Kuwait

Al Islami Foods, a leading Halal food producer in the Gulf Region, has entered the Saudi Arabian market after reaching a strategic distribution agreement with Arabian Trading Supplies,... 2008-12-19

The Jordanian government has announced its plans to increase organic agriculture in the country. The initial US$500,000 project is a joint venture between the Ministry of Planning... 2008-11-13

According to the latest government figures, inflation in Kuwait rose to a near record 11.35% in June, driven in large part by high food and rent prices. Food prices rose 14.2% year-on-year... 2008-09-29

Kuwaiti retailer The Sultan Center (TSC) has announced its plans to expand its presence in the Lebanese mass grocery retail (MGR) sector following its earlier acquisition of two local... 2008-09-17

Jordan is set to receive 2,000 tonnes of enhanced wheat seeds from Syria and Yemen, due to diminishing crop yields this season leading many farmers not to save for the following season.... 2008-09-01

Kuwaiti private equity group Global Investment House has acquired a 60% stake in the Saudi Arabian retail chain Al Sawani Food and Industrial Supply Company, which has a chain of... 2008-08-29

Saudi Arabian dairy and fruit juice company Almarai has been making a series of regional acquisitions as it looks to increase its presence beyond its home market. The firm, which... 2008-08-28

Kuwaiti retailer The Sultan Center (TSC) has announced its acquisition of Lebanese food retailers Monoprix and Geant Casino from local company Admic, in a deal worth US$108mn. Under... 2008-08-05

The Kuwaiti government is considering increasing subsidies on basic foods as its latest tactic in the battle against inflation. Representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry... 2008-07-17

Food price inflation continues to be a key concern in Kuwait, as discussed in BMI's recently published Kuwait Food & Drink Report for Q208. The country's main retailer, the government-funded... 2008-04-18