FOOD BUSINESS GULF & ME July-Sept 2019 | Page 10

NEWS 8 Violife to local food professionals, which can easily be incorporated into their menus to serve the vegan community in the UAE. The Butcher is coming to Dubai Dubai's status as the foodie capital of the Middle East is set to receive a serious boost with the opening of The Butcher. Soon to launch in the heart of Dubai's Marina Walk promenade on the ground floor of The Residences at Marina Gate by Select Group, The Butcher will serve up mouth- watering Prime Angus beef burgers and steaks, hearty fries and much more. Far from your run-of-the-mill burger restaurant, The Butcher has been serving the finest cuts of meat, freshest vegetables, signature sauces and home-made semi-brioche style buns to food lovers in Amsterdam, Berlin and Ibiza since 2012. Working exclusively with Prime Angus beef, The Butcher's teams of highly trained chefs consistently create exceptional burgers and steaks for meat lovers who appreciate simple, but delicious, cooking. Originating in Amsterdam's famous Albert Cuyp market, The Butcher quickly caught the attention of the city's foodies and restaurant lovers in the know. D&T Group, Dubai's leading hospitality company, has partnered with Holland-based The Entourage Group to introduce The Butcher to Dubai. Coroli awarded 'Superbrands' status Coroli, the region's leading edible oil brand, was awarded Superbrands status at a gala event ceremony recently held in Dubai, UAE. The award was received by Dr. B. R. Shetty, Founder and Chairman of BRS Ventures and owner of Coroli brand. At the 15th annual Superbrands event, Coroli was recognised as a leading brand in UAE for its quality, performance and engagement with customers. Accepting the award, Dr. B. R. Shetty, Founder and Chairman, BRS Ventures, said, “I am thrilled that Coroli has been recognised as UAE's Superbrand. This acknowledgement reflects the consistent quality and service that the brand has been providing to consumers over the last four decades. Coroli understands the unique requirements of the diverse FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST consumer segment in the MENA region and continues to nurture good health using the best- in-class international quality standards. The award is a testimony of the purpose, passion and consistent performance of the team behind 'Coroli'.” Darigold Opens Sales Office in Dubai Darigold Inc. announces the opening of its office in Dubai through the addition of an in- market sales leader: Benoy Kondoor, sales director - Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new office will enhance customer service and integration with customers across the Middle East and Africa. Like Darigold's recent expansion in Mexico, the company's presence in Dubai furthers its commitment to customer excellence and helps address the increasing worldwide demand for healthy sources of protein for infants, adults and aging populations. In 2018, the Middle East region imported $4.8 billion in dairy products. The U.S. dairy industry's market share is about 3 percent. In addition, nearby north Africa is a major market for skim milk powder, butter and cheese, with Algeria and Morocco having imported $1.5 billion in dairy products in 2018. This provides an opportunity to serve customers of Northwest Dairy Association (NDA) member farms in the Middle East and Africa. NDA member owners share a commitment to caring for the land, animals and people that make up their farm. The farmers of NDA operate under a set of standards that ensure excellence in dairy stewardship and sustainable farm practices. DDW, Inc. Acquires Natural Colors Business from Dupont DDW, The Color House, is pleased to announce that on June 28, 2019 it completed a transaction to acquire the DuPont Natural Colors business which was part of DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences division. The acquisition expands DDW's global reach and adds technical and manufacturing capabilities in several core natural colors. DDW adds two DuPont manufacturing facilities (Burton-on-Trent, UK and Santiago, Chile) and all related customer contracts. The expanded business will operate under the JULY-SEPTEMBER 2019