Food

For millions of residents in the UAE, ordering food or groceries through a smartphone app remains a routine part of daily life

The meeting forms part of a broader series of engagements being organised by the chamber with business groups and business councils to evaluate current market conditions

Under the current pricing policy, retailers are not allowed to increase the prices of these items without prior approval from the ministry

The company, based in Kilchberg on Lake Zurich, had previously reported 2025 sales growth slightly ahead of expectations

The collaboration aimed to empower local farmers and expand the presence of Emirati agricultural products in local markets, contributing to the UAE’s broader food security objectives

Meat prices rose 0.8 per cent from January, led by record prices for sheep meat and stronger demand for beef in the US and China

Packaged food makers such as PepsiCo, Campbell’s and Conagra Brands had announced last year that they would cut artificial dyes

For 2026, talabat has earmarked more than $100m for investments to scale grocery integrated vertical (talabat mart) and enhance the loyalty subscription programme

Spinneys opened 13 new stores across the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2025

At the heart of talabat Kitchens is Pepper, the platform’s AI-powered engine, which predicts demand and optimises kitchen efficiency