Studies have consistently shown that shoppers care about sustainability now more than ever. Food and beverage companies are taking note and making pledges to make their portfolios more eco-friendly. Read the full article here...
Tyson Foods partners with insect protein startup to develop ingredient facility
The meat giant will work with Protix to construct a plant dedicated to insect protein items in the U.S., for use in pet food, aquaculture and livestock production.Tyson Foods announced a strategic investment with insect protein startup Protix to boost the presence of insect ingredients utilized in the food system,…...
PIF RANKS FIRST AMONG 100 WEALTH FUNDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
According to Global SWFs Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience (GSR) rating, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) rated seventh globally and first in the Middle East among 100 sovereign wealth funds. The worldwide organization’s 44-page report included a special section titled ‘Champions in Sustainability: The Public Investment Fund’. In November 2022,…...
PIF ranks top in Mideast, 7th worldwide for scoring high in GSR
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ranked first in the Middle East region and seventh worldwide among 100 global state-owned funds for scoring high in governance, sustainability and resilience practices, according to the evaluation of the Global Sovereign Wealth Funds. Read the full article here...
Global consumer research consultancy Human8 enters Middle East
International consumer research consultancy Human8 has landed in the MiddleEast, entering the region through a new office in Dubai. Since its early beginnings in Belgium, Human8 has over the past 25 years grown into one of the world’s larger agencies for market research and consumerintelligence. Today, the firm has a…...
The road ahead for automotive players in the UAE and KSA
Global strategy consulting firm Simon-Kucher has released the 2023 edition of its annual Global Automotive Study, shedding light on the main trends and developments in the industry. Lovrenc Kessler, Chris Bergman and Samer Yamin from the firm’s Middle East team walk through the key insights for the UAE and Saudi…...
Five areas of focus to strengthen Saudi’s higher education landscape
Saudi Arabia has in recent years made remarkable progress in transforming its higher education landscape to meet the demands of a growing population and a rapidly changing economy. Going forward, there still remains a journey to further professionalise the sector – experts from Emkan explore five key areas where the…...
McKinsey: Bold initiatives to improve education in the Middle East
The education sector in the Middle East has come under strain in the last decade, with various crises across the region derailing progress in some of the region’s largest countries. New research from McKinsey & Company puts forward four ways how leaders in the education scene can improve life for…...
Quantuma brings deal advisory and turnaround offering to the region
Quantuma has launched its Deal Advisory and Turnaround practice in the region. Celebrating its 2-year anniversary this month, Quantuma entered the Middle East 24 months ago with the aim of establishing a presence in financial advisory space with a focus on the mid-market segment. Read full article here...