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EXCLUSIVE: Creator of viral ‘Dubai Chocolate’ recipe says he was written out of global success story
Filipino chef Nouel Catis who invented Dubai’s viral chocolate warns culinary entrepreneurs: “Do the legality from the start” after being sidelined from global success
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Pistachio spread sales spike across UAE amid sustained ‘Dubai Chocolate’ craze
UAE retailers noon Minutes and Amazon.ae report spikes in demand for pistachio products, with limited-edition launches repeatedly selling out within hours as the “Dubai Chocolate” trend maintains momentum
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Viral Dubai chocolate drives UAE market growth despite record cocoa price surge: Report
The popularity of the viral Dubai chocolate has led to purchase limits at high-end grocery chains abroad and queues at UAE retailers
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Saudi Arabia imported 123m kilograms of chocolate in 2024
Saudi Arabia is witnessing an increase in activity for sweets and chocolates
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New UAE laws; Petrol price increase; Dubai’s ‘viral chocolate’; Visa amnesty extended; Tax rules updated – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa amnesty, new laws announced, petrol prices increased, Dubai real estate strategy and more of the top news stories this week
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EXCLUSIVE: Dubai viral chocolate owner ‘frustrated’ by copycats
Founder Sarah Hamouda explained that its FIX’s “quality, creativity, and precision” that makes the chocolate different
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Dubai viral chocolate: FIX founder Sarah Hamouda reveals how she built the ‘Hermes of Desserts’
In her first in-depth interview following her global success and recognition, Dubai-based Sarah Hamouda talks to Arabian Business about how her pregnancy craving turned into a chocolate empire which received the ultimate royal recognition
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Plane chocolate: Emirates serves 45m choccies a year with cakes, tarts, lollipops and mousse on the menu
Emirates passengers consumed 45m chocolates in the past year as customers in all classes enjoy sweet treats
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Dubai’s Emirates serves over 40m chocolates a year
Plane chocolate: Emirates serves 40m pieces of chocolate every year
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Sweet deals: Cocoa price at 46-year high, chocolate cost may increase
The price of cocoa is at its highest in 46 years, meaning the cost of buying chocolate could increase
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Saudi Arabia reveals sweet tooth with $9.3bn industry investment
Figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reveal 1,066 sweets and chocolate factories across the kingdom
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World’s fourth type of chocolate launches in Dubai
Ruby has a reddish colour and sour taste, and comes almost 90 years after the launch of white chocolate
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Nestle launches new Dubai-produced KitKat range
The new chocolate bars are sourced from 100% certified sustainable cocoa and include Cherry Brownie, Strawberry Cheesecake, Creme Brulee and Tiramisu flavours
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Ramadan vegan chocolate dates launched in Dubai
UAE grown dates dipped in vegan chocolate are now available for those living the plant life
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Dubai’s largest chocolate Easter egg goes on display
The 2.5-metre tall, 200 kilogram egg has over 436,000 calories.
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In pictures: Saudis attend the International Coffee & Chocolate Exhibition
It is the biggest specialized Exhibition in KSA and the Middle East, in its fourth edition 2017 which will be held in Riyadh on December 3-6, 2017 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) in the capital Riyadh.