Local Ingredients On The Up In The GCC, Say Chefs (And Other News)

Local ingredients on the up in the GCC, say chefs

Chefs from various F&B establishments discussed the rise of local produce and the rising fad of organic ingredients at the Caterer Chef & Ingredients Forum 2015.

“There has been a 275% rise in local farm produce from in and around the UAE. A farm in Sharjah, that is about two hectares in area, has assumed an important position for our group of restaurants as we source a lot of ingredients from there. The family-owned farm use natural methods of growing vegetables and we are happy with the produce,” …

Bahraini burger brand Blaze hires Figjam

Bahraini burger brand Blaze has appointed food branding agency Figjam to work on updating the restaurant’s concept.

After five successful years of operations in Bahrain, the Blaze team, headed by its founder Abdulla Alabsi, has decided to expand to the UAE. Figjam has been hired to translate the original concept while updating it to fit todays consumer and compete successfully in the UAE market…

Jamie Oliver picks Dubai food author for YouTube channel

Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube has chosen Dalia Dogmoch, the Middle Eastern best selling author, presenter and entrepreneur, to be featured on his channel, making her the first presenter from the region to be showcased on the network…