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Invictus expanded its trading operations into several new markets

Invictus Investment plans a third acquisition in Africa by the end of 2025

Written by Staff Writer Wed 11 Jun 2025Wed 11 Jun 2025

North Africa and key coastal markets will be an area of focus for the company in the near term for the Dubai company that is now present in 65 markets

Dubai

From Utah to Dubai: Shark Tank featured Cupbop to make Middle East debut ‘give Korean love’, says CEO

by Zoha WyneTue 13 May 2025Tue 13 May 2025

The CEO confirmed that the brand’s UAE partner has exclusive plans to expand Cupbop into Saudi Arabia as well

Dubai

EXCLUSIVE: Cupbop CEO reveals expansion plan, new Dubai menu flavours

by Zoha WyneMon 12 May 2025Mon 12 May 2025

Cupbop CEO Junghun Song revealed plans for Saudi expansion, a Dubai-specific menu ahead of its opening soon, and the brand’s wider GCC growth strategy

agrifood industry

Invictus Investment acquires Mozambique’s largest flour miller

Written by Staff Writer Tue 4 Feb 2025Tue 4 Feb 2025

Merec Industries, with a processing capacity of 1.0 million MTpa, is expected to add over USD272 million to Invictus’ consolidated revenues

business incubator

UAE SME incubator cooking up next-gen food businesses

Written by Staff Writer Wed 20 Dec 2023Wed 20 Dec 2023

How The Co-Kitchens is supporting food businesses with shared work spaces and mentoring opportunities

Body & Soul

Manpower: The people behind the food – how the correct talent helps grow the brand

by Yunib SiddiquiTue 31 May 2022Wed 1 Jun 2022

To create a memorable foodie experience for every customer day in day out, we must recruit the right individuals to fit every role

AgriTech businesses

UAE’s Right Farm looks to scale up food supply chain solutions after $2.8 million seed funding round

by Staff WriterTue 10 May 2022Tue 10 May 2022

Countries across the Middle East, some of which import 80-90 percent of their food, have all turned their attention to bolstering their food security strategies

Agriculture

How PepsiCo is driving sustainability and inclusivity in Saudi

by Lara AbouelkheirMon 14 Mar 2022Mon 14 Mar 2022

Leading food and beverage manufacturer is a committed partner in the kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its goal to safeguard the environment and drive inclusivity, reaffirms Eugene Willemsen, CEO, Africa, Middle East, South Asia at PepsiCo

food and beverage

Seven years of growth: KFC Pakistan’s ‘finger lickin’ good’ success story

by staff writerWed 15 Dec 2021Wed 15 Dec 2021

Company CEO shares vital ingredients of success – people, agility, inclusion, and a pinch of faith

consumer habits

How consumer behaviour is changing the future of food production

by Marge PihlapuuSun 12 Dec 2021Sun 12 Dec 2021

Food industry needs to further drive sustainability, innovation, and new advancements on the digital front, while catering to the demand of cleaner food products