Middle East Food Infrastructure: NAMAA (part of ATOMS Group) has exited stealth with a Middle East food infrastructure portfolio built since 2019, now claiming 150 facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain—covering KitchenPark cloud kitchens/CPUs and ProFood bespoke culinary builds to help brands scale delivery and production. GCC Food Industry Partnerships: Kuwait and Egypt are looking to strengthen food-industry partnerships as supply-chain challenges continue to pressure operators. UAE Nutrition Labeling: UAE’s Nutri Mark nutrition labelling system is going digital, aiming to modernize how consumers access product information. Food Safety & Training: EMU hosted an event on “The Biggest Threat to Food Safety: Common Misconceptions,” focusing on practical awareness for industry players. Hospitality & F&B Growth: Koelnmesse will bring Anuga Select South Africa to Cape Town in 2027, expanding its Anuga network into a fast-growing African food and beverage market. Functional Food Demand: A new report highlights rising global appetite for functional and natural ingredients, with moringa products projected to nearly triple by 2035.