI Sector
UAE - Working to increase the visibility of US beef in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) HRI sector and gain confidence among chefs and foodservice operators, USMEF coordinated two cooking demonstrations at recent Emirates Culinary Guild meetings at the...

05 March 2018

Gulfood 2018: US Beef’s Potential in Middle East Remains Great
UAE - Interest in US beef continues to grow across the Middle East and there is great potential in several markets, USMEF confirmed during its participation in the 2018 edition of Gulfood, the region’s largest food trade show....

01 March 2018

US Beef’s Potential in Middle East Remains Great
UAE - Interest in US beef continues to grow across the Middle East and there is great potential in several markets, USMEF confirmed during its participation in the 2018 edition of Gulfood, the region’s largest food trade show. ...

26 September 2017

Arla Launches Branded Organic Milk in Middle East
UAE - Arla Foods, the world’s largest producer of organic dairy products, has launched its first branded organic milk in the Middle East, the company’s biggest strategic growth market outside Europe, marking a significant milestone in its growth agenda....

17 July 2017

Leading UAE Chefs Educated on Versatility of US Beef
UAE - More than 70 chefs from some of the finest hotels, restaurants and catering services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) learned how to utilise alternative cuts of US beef in a variety of ways at training workshops arranged by USMEF. Funded by the...

13 March 2017

US Beef Engages Potential Market Opportunities at Gulfood 2017
UAE - Exploring opportunities for US beef and lamb, USMEF shared information about US products and connected exporters with potential customers during Gulfood 2017, the Middle East region’s largest food trade show. ...

06 March 2017

Brexit Spurs Ireland to Woo Middle East for Dairy, Meat Sales
UAE - Ireland’s $21 billion (Dh77 billion) food and beverage industry is turning to the Middle East for sales as the UK - its biggest buyer - prepares to move ahead with Brexit and leave the European Union....

01 March 2017

AHDB Meat and Dairy Attend Gulfood in Dubai
UAE - Quality Standard Mark Lamb and speciality cheeses will be in the spotlight this week at a major international trade show in Dubai....

27 February 2017

Japan’s Wagyu Exporters Seek to Double Premium Beef Shipments
UAE - Wagyu beef is fast becoming the trendiest meat brand on restaurant menus in the UAE....

24 February 2017

Neutral Fuels Makes Biofuel from Dairy Waste
UAE - After two years of research into new and improved ways to create biofuels, Dubai-based Neutral Fuels has become the first company to successfully use butter, cream and ghee waste as a feedstock for creating commercial biofuel. ...

13 February 2017

Dubai Investments Earns $50m from Sale of Dairy Farm
UAE - Dubai Investments, a conglomerate in which sovereign fund Investment Corp of Dubai owns an 11.5 per cent stake, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Dubai Investments Industries has divested its 100 per cent stake in Marmum Dairy Farm...

07 February 2017

UAE’s Dairy Brands See Profit Margins Getting Skimmed
UAE - For the UAE’s dairy brands, their already thin margins on fresh milk retail prices are getting skimmed off further. And it is the deep discounts that some producers — local and regional — offer that are the root cause of the problem, according...

19 January 2015

New VIV MEA Show Becomes Third VIV International Hub
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - VIV Worldwide has announced VIV MEA as its new regional trade show, which will be held from 16 to 18 February 2016 in Abu Dhabi. ...

21 April 2014

UAE Ministry of Economy Fines Dairy Firm for Price Rise
UAE - The Ministry of Economy has fined a dairy company in UAE for increasing prices without approval of the ministry, Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm reported. ...

01 February 2012

UAE Sets Rules on Poultry and Meat Imports
UAE - The Ministry of Environment and Water has issued an ordinance setting forth the conditions for the import of thermally treated red meat and poultry. ...

02 June 2010

Hassad Food Invests In Global Livestock, Grain Projects
QATAR - Hassad Food has announced plans to invest US$700 million in global agricultural projects, including poultry, dairy, beef and grains....

24 August 2009

UAE Lifts Ban on Cattle Imports
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted a ban on cattle imports from Somalia, the WAM news agency reported Friday citing the environment ministry....

24 June 2009

UAE Issues New Milk Import Decree
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The UAE's Ministry of Environment and Water has issued a decree outlining requirements for the importation of "milk and its derivatives." ...

23 June 2009

World Milk Day Celebrated in Bahrain
UAE - Tetra Pak Arabia, a leading food processing and packaging company, organised a World Milk Day event on 19 June 2009 at the Seef Mall in Bahrain....

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