Middle East

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

Although inflation, driven by supply and sourcing issues caused by global crises, remains a concern, consumers in the United Arab Emirates are benefiting from the long term planning and vision of the leadership in securing favourable trade deals for…

Following concerns related to immunity and health during the pandemic, vast numbers of consumers were keen to reduce their consumption of sugar and sweeteners. However, once the social restrictions were relaxed, so some of the dietary concerns that…

Potatoes are a key starchy ingredient in many cuisines across the world. The United Arab Emirates is home to many nationalities and multicultural cuisines, and therefore potatoes are an important ingredient in numerous dishes in the nation. Hence,…

Sales of pulses in foodservice, which were drastically negatively affected during the pandemic, saw a revival towards the last quarter of 2021. This was led by the influx of tourism, that coincided with the launch of Dubai Expo, which came alongside…

The volume demand for nuts through foodservice is set to witness growth in 2022, driven largely by the reopening of foodservice outlets to coincide with the launch of Dubai Expo. The influx of tourists and the resumption of in-person education and…

As the nation was gradually returning to normalcy after the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, it was greeted by the launch of Dubai Expo, which further coincided with the lifting of restrictions on international and local travel and…

The impact of inflation resulting from supply and sourcing issues caused by global crises has not deterred total volume sales of fruit, and growth is set to remain strong in 2022. Pandemic-induced restrictions have been removed, and this has revived…

The lockdowns as a result of the pandemic considerably hampered the economy up until Q3 2021. Fortunately, the launch of the Dubai Expo in the last quarter of the year, coupled with the relaxation of restrictions, which led to the inflow of tourists,…

Owing to social restrictions that followed the outbreak of COVID-19, the foodservice channel saw a sharp decline in sales during 2020, which even lead to the closure of several foodservice outlets. Fortunately, the launch of Dubai Expo in Q4 2021 and…

After the return to some degree of normality and recovery following the aftermath of the pandemic, eggs is set to grow in 2022 in both retail and foodservice. Dubai Expo helped boost demand in foodservice in late 2021 and into 2022, and it has…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Interest in plant-based eating and alternative proteins in the Middle East and Africa had been steadily rising pre-pandemic and was further accelerated by consumers looking at healthier options. The Middle East and Africa has the lowest per capita…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…