Mingora's Consumer Confidence Survey for KSA & UAE Released

Business Hack #73: When market conditions are hard, launching 'value' campaigns alone should not be the entire playbook. Over 4 billion consumer foodservice visits a year in KSA & UAE - all kinds of people, all kinds of motivations. Not everyone is looking for an SAR 10 meal. Walk a mile in their shoes. A good place to start: 6th wave of Mingora's Foodservice Consumer Confidence Survey Sep 2025 UAE/KSA. Click the link - https://lnkd.in/dNU6uF7R

UAE's F&B industry is projected to hit $8.9B this year. Here's what's actually driving growth: I've been tracking three shifts that F&B operators need to understand: Premium experiences are scaling. Abu Dhabi Golf Club's event model handles 5-5,000 guests with the same core offering: quality ingredients, Instagram-worthy presentation, and memorable settings. Their 2025 packages show how experiential dining commands premium pricing when execution is tight. Street food is going viral—and it's strategic. Shawarma challenge content is generating massive organic reach. Low entry price + high shareability = customer acquisition at near-zero cost. That giant chicken shawarma ASMR video? It drove more foot traffic than most paid campaigns could. Brand integrity protects margins. CZN Burak's September 2025 Dubai split over unpaid dues is a case study in reputation risk. In UAE's competitive market, operational consistency and financial transparency aren't optional—they're what justify premium pricing. Context worth noting: UAE ranks #1 in MENA for food security (GFSI) New visa policies are enabling food tourism micro-trips Cross-cultural fusion (Indonesian, Haitian influences) is gaining traction. The strategic question: Are you building for high-ticket, low-frequency customers or high-volume, viral-driven traffic? The most resilient F&B brands are segmenting both—but running them through different operational channels. What's working in your segment? I'm curious about the trade-offs you're seeing between premium positioning and volume plays. Connecting with F&B operators, marketers, and hospitality innovators. If you're testing new models in this space, let's talk. #FoodBeverage #Hospitality #UAEBusiness #RestaurantStrategy

The world of food trade is shifting and Abu Dhabi is ready. As global producers and distributors explore smarter ways to reach high-growth markets, Abu Dhabi Food Hub offers a new kind of wholesale platform - built for scale, speed, and seamless access. Whether you're a trader, producer, aggregator, or distributor, the Middle East presents immense opportunities, and the right infrastructure, connectivity, and support of Abu Dhabi is a catalyst to your growth. We are designed to enable expansion of global businesses to integrate into opportunities in the region. At AD Food Hub, we’re building an ecosystem to meet this shift - an integrated wholesale environment where infrastructure, logistics, and service models come together to support modern food trade: - Plug-and-play leasing infrastructure for seamless setup - Direct market access to buyers across the region - Multi-modal connectivity for cross-border efficiency - A strategic UAE location offering scalable global reach Following a successful week at Future Food Forum 2025, we are at Fruit Attraction in Madrid (30 Sept – 2 Oct) to connect with the global food trade community. If you're attending, reach out to Jens Michel or Vidya Shah. Let’s catch up over a coffee and explore new possibilities and synergies. #AbuDhabiFoodHub #FruitAttraction #FoodTrade #UAEfoodcluster #wholesalemarkets #KEZAD

As the Food Market Access and Supply Chain Partner at #FutureFoodForum2025, Abu Dhabi Food Hub underscored its pivotal role in enhancing the UAE’s food trade and logistics landscape. By enabling efficient infrastructure, connectivity, and direct market access, the Hub continues to advance national priorities for sustainable growth and strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading hub for regional and global food ecosystems. #futurefoodforum2025 #uae #abudhabi #foodsecurity #trade #logistics #uaefoodcluster #sustainability

𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅&𝐁 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. This isn’t just a conversation about supply chains. It’s about 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, where culture, sustainability, and consumer expectations intersect. For retailers, it’s a chance to rethink how products are marketed on shelves. For F&B brands, it’s about leveraging digital campaigns and storytelling to connect with evolving consumer values. The forum is also spotlighting the GCC’s growing role in shaping the global food economy. From food security to agri-tech, the opportunities for communication professionals and marketers are endless. What excites me most is the 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that will define how F&B brands stand out in 2025 and beyond. The UAE is not just feeding the region. It’s branding the future of food worldwide. Stay connected by following Visibility-as-a-Service (VaaS) #FoodBranding #RetailMarketing #Innovation #DubaiBusiness #FutureOfFood [UAE food branding, GCC F&B marketing, retail innovation Dubai, Visibility-as-a-Service (VaaS), UAE Future Food Forum] Issam Kazim KHALIFA Al SHAMSI Samer CHEDID Mona Ataya Rohit Garg Lina Nahhas Badr Al Jafari

HORECA When visiting frozen food HORECA customers in Saudi Arabia, consider the following pointers to maximize your interactions and business opportunities: Understand the Local Market: Familiarize yourself with Saudi Arabia's hospitality, foodservice, and beverage industries, which are rapidly growing and diversifying. Identify Key Events and Exhibitions: Attend prominent events like Saudi HORECA, a leading hospitality, food, and beverage exhibition that attracts industry professionals, exhibitors, and visitors from across the region. Network and Build Relationships: Leverage events like Saudi HORECA to connect with potential customers, partners, and industry experts, fostering relationships that can drive business growth. Showcase Relevant Products: Highlight frozen food products that cater to local tastes and preferences, such as halal-certified options, to increase appeal to HORECA customers. Stay Updated on Industry Trends: Keep abreast of the latest developments in the hospitality, foodservice, and beverage sectors, including changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with HORECA customers, acknowledging local customs and traditions that may impact business interactions. Logistical Preparedness: Ensure efficient logistics and distribution systems to maintain product quality and freshness, addressing the unique challenges of the Saudi Arabian market. Language and Communication: Develop effective communication strategies, considering language preferences and cultural nuances to facilitate successful interactions with HORECA customers. Some key statistics to note about Saudi HORECA : Expected Attendance: Over 42,000 trade visitors and more than 400 companies, including food producers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and packaging firms. Exhibition Size: Spanning 33,000 square meters across seven halls at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Industry Focus: Hospitality, foodservice, and beverage sectors, with a focus on showcasing the latest trends, products, and innovations. #GT #MT #HoReCa #OMT #FMCG #Saudiarabia #RICEC #Exhibition

How Can You Scrape Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains in UAE to Gain Market Insights? The UAE’s food service market is exploding—with quick service, fast-casual, and digital dining models posting rapid expansion year over year. Whether global brands scaling up, or home grown chains carving out niche appeal—monitoring the fastest growing restaurant chains delivers crucial intelligence. With #restaurantchaindatascraping in #UAE , businesses can: ✅ Identify which brands are opening fastest—where (emirates, neighborhoods), how many outlets, and what formats ✅ Track menu innovation, promotions & pricing models adopted by emerging chains ✅ Explore customer reviews, ratings & sentiment to gauge quality, delivery experience, and brand perception ✅ Understand competition saturation & underserved areas for market expansion ✅ Support strategic decisions for partnerships, franchise growth, marketing allocation & supply chain focus Using this data, you can move from reaction to strategy—anticipating demand, beating competition, and seizing growth opportunities early. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtbUzhGb #FastestGrowingChains #UAEFoodservice #RestaurantGrowth #WebScraping #MarketIntelligence #FoodTech #CompetitiveInsights #FranchiseStrategy #QSR #FastCasual #CustomerExperience #DataDrivenDecisions #RestaurantAnalytics #UAETrends #iWebDataScraping

𝗨𝗔𝗘: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗯 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝟲𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Dubai-based luxury goods retailer Chalhoub Group is undertaking a strategic repositioning that involves closing 35 stores and opening 60 new ones by the end of the year. The store closures are focused on 'rationalisation' in Dubai, while the expansion will concentrate on growth markets, particularly Saudi Arabia. This move is part of a plan to refine the brand's image and customer shopping experience across its more than 1,000 stores in 14 countries. 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Ugandan beverage manufacturer, Uganda Breweries Limited, has named Felicite Nson its new Managing Director, the first woman to lead the organisation. Nson succeeds Andrew Kilonzo and joins from Guinness Ghana Plc, where she also served as Managing Director. 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 FanMilk West Africa, a subsidiary of the French food processor Danone, has made two appointments to its leadership team. Lio Parent, the current Managing Director for Ghana, will now also oversee the company's operations in Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. The company has also named Olakunle Olusanya as its new Director and General Secretary, with responsibility for Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Togo. 𝗨𝗔𝗘: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 La Petite Ani, a Parisian-style café in the UAE curated by Chef Izu Ani, has launched a new catering service for private and corporate events. The service, named 'The Art of Catering by La Petite Ani', offers tailored menus featuring French-inspired dishes for a minimum of 10 people, with prices starting at AED 100 per person. Bookings for the new service are required at least 48 hours in advance. Read the rest of today's news at trendtype.com/news.

The UAE foodservice market is evolving fast. Today, it’s not just about price it’s about value, consistency, and sustainability. Brands that adapt their products to local tastes while staying consistent in quality are the ones winning consumer trust. In my experience, even small adjustments (like menu integration or packaging innovation) can make a big difference in driving both loyalty and profitability. The question I keep asking myself: How can we balance global brand strength with regional consumer needs to unlock growth? 👉 What’s your view does adaptation matter more than price in today’s market? #FMCG #Foodservice #MarketGrowth #UAE #KSA #Leadership

YouGov’s latest report, KSA’s Most Persuasive Brands 2025, reveals which brands are winning over Saudi consumers across categories like dining, retail, travel, finance, and more. Inside the report: 🏆 How KSA consumers really view brands 🧠 Which industries are proving most persuasive right now 📊The top brands across 9 sectors like dining, travel, retail banks, and beauty Download the report now to spot who’s truly influencing consumers and to uncover where the real opportunities lie. Download report here👉https://okt.to/Y24Inx