Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
In 2024, demand for baby food is set to continue to be negatively impacted by government regulations halting the entry of immigrants. This has led to an increase in male workers arriving without the ability to bring their families, which means there…
In 2024, value growth in dairy in Jordan is being driven partly by the rising cost of raw materials, particularly milk. An increase in tourism, more women in the workforce, and the expansion of chained supermarkets and hypermarkets is also fuelling…
Rising prices have been a key feature of the dairy products and alternatives market in Israel in 2024. Prices had already risen in the previous year, as an increase in the prices of price controlled dairy products led to an immediate rise in the…
Local production of dairy products and alternatives in Iraq is rising with government support. This increases the local availability and affordability of dairy products, but imports are needed to meet demand, especially in cheese and butter. Baby…
In December 2022, Almarai successfully conducted a commercial trial utilising 10% post-consumer recycled PET plastic in its Zabadi cups. This initiative, launched officially in 2023, aims to drive demand for post-consumer recycled material, thereby…