Foodtech

This partnership aims to create a synergetic collaboration using Nomu Group's procurement forecasting and fulfilment tools and Jalebi's inventory optimization and restaurant operations technology.

As a platform that solves procurement inefficiencies and subsequent food wastage in F&B entities, while also helping suppliers streamline their operations, Kaso is ensuring greater adoption of digital tools in the industry's B2B space.

The deal is said to be part of Kitopi's ongoing strategy to invest in and grow much-loved regional brands, and then take them global.

Speaking to Entrepreneur Middle East, Prince Khaled pointed towards Rebellyous Foods' revolutionary tech as being the main driver for his company's investment in the foodtech enterprise.

Uvera's main product, Aurora, is a next-generation artificial intelligence of things device that can increase the shelf-life of fresh food up to 97% on average, within only 30 seconds and without using any chemicals.

The Co-Kitchen will provide an opportunity for F&B startups and investors to expand in this sector, experiment with new ideas.

Founded in 2019, Black Sheep Foods is in "in the business of giving consumers access to the most delicious meat variety, using plants instead of animals," according to co-founder and CEO Sunny Kumar.

Its new funding will be used to fuel Calo's expansion into the GCC, recruit talent in different areas, and invest more resources in executing its product roadmap.

With the inflow of fresh capital, the Rebel Foods team has been reported to be exploring an initial public offering within the next two years.

With the support of Tech Partner Life On Screen, Ecosystem Partner in5 Dubai, and Media Partner Hotel and Catering News ME , the Leaders in Foodtech Awards 2021 was able to bring together the movers and shakers of an industry that is predicted to be globally worth over US$342 billion by 2027.

The Leaders in Foodtech Awards 2021 will be held on June 30, 2021 at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk in the UAE, with the event aiming to celebrate both individuals and institutions that are shaping the future of foodtech in the Middle East.

The contest has been specifically conceptualized to help promote and aid socially-minded innovations that can cater to either one of two main themes: "Healing the World" for healthtech, and "Feeding the Future" for foodtech.

A gap in the market for online food recipes in Arabic gave rise to a successful Dubai-based startup.

The food service industry is one of the largest industries in the world and, in my view, one of the least prepared in terms of embracing technology.