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In-depth articles covering food labeling regulations, recipe management best practices, and industry trends across the GCC.

Regulation9 min read

Understanding the GCC Sugar Tax: What It Means for Food & Beverage Businesses

A breakdown of the UAE and Saudi Arabia's sugar-based excise taxes effective January 2026, including tax tiers, reformulation strategies, and how recipe management platforms help track sugar content for ongoing compliance.

Jan 20, 2026Read
Industry8 min read

UAE Wellness Strategy: How Food Businesses Can Support National Health Goals

An overview of MOHAP's Lifelong Wellness Strategy, key findings from the UAE's national nutrition survey, childhood obesity data, and how food labeling transparency helps food businesses align with national health priorities.

Jan 15, 2026Read
Labeling10 min read

Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels: A Guide for GCC Food Businesses

A comprehensive guide to global front-of-pack nutrition labeling systems including NutriMark UAE, Nutri-Score, Traffic Light, Warning Labels, Health Star Rating, and Nutri-Grade — and how GCC food businesses can prepare for mandatory adoption.

Jan 10, 2026Read
Industry9 min read

How the Gulf Region Is Shaping the Future of Food

An exploration of how the GCC is becoming a global food industry hub, covering SFDA menu labeling mandates, CEPA trade agreements, food clusters, the startup ecosystem, evolving consumer trends, and AI adoption in food operations.

Jan 5, 2026Read
Compliance11 min read

Allergen Labeling in the GCC: A Complete Guide for Food Businesses

Everything food businesses need to know about allergen labeling across the GCC, including GSO 9/2013 mandatory allergens, compound ingredient rules, country-specific requirements, traceability obligations, and best practices for allergen management.

Dec 28, 2025Read
Technology9 min read

How Digital Tools Are Transforming F&B Operations in the GCC

An in-depth look at how artificial intelligence, smart kitchens, IoT, recipe management platforms, and inventory tracking are transforming food and beverage operations across the Gulf, driving efficiency, transparency, and waste reduction.

Dec 20, 2025Read
Compliance10 min read

Halal Food Labeling in the UAE: Requirements for Manufacturers and Distributors

A detailed guide to halal food labeling requirements in the UAE, covering certification bodies, UAE.S 2055 standards, mandatory label information, Arabic/English requirements, the Dubai Municipality review process, common mistakes, and a practical compliance checklist.

Dec 15, 2025Read
Labeling9 min read

Food Labeling in Dubai: A Guide to UAE.S 192:2019 for Food Businesses

A practical guide to UAE.S 192:2019, the UAE standard for food additives, covering E number requirements, flavor classifications, banned ingredients, distributor responsibilities, and a step-by-step compliance checklist for food businesses operating in Dubai.

Dec 10, 2025Read
Compliance11 min read

Food Safety SOPs for Institutional Catering: Schools, Airlines & Hospitals

A comprehensive guide to sector-specific food safety standard operating procedures for institutional catering, covering education, airline, and hospital settings, with focus on HACCP/ISO 22000, temperature control, allergen management, labeling requirements, GS1 barcodes, and training.

Dec 5, 2025Read

Simplify Your Food Labeling Workflow

RecipeBuilder helps food businesses generate labels following GCC & SFDA laws, track costs, and manage inventory — all from one platform.