Category: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
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SADAFCO AGM approves distribution of SAR130 million dividends
Records a 15.7% Net Profit increase to reach SAR 302 Jeddah: The Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) Annual General Meeting last evening approved the distribution of dividends amounting to SAR130 million at SAR4.00 per share, the equivalent of 40% of capital. The approval came as shareholders met in Jeddah last night to conclude formalities…
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Fanta Gaming Masters Crowns a New Regional Champion
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Jordanian FIFA enthusiast Saif Haddadin triumphed as the Middle East’s greatest FIFA 17 player, winning the ultimate gaming title “MENA Regional Fanta Gaming Master 2016”. Competing against 32 of the best gamers from across the region, Haddadin beat Pakistan’s Uzayr Marria 6-5 in a penalty shoot-out, making this Fanta’s most engrossing finale…
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Mazola set to expand into non-retail segment amid promising growth trends in food sector
Mazola, one of the pioneers of healthy and quality food products across the Middle East, has announced plans to expand into growing non-retail segment by catering to industrial food supply chains amidst surging trends in the regional food sector and rising consumption in the wake of promising macro-dynamic developments. Recent studies have shown that consumer…
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SADAFCO Launches Solar Power Project in Riyadh in line with the Kingdom’s Vision for 2030 and creating new employment opportunities
Riyadh: Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has commenced operations of the new solar project that comes in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision for renewable energy, offering new employment opportunities and creates economic diversification. “The new 2 SAR million solar power project at our Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) is utilizing a photovoltaic (PV)-diesel…
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Al Ain Water celebrates UAE’s inspiring achievements with a unique collection of limited edition bottles
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Al Ain Water –the leading bottled water brand in the United Arab Emirates and a key product in Agthia’s consumer product portfolio – has launched a unique collection of limited edition frosted glass bottles to celebrate the inspiring achievements of the UAE and pay tribute to the nation. Each 750 ml bottle of…
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SADAFCO Launches 4th Edition of the Popular ‘My Saudia Kitchen’ Campaign
A culinary journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to Plan, Cook and Impress Jeddah: Building on the success of the past three editions of the popular ‘My Saudia Kitchen’ campaign, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has begun rolling out the latest series of its highly successful culinary roadshow in nine different…
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PepsiCo Announces Winners of ‘Social Impact Competition’ as Sustainability Key to the Future of the MENA Region
Competition’s US$20,000 prize money is split between winners Napata (US$10,000), and runners-up Green ALAFCO (US$6,000) and Pathfinder (US$4,000) Runners-up from Tunisia and Lebanon collect cash prizes, as well as mentorship to scale their social enterprises Competition, in partnership with Wamda, celebrates social start-ups that sustainably deliver profitability and make a difference in MENA and in…
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PepsiCo and Partners Highlight the Importance of Social Entrepreneurship in Creating Shared Valued in the MENA Region
At AMWAJ, PepsiCo says social entrepreneurship has become a necessity for the region’s economy Young innovators urge to develop ideas that have a positive, sustainable impact on communities ‘PepsiCo Social Impact Competition’ celebrates business ideas that can make a difference in the region Social entrepreneurs need support to attract investment by aligning business and social…
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PepsiCo and Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group sign partnership deal to delight the public at the IMG Worlds of Adventure Theme Park
Mountain Dew branded ride unveiled at IMG Worlds of Adventure. PepsiCo announced as preferred beverages partner for the world’s largest indoor theme park in Dubai. UAE, Dubai: PepsiCo has unveiled the official grand entrance marquee of the Mountain Dew-sponsored “Predator” ride, at the newly opened IMG Worlds of Adventure. The global food and beverage company…
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PepsiCo Highlights the Importance of Collective Action on Sustainability as AMWAJ Forum Opens in Jordan
‘AMWAJ’ brings together decision-makers, public and private sector actors, entrepreneurs and media to develop innovative solutions for challenges and opportunities affecting the MENA region International forum focused on sustainability and entrepreneurship in partnership with several regional organisations from the public and private sectors AMWAJ hosts final round of PepsiCo ‘Social Impact Competition’ as start-up entrepreneurs…