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Food & beverage
What’s Driving the Growth in the GCC Food Scene: Global Brands or Local Favourites?
The food and beverage sector is crucial in many industries, and in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, it’s experiencing rapid growth. With the market currently valued at US$ 94 billion, it’s on track to reach US$ 128 billion by 2029. This expansion is drawing interest from international food brands, eager to tap into the region's emerging opportunities. However, it's not just the global players making waves; local favourites are also rising to prominence.
09 September 2024
Food & beverage
Dine-in or takeaway? Understanding attitudes towards eating out
The food service sector in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East and is currently valued at around SAR 48.75 billion ($13 billion), according to Fortune Business Insights.
17 March 2023
Food & beverage
Saudi brands dominating retail market
Local restaurants are proving popular as the food & beverage scene thrives amongst rapid lifestyle retail development growth in Riyadh.
21 January 2022
