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French Apple Production Reaches a Three-year High in 2023, Supplying Exceptional Produce to GCC Consumers

The European apple harvest for this year to reach 11 million tonnes; French apple producers are celebrating a successful harvest, with an 8% increase year-on-year to 1.5 tonnes of high-quality fruits
Optimum temperatures and ideal conditions have contributed to the sweet and fla... (more)
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Scottish Seafood is Making a Splash this Ramadan as the Latest On-trend UAE Import

Scottish seafood’s versatility has been showcased by chefs from Mare by Bussola during a specially curated Iftar using the finest seafood from Scotland
The MENA region is a key market for Scotland, with F&B exports currently totalling over AED1.3 billion, with Scottish... (more)
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Celebrate World Croissant Day with Free Artisan Croissants Made with European Butter at Spinneys Umm Suqeim

Paying homage to the croissant on its special day and as part of Butter Stories, the campaign developed by the French Dairy Board and the European Union to showcase dairy butter as the key ingredient in croissants. Throughout the day, shoppers will have the chance to taste butter croissants... (more)
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Dubai Foodies Star in European Butter YouTube Mini-series

Chefs and bloggers from across the Middle East were invited by the European Union and the French Dairy Board (CNIEL) to participate in the second series of a four-part YouTube mini-series showcasing the finest traditions of French butter making.
 
Chef Georges Larnicol<... (more)
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Dubai Influencers and Chefs Showcase the Journey of European Butter from Farm to Plate

Dubai Influencers and Chefs Showcase the Journey of European Butter from Farm to Plate. Dubai foodies and influencers have helped to create a new guide showcasing the journey of natural dairy butter from farm to plate in France, with everything revealed in the new travel guide, Butter Up!(more)
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The USA Cheese Guild has Announced the Inaugural 'Big Cheese' Competition Winner in Dubai

Chef Lekhnath Thapaliya, Emporio Armani Caffe, was awarded ‘The Big Cheese’ accolade and, with it, the gold medal
The competition was created for the alumni of the USA Cheese Specialist Certification Program, which is run by the USA Cheese Guild, and saw 11 contestan... (more)
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Dubai to Host USA Cheese Specialists as Part of an Inaugural Competition to Determine 'The Big Cheese'

Created for the alumni of the USA Cheese Specialist Certification Program, which is run by the USA Cheese Guild, the competition will see 12 finalists compete in a highly anticipated cook-off on 24 October
The winner will be announced at a glittering award ceremony held on 25 Oc... (more)
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European Apples Ripe for the Middle East Market Following Successful Harvest

European apple production is expected to top 12 million tonnes, with France producing close to 1.35 tonnes despite dry conditions during the summer
Consumers in the Middle East will benefit from sweeter apples as a result of dryness as sugar levels increase 
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Dubai Chefs and Influencers to Star in YouTube Documentary Series as Part of European Butter Campaign

Dubai-based chefs and bloggers will take the internet by storm when they appear in the latest mini-series produced by the French Dairy Board and the European Union to showcase the 100% natural qualities of French butter and the flavour enhancing attributes it brings to any dish.
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Dubai Chefs Showcase their Skills in New York by Adding a European Twist to the All-American Classic Cheeseburger

Dubai-based chefs and influencers brought a touch of French flair to New York by using a range of French cheeses to create the perfect cheeseburger;
Chef Mohamed Chabchoul, Grand Millennium Business Bay; Dalia Dogmoch Soubra, renowned chef and blogger; Zahra Abdalla TV personali... (more)
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