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Al Douri Group
Famous for their roasteries. They import raw coffee beans and nuts, process them, and distribute to retail.
Categories
Coffee/Nuts/Spices
Brands
Al Douri Coffee, Roastery Items
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 885 5555
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UAE
Famous for their roasteries. They import raw coffee beans and nuts, process them, and distribute to retail.
Categories
Coffee/Nuts/Spices
Brands
Al Douri Coffee, Roastery Items
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 885 5555
UAE
Fish canning and trading.
Categories
Canned Fish
Brands
Canned Tuna/Sardines
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
General trader.
Categories
General Food
Brands
Foodstuff
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
The operator behind major fast-food franchises. They act as their own importer for proprietary ingredients.
Categories
Chain Restaurant Supply
Brands
Burger King, Pizza Hut (Kuwait/UAE)
Contact
Procurement
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
The benchmark for 'Real Halal' meat. They import hand-slaughtered meat and distribute it. A trusted household name.
Categories
Halal Meat/Poultry
Brands
Al Islami, Aladdin
Contact
CEO
Phone
+971 4 885 3333
UAE
The 'Frozen King' of the Middle East. They produce and import a massive range of frozen snacks (samosas, nuggets) found in every freezer cabinet.
Categories
Meat/Poultry/Ready Meals
Brands
Al Kabeer, Tayebat
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 338 8888
UAE
Operates a chain of hypermarkets in the Northern Emirates and imports for them.
Categories
Supermarket Items
Brands
Al Manama Private Label
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 6 568 0033
UAE
Supplier of fresh fish to hotels.
Categories
Seafood
Brands
Fresh Catch
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Distribution arm of Al Maya.
Categories
FMCG
Brands
Kraft, Heinz
Contact
Manoj Asrani
Phone
+971 4 267 6999
UAE
Retail Giant: Operates 90+ retail stores across the GCC (45+ in UAE). Their unique model combines exclusive distribution of 50+ global brands with guaranteed shelf space in their own supermarket chain, plus coverage of 100% of UAE hypermarkets.
Categories
Processed Foods/Confectionery/Baking
Brands
Kraft Heinz, Pillsbury, Vochelle, Pocari Sweat, American Kitchen, Renfro
Contact
Manoj Asrani (Director, Import & Retail)
Phone
+971 4 823 0000
UAE
General trader with a strong tobacco division.
Categories
Tobacco/Foodstuff
Brands
Tobacco Brands, Snacks
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 534 1222
UAE
Key distributor for Turkish and mid-tier confectionery brands. They have strong penetration in the 'Grocery' (Baqala) sector.
Categories
Confectionery/Biscuits
Brands
Elvan, Toren, Turkish Snacks
Contact
General Manager
Phone
+971 4 267 8001
UAE
Trader in Sharjah industrial area.
Categories
General Grocery
Brands
Asian Commodities
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 543 0441
UAE
Logistics Powerhouse: One of the largest distributors in the region with revenue est. $500M+. Represents 92 strategic brands. Known for massive 'feet on the street' merchandising teams that visit every hypermarket daily. Covers UAE & Oman with a fleet of 500+ delivery trucks.
Categories
Premium Chocolate/Pasta/Personal Care/Baby Food
Brands
Ferrero, Colgate-Palmolive, Dettol, McVities, Danone, Barilla
Contact
Fouad Touckly (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 372 5300
UAE
Meat trader.
Categories
Meat
Brands
Frozen Meat
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Spice miller and flour trader.
Categories
Flour/Spices
Brands
Bulk Flour, Spices
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 531 1892
UAE
Food division of Allied.
Categories
Frozen Food
Brands
Frozen Goods
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
The giant of the Middle East. They own the franchises for KFC/Pizza Hut and manufacture 'California Garden' beans. Massive importer.
Categories
Chain Supply/Meat
Brands
KFC, Hardee's, California Garden
Contact
Procurement
Phone
+971 6 533 3333
UAE
Major rice brand.
Categories
Basmati Rice
Brands
Amira Rice
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Specialist supplier to the marine industry. They deliver bulk food provisions (meats, veg, dry goods) to cargo ships and tankers docked in Jebel Ali.
Categories
Vessel Provisions
Brands
General Provisions (No Retail Brands)
Contact
Procurement Officer
Phone
+971 58 540 4934
UAE
One of the world's largest processors of pulses. They import raw lentils/chickpeas in bulk, process them in Ajman, and re-export or sell to local packers.
Categories
Pulses/Spices/Rice/Lentils
Brands
777, RK, 555 Brands (Pulses)
Contact
Harish Tahiliani (MD)
Phone
+971 6 743 8111
UAE
Specializes in Indonesian imports for the ethnic market.
Categories
Indonesian Products
Brands
Indonesian Snacks/Sauces
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 533 3333
UAE
Trader.
Categories
Frozen Food
Brands
General Frozen
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Small to mid-sized trader in Sharjah.
Categories
General Foodstuff
Brands
Rice, Oil
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 599 9999
UAE
Distinct from their cigar division. They manage the entire supply chain for McDonald's UAE—importing every bun, patty, and fry.
Categories
3PL Logistics/Supply Chain
Brands
McDonald's Supply Chain
Contact
CEO
Phone
+971 4 881 1111
UAE
Premium Specialist: Serves 6,000+ active B2B clients with a portfolio of 7,000 SKUs. Specialized in temperature-sensitive supply chains (chocolate/tobacco). They hold a near-monopoly on the premium cigar market in the UAE and supply all Duty-Free shops.
Categories
Tobacco/Premium Tea/Coffee/Ethnic Specialties
Brands
Habanos (Cigars), Twinings Tea, Volvic Water, Lucky Me! Noodles, Hills Bros Coffee
Contact
Fares Nasr (Division Head)
Phone
+971 4 396 9777
UAE
The leader in fresh produce and juices. They import air-freight fruit daily for hotels and their own juice manufacturing.
Categories
Fresh Juice/Produce/Cut Fruit
Brands
Barakat, Global Fresh Produce
Contact
Procurement Head
Phone
+971 4 880 2121
UAE
The wholesale arm of Barakat, located in the central fruit market, supplying other distributors.
Categories
Wholesale Produce
Brands
Global Fruit
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Organic store and distributor.
Categories
Organic Food
Brands
Organic Brands
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 443 3535
UAE
Operates a mix of wholesale centers and supermarkets. A key player for bulk commodities (rice/sugar) and supplies the mid-to-low tier HORECA sector.
Categories
Commodities/Fresh Food/General Grocery
Brands
Bismi (Private Label), General Commodities
Contact
P.N. Abdulla (Chairman)
Phone
+971 4 267 1234
UAE
Operates out of Fujairah (major bunkering hub). They supply food and beverages to oil tankers and offshore vessels.
Categories
Marine Catering
Brands
Deck Stores, Bonded Stores
Contact
Sales Director
Phone
+971 9 222 1716
UAE
Coffee manufacturer and distributor.
Categories
Coffee
Brands
Bon Cafe
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 282 8742
UAE
Distributor.
Categories
Frozen Food
Brands
Processed Meats
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Premium Italian food distributor.
Categories
Italian Gourmet
Brands
Italian Brands
Contact
Giacomo Marie (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 341 9230
UAE
The 'Chefs Warehouse'. They supply high-end ingredients to 5-star hotels. Not for mass retail.
Categories
Gourmet/Pastry/Cheese
Brands
Valrhona, Lescure, St Michel, Boiron
Contact
Steve Pyle (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 815 9888
UAE
Major supermarket chain with distribution arm.
Categories
Retail Brands
Brands
Tesco (Exclusive), Goodness Foods
Contact
Rajiv Warrier (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 266 6670
UAE
The highest end of the market. Suppliers to Michelin star chefs in Dubai. Part of the METRO group.
Categories
Luxury Gastronomy
Brands
Caviar, Truffles, High-End Chocolate
Contact
Regis Bertrand (MD)
Phone
+971 4 870 2400
UAE
Major coffee roaster and distributor.
Categories
Coffee
Brands
Coffee Planet
Contact
CEO
Phone
+971 4 341 5537
UAE
Part of the Nikai Group. They hold exclusive distribution for major Indian heritage brands like Parle biscuits and Weikfield custard.
Categories
Indian Snacks/Spices
Brands
Bajaj, Weikfield, Parle
Contact
Paras Shahdadpuri (Chair)
Phone
+971 4 885 0033
UAE
Importer of canned goods for the wholesale market.
Categories
Canned Food
Brands
Canned Fruit/Veg
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 566 6666
UAE
Massive canner of tomato paste and milk powder in Sharjah Free Zone. Exports globally.
Categories
Tomato Paste/Milk Powder
Brands
Delta, Royal
Contact
Shiraz Osman (Chairman)
Phone
+971 6 555 5555
UAE
The first dedicated distributor for the booming 'Zero Alcohol' sector. They supply non-alcoholic wines and beers to hotels and retail.
Categories
Non-Alcoholic Spirits/Beer
Brands
Heineken 0.0, Lyre's, Vintense
Contact
Erika Blazeviciute (Founder)
Phone
+971 4 555 5555
UAE
The exclusive bottler and distributor for PepsiCo in Dubai and Northern Emirates. A public company that dominates the soft drink market.
Categories
Carbonated Soft Drinks
Brands
Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina
Contact
Tarek El Sakka (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 802 5000
UAE
A health-food brand and distributor. They import organic grains/seeds and package them under their own brand for supermarkets.
Categories
Organic/Gluten-Free
Brands
Earth Goods (Private Label)
Contact
Founder
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Despite the name, a major player in the frozen food sector. They import bulk frozen chicken and meat for the wholesale market.
Categories
Meat/Poultry
Brands
Frozen Chicken Griller
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 881 5678
UAE
Specialist in beverage trading. They move large volumes of energy drinks and malt beverages to wholesalers and re-export markets.
Categories
Beverages (Non-Alc)/Energy Drinks
Brands
Barbican, Red Bull (Wholesale), C4
Contact
Sales Director
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
The world's largest flight catering operation. They import massive volumes of everything from filet mignon to mini-butter packs.
Categories
Airline Catering
Brands
Airline Meals
Contact
VP Procurement
Phone
+971 4 282 3111
UAE
The 'King of Snacks'. They hold the golden contract for Indomie (massive volume in UAE) and premium global brands like Hershey's and Ben & Jerry's.
Categories
Pasta/Snacks/Ice Cream
Brands
Indomie, Hershey's, Barilla, Ben & Jerry's
Contact
Ronnie Lobo (GM)
Phone
+971 4 285 5645
UAE
Imports mixed containers of European supermarket items.
Categories
European Brands
Brands
General EU Groceries
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 6 555 5555
UAE
Sharjah-based wholesaler supplying the mid-market cafeteria and restaurant sector with bulk essential ingredients.
Categories
HORECA Supplies/Canned Food
Brands
Canned Veg, Bulk Oil, Sauces
Contact
Procurement
Phone
+971 6 543 2100
UAE
Abu-Dhabi based trader focused on food security commodities. Major supplier to government tenders and large catering companies.
Categories
Commodities/Rice/Sugar
Brands
Falcon Brand, Bulk Commodities
Contact
Sales Manager
Phone
+971 2 555 5555
UAE
A 'Parallel Importer' and wholesaler. They buy global brands (like Nutella/Oreo) in low-price markets and re-sell them to UAE discounters.
Categories
Biscuits/Confectionery
Brands
Oreo (Parallel), Fox's, Nutella
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 250 0000
UAE
Abu-Dhabi based powerhouse operating hypermarkets and a distribution division. Strong focus on Indian ethnic foods and spices.
Categories
Water/Spices/Grains
Brands
Fathima Spices, Mai Dubai (Distributor), Ajmi
Contact
Moideen R. (Chairman)
Phone
+971 2 554 4666
UAE
Formerly independent, now part of Brazilian giant BRF. They are the distribution arm for 'Sadia', the #1 chicken brand in the Middle East.
Categories
Poultry/Meat
Brands
Sadia, Perdix
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 885 5555
UAE
Major supplier of food ingredients to factories + FMCG division.
Categories
Food Ingredients/FMCG
Brands
Safcol, Koka Noodles, Snappy Tom
Contact
Sylvia (Marketing)
Phone
+971 4 806 9600
UAE
The 'Beverage King' of UAE HORECA. Exclusive distributor for Monin syrups and premium waters found in almost every hotel.
Categories
Beverages/Organic/Premium
Brands
Monin, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna
Contact
John Vouyoukas (Director)
Phone
+971 4 884 8811
UAE
Established Deira trading house. Focused on arbitrage of rice and sugar prices between India/Pakistan and the UAE re-export market.
Categories
Rice/Sugar/Oil
Brands
Commodity Trading
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 226 9966
UAE
A historic distributor known for holding legacy contracts with major European brands like Zwan (Luncheon Meat) and Langnese Honey for decades.
Categories
Processed Meat/Canned Food
Brands
Zwan, Tulip, Langnese Honey, Kikkoman (Retail)
Contact
Managing Director
Phone
+971 4 267 2222
UAE
Part of Albatha Group. A major importer of raw meat for processing into their 'Al Areesh' brand of nuggets and burgers.
Categories
Halal Poultry/Snacks
Brands
Al Areesh, Arctic Gold
Contact
General Manager
Phone
+971 6 555 5555
UAE
Specialist in fresh produce trading, supplying the Al Aweer Fruit & Vegetable Market.
Categories
Fruit & Veg
Brands
Fresh Produce
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Coffee roaster.
Categories
Specialty Coffee
Brands
Gold Box
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Chinese food specialist.
Categories
Chinese Gourmet
Brands
Chinese Ingredients
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Hypermarket chain.
Categories
Hypermarket
Brands
Grand
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 267 7777
UAE
Focused on dairy products, particularly Labneh and Yoghurt, distributing to the entire GCC.
Categories
Dairy products
Brands
Labneh, Yoghurt
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 885 5555
UAE
Part of the Albwardy/Kanoo heavyweights. A classic A-Brand distributor focusing on pharmacy chains and supermarkets for personal care and baby food products.
Categories
Canned Food/Baby Care/Beauty
Brands
Hero Baby, Johnson & Johnson, Henkel, Zwitsal
Contact
Mishal Hamed Kanoo (Chairman)
Phone
+971 4 282 4433
UAE
Part of the Juma Al Majid Group. A massive logistics distributor that handles the 'heavy lifting' for high-volume brands like Mars and Wrigley's across the Northern Emirates.
Categories
Mars/Confectionery/Pet Food
Brands
Mars, Wrigley's, Pet Care Brands
Contact
Khaled Jamil (GM)
Phone
+971 4 337 1400
UAE
Massive commodity trader. They move vessels of frozen chicken and grain. UN Registered vendor.
Categories
Poultry/Dairy/Commodities
Brands
No Brands (Bulk Trading)
Contact
Sudhakar Tomar (MD)
Phone
+971 4 423 0700
UAE
Supply Chain Expert: A UN-registered vendor specializing in food security. They export 54 different commodities to 1,000+ customers in 82 countries. They do not do retail distribution; they move bulk vessels of frozen poultry, pulses, and spices for local repackaging.
Categories
Poultry (Frozen)/Pulses/Spices/Dairy Feed
Brands
No Brand Loyalty. (Sells White Label/Bulk Vessels of Grains/Frozen Poultry)
Contact
Michael Robinson (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 423 0700
UAE
Premium snack manufacturer. While they make chips, they are a massive importer of raw potatoes and superfood powders (quinoa/chia).
Categories
Snacks/Superfoods
Brands
Hunter's Gourmet Chips, Hand Cooked
Contact
Ananya Narayan (MD)
Phone
+971 4 813 6500
UAE
Industrial Giant: A multinational with 95 operations in 50 countries and 12,000 employees. While they act as a trader for raw commodities (buying grain/oil vessels), their distribution arm focuses purely on placing their own 80+ proprietary brands into retail channels.
Categories
Edible Oils/Fats/Condiments/Ice Cream
Brands
London Dairy, Tiffany, Noor (Own Brands). Trader of Bulk Palm Oil, Flour, Sugar
Contact
Amitabh Kumar (Head Procurement)
Phone
+971 4 215 0000
UAE
Part of the Asia-wide Indoguna network. They are a top-tier supplier of high-quality meats (Wagyu, Veal) to 5-star hotels and fine dining restaurants.
Categories
Premium Meat/Seafood/Wagyu
Brands
Ocean Gems, Carne Meats, Masterpiece
Contact
Helene Raudaschl (Chair)
Phone
+971 4 338 6828
UAE
Specialist truffle importer.
Categories
Truffles/Gourmet
Brands
Truffles
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
The largest 'Cash & Carry' wholesaler in the UAE. They do not focus on brand building but on moving massive volume to thousands of small grocery stores (baqalas) and cafeterias.
Categories
General Groceries/Commodities
Brands
Eastern Condiments, Ujala, Noor, and 500+ General Brands
Contact
Sameer K. Mohamed (MD)
Phone
+971 4 396 7999
UAE
Focused specifically on the Japanese cuisine market. They supply sushi counters, high-end Japanese restaurants, and hotels with authentic ingredients.
Categories
Japanese Specialty/Sushi Ingredients
Brands
Kikkoman (Horeca), Mizkan, Kewpie (Bulk)
Contact
Nabil Nahhas (Director)
Phone
+971 6 743 8888
UAE
Started as a wholesaler, now the #1 Online Grocery. They import directly by air and supply both households and supermarkets.
Categories
Fruits/Veg/Meat/Groceries
Brands
Driscoll's, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer (Food)
Contact
Halima Jumani (Director)
Phone
+971 4 320 2727
UAE
Distributor of European dairy brands.
Categories
European Cheese/Dairy
Brands
Zott, Jogobella, Monte
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 885 5555
UAE
Cafe supply specialist.
Categories
Coffee/Gelato Ingredients
Brands
Mek3, Pellini
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 343 3478
UAE
The go-to distributor for Levantine (Lebanese/Syrian) food products. They supply the massive demand for Arabic food ingredients in retail and restaurants.
Categories
Lebanese Food/Dairy/Pickles
Brands
Al Rifai (Nuts), Cortas, Lebanese Specialties
Contact
General Manager
Phone
+971 4 338 8777
UAE
Boutique arm of the Lootah family conglomerate. They focus purely on 'Premium' and 'Gourmet' retail products, supplying high-end supermarkets like Waitrose and Spinneys.
Categories
Premium Confectionery/Organic/Health
Brands
Jos Poell, Tiptree, Valrhona (Retail), Organic Larder
Contact
Waseem Al Halabi (Gen. Mgr)
Phone
+971 4 882 0300
UAE
Largest retailer in region. Massive importer.
Categories
Hypermarket Items
Brands
LuLu Brand, 1000+ Brands
Contact
Yusuff Ali (Chairman)
Phone
+971 2 418 2000
UAE
Owned by DEWA (Government). The fastest-growing water brand, supplying Emirates Airlines and massive government contracts.
Categories
Water
Brands
Mai Dubai
Contact
Alexander van 't Riet (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 885 9999
UAE
The UAE's most iconic water brand. They source from local mountain springs but also act as a massive distributor of juices and hygiene products.
Categories
Water/Juice/Tissues
Brands
Masafi Water, Masafi Juices
Contact
Saood Al Ghurair (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 346 5500
UAE
A classic 'Deira Trader' located in the heart of the wholesale market. They move container loads of basmati rice and spices to Africa and GCC.
Categories
Rice/Spices/Pulses
Brands
Meridian Brand, Bulk Grains
Contact
Trading Manager
Phone
+971 4 226 6226
UAE
A mid-sized diversified distributor with a growing portfolio of organic and healthy food brands from the UK and USA.
Categories
General FMCG/Dairy
Brands
Organic Valley, Yeo Valley, General Grocery
Contact
Managing Director
Phone
+971 4 347 4770
UAE
High-tech agriculture and import. They are a key partner for importing premium berries and difficult-to-grow produce.
Categories
Premium Produce/Berries
Brands
Driscoll's (Partner)
Contact
Najib Buganem (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 333 9999
UAE
General trading company.
Categories
General Trading
Brands
Food & Clothing
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 328 1988
UAE
Linked to the famous 'Modern Bakery'. They are the largest importer of bakery ingredients (flour mixes, yeast, fillings) for commercial bakeries.
Categories
Bakery Ingredients/Sweets
Brands
Modern Bakery, Bakery Supplies
Contact
Sales Head
Phone
+971 4 340 0888
UAE
One of the largest autonomous food & dairy manufacturers in the UAE. They have their own massive direct distribution fleet supplying 100% of UAE retailers with daily fresh products.
Categories
Dairy/Juice/Water/Bakery
Brands
Lacnor, Oasis Water, Milco, Royal Bakers
Contact
Iqbal Hamzah (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 884 8811
UAE
One of the oldest produce importers. They have a massive fleet and supply government palaces, airlines, and supermarkets.
Categories
Fruit & Veg
Brands
NRTC Fresh
Contact
CEO
Phone
+971 4 320 8888
UAE
Specializes in importing bulk and packaged confectionery, specifically from Turkey and Europe, for the retail and gifting market.
Categories
Chocolate/Confectionery
Brands
Olmec, Turkish Confectionery Brands
Contact
Sales Manager
Phone
+971 50 123 4567
UAE
The 'Whole Foods' of UAE: A pioneer in the organic sector. They operate a chain of organic supermarkets and cafés but also act as a distributor, supplying organic/health-food sections of other retailers and hospitals.
Categories
Organic Groceries/Health Foods/Gluten-Free
Brands
Organic Larder, Ecomil, Hipp, Phoenix, Lakewood
Contact
Nils El Accad (Founder/CEO)
Phone
+971 4 338 2911
UAE
Fresh food distributor.
Categories
Fresh Food
Brands
Produce
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Specialty coffee roaster.
Categories
Specialty Coffee
Brands
Raw Coffee
Contact
Kim Thompson (MD)
Phone
+971 4 339 5474
UAE
Export focused trader.
Categories
African Export
Brands
Commodities
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Market and distributor for organic produce.
Categories
Organic Produce
Brands
Local Organic, Ripe
Contact
Becky Balderstone (Founder)
Phone
+971 4 315 7000
UAE
A one-stop-shop for catering companies. They sell everything from rice to aluminum foil in bulk.
Categories
Foodservice General
Brands
Safco Own Brands, Unilever Food Solutions
Contact
Prakash Pillay (Head Purch)
Phone
+971 4 870 2000
UAE
Value-focused supermarket chain.
Categories
Value Retail
Brands
Safeer, Eternity
Contact
Chairman
Phone
+971 6 533 3333
UAE
Not the oil service, but their internal catering/supply arm that imports food for remote oil rigs.
Categories
Oilfield Catering
Brands
Camp Food
Contact
Procurement
Phone
+971 4 306 7777
UAE
Importer of Australian beef.
Categories
Meat/Australian Beef
Brands
John Dee Meat
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 339 1019
UAE
Part of the global Seven Seas network. The 'Amazon of the Sea', supplying cruise liners and navy vessels with high-end food and provisions.
Categories
Marine & Offshore Supply
Brands
Concierge Services, Bulk Food
Contact
Ole Anton Gulsvik (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 883 3333
UAE
Specialist in Thai food imports.
Categories
Meat/Seafood (Thai)
Brands
Thai Seafood, Frozen Meat
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 251 5300
UAE
Specialist importer of Indian sugar and jaggery. They supply the local sweets manufacturing industry and re-export to Oman/Saudi.
Categories
Sugar/Jaggery
Brands
Brown Sugar, Refined Sugar
Contact
Export Manager
Phone
+971 50 123 9161
UAE
The largest specialist importer for Korean products in the UAE. They supply the growing number of Korean restaurants and the 'Asian Sections' of major hypermarkets.
Categories
Korean/Japanese/Thai Food
Brands
Jongga Kimchi, Lotte, Nongshim (Bulk)
Contact
Director of Sales
Phone
+971 4 884 9488
UAE
Premium retailer importing high-end goods.
Categories
Premium Retail
Brands
Waitrose (Exclusive), Spinneys Food
Contact
Sunil Kumar (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 274 3333
UAE
Specializes in private label and export. They develop brands for other retailers and trade bulk grocery items across GCC.
Categories
Beverages/Canned Food
Brands
Spire Brand, Private Label
Contact
Export Manager
Phone
+971 4 888 8888
UAE
Specialists in Halal meat importation. They bring in bulk vessels of beef and poultry from Brazil and Australia for further processing or wholesale.
Categories
Halal Meat/Poultry/Beef
Brands
Taiba Farms, Brazilian Beef, Australian Lamb
Contact
Sales Director
Phone
+971 6 526 2226
UAE
A major seafood importer sourcing directly from Vietnam and India. They supply bulk frozen seafood to catering companies and supermarket fish counters.
Categories
Seafood/Shellfish
Brands
The Deep (Own Brand), Vietnamese Prawns
Contact
Procurement Manager
Phone
+971 4 883 3338
UAE
Niche importer dealing exclusively in luxury meats. They supply the top 1% of steakhouses in DIFC and Jumeirah.
Categories
High-End Wagyu/Kobe
Brands
Japanese Wagyu, Australian Wagyu
Contact
Sales Director
Phone
+971 4 338 8888
UAE
A massive regional distributor operating across the Middle East. They are the exclusive partner for P&G and Mars in many markets, focusing on high-volume logistical execution for A-Brands.
Categories
Confectionery/Household/Personal Care
Brands
Mars, Clorox, Walkers, Wrigley's, Glade
Contact
Fouad Es-Said (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 334 9993
UAE
Dedicated division of Transmed focused on supplying Starbucks and other coffee chains with syrups and cups.
Categories
HORECA
Brands
Professional Range
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 334 9993
UAE
Chef-Focused: The leading independent importer for the hospitality sector. Operates a 400,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Dubai Investment Park. They supply practically every 5-star hotel in Dubai and are the go-to for pork products (non-halal license) and Asian specialty ingredients.
Categories
Sushi ingredients/Alcohol/Barista supplies/Cheeses
Brands
Kewpie, Granarolo, Huy Fong (Sriracha), Teisseire, Yakult, Illy (Hotel Div)
Contact
Bhushant Gandhi (Dept. Head: Food)
Phone
+971 4 870 8300
UAE
One of the oldest trading families in Dubai (est 1870). They focus on traditional Indian food imports and wholesale distribution.
Categories
Indian Ethnic/Spices/Rice
Brands
Indian Heritage Brands, Rice
Contact
Director
Phone
+971 4 226 6666
UAE
One of the oldest dairy companies in the UAE (est. 1977). They produce and distribute milk, yogurt, and juices to thousands of grocery outlets.
Categories
Dairy/Juice/Ice Cream
Brands
Unikai, Delite, Royal Treat
Contact
Neeraj Vohra (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 507 6800
UAE
Major coop retailer importing directly.
Categories
Cooperative Retail
Brands
Union Brand
Contact
Mohamed Al Hashemi (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 388 8888
UAE
Publicly listed company. Famous for 'Aseel Ghee'. They import raw fats/oils and distribute their own market-leading brands.
Categories
Edible Oils/Water/Butter
Brands
Aseel Ghee, Mumtaz, Super Sun
Contact
Fethi Khiari (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 338 2688
UAE
First discounter model in UAE. Imports 80% private label.
Categories
Discounter
Brands
Private Label
Contact
Georg J. Fischer (CEO)
Phone
+971 4 555 5555
UAE
Rapidly growing supermarket chain.
Categories
Supermarket
Brands
West Zone
Contact
Naresh Kumar Bhawnani (Chair)
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
UAE
Chef focused distributor.
Categories
High End HORECA
Brands
Meat, Cheese
Contact
Manager
Phone
+971 4 333 3333
Uganda
The leading locally-owned supermarket chain. Capital Shoppers operates high-traffic stores in Kampala and acts as a massive direct importer of FMCG to compete with foreign chains.
Categories
Supermarket/Market Leader
Brands
Capital Shoppers Imports, UK/US Groceries
Contact
Management Team
Phone
+256 414 254 000
Uganda
Operated by Majid Al Futtaim. They acquired Shoprite's Ugandan operations. They import Carrefour private labels and French goods, setting new standards for modern retail.
Categories
Hypermarket/MAF Franchise
Brands
Carrefour PL, French Imports, Fresh Food
Contact
Franck Moreau (Country Mgr)
Phone
+256 800 100 100
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Al Douri Group Famous for their roasteries. They import raw coffee beans and nuts, process them, and distribute to retail. | Manufacturer / Retailer | Coffee/Nuts/Spices | Al Douri Coffee, Roastery Items | Director info@aldourigroup.com | |
Al Ekwan Al Khamsa Fish canning and trading. | Manufacturer | Canned Fish | Canned Tuna/Sardines | Manager info@alekwan.ae | |
Al Falaq Trading General trader. | Trader | General Food | Foodstuff | Manager info@alfalaq.ae | |
Al Homaizi Foodstuff (Kout Food) The operator behind major fast-food franchises. They act as their own importer for proprietary ingredients. | Importer / Operator | Chain Restaurant Supply | Burger King, Pizza Hut (Kuwait/UAE) | Procurement info@koutfood.com | |
Al Islami Foods The benchmark for 'Real Halal' meat. They import hand-slaughtered meat and distribute it. A trusted household name. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Halal Meat/Poultry | Al Islami, Aladdin | CEO info@alislami.com | |
Al Kabeer Group The 'Frozen King' of the Middle East. They produce and import a massive range of frozen snacks (samosas, nuggets) found in every freezer cabinet. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Meat/Poultry/Ready Meals | Al Kabeer, Tayebat | Director info@alkabeer.com | |
Al Manama Foodstuff Operates a chain of hypermarkets in the Northern Emirates and imports for them. | Retailer / Distributor | Supermarket Items | Al Manama Private Label | Director info@almanama.ae | |
Al Marsa Fishmonger Supplier of fresh fish to hotels. | Wholesaler | Seafood | Fresh Catch | Manager info@almarsa.ae | |
Al Maya Distribution Distribution arm of Al Maya. | Distributor | FMCG | Kraft, Heinz | Manoj Asrani manoj@almaya.ae | |
Al Maya Group Retail Giant: Operates 90+ retail stores across the GCC (45+ in UAE). Their unique model combines exclusive distribution of 50+ global brands with guaranteed shelf space in their own supermarket chain, plus coverage of 100% of UAE hypermarkets. | Brand Distributor (Exclusive) | Processed Foods/Confectionery/Baking | Kraft Heinz, Pillsbury, Vochelle, Pocari Sweat, American Kitchen, Renfro | Manoj Asrani (Director, Import & Retail) manoj@almaya.ae | |
Al Oufouk General Trading General trader with a strong tobacco division. | Trader | Tobacco/Foodstuff | Tobacco Brands, Snacks | Manager info@aloufouk.ae | |
Al Rowad Trading Key distributor for Turkish and mid-tier confectionery brands. They have strong penetration in the 'Grocery' (Baqala) sector. | Distributor | Confectionery/Biscuits | Elvan, Toren, Turkish Snacks | General Manager online.sales@alrowadtrading.com | |
Al Sanna Foodstuff Trader in Sharjah industrial area. | Trader | General Grocery | Asian Commodities | Manager info@alsanna.com | |
Al Seer Group Logistics Powerhouse: One of the largest distributors in the region with revenue est. $500M+. Represents 92 strategic brands. Known for massive 'feet on the street' merchandising teams that visit every hypermarket daily. Covers UAE & Oman with a fleet of 500+ delivery trucks. | Brand Distributor (Tier-1 Strategic) | Premium Chocolate/Pasta/Personal Care/Baby Food | Ferrero, Colgate-Palmolive, Dettol, McVities, Danone, Barilla | Fouad Touckly (CEO) info@alseer.com | |
Al Shihhe General Trading Meat trader. | Trader | Meat | Frozen Meat | Manager info@alshihhe.ae | |
Al Umana Foodstuff Spice miller and flour trader. | Trader | Flour/Spices | Bulk Flour, Spices | Manager info@alumana.ae | |
Allied Equipments (Food Div) Food division of Allied. | Distributor | Frozen Food | Frozen Goods | Manager info@allied.ae | |
Americana Group The giant of the Middle East. They own the franchises for KFC/Pizza Hut and manufacture 'California Garden' beans. Massive importer. | Manufacturer / Importer | Chain Supply/Meat | KFC, Hardee's, California Garden | Procurement info@americana.com | |
Amira Foods International Major rice brand. | Distributor | Basmati Rice | Amira Rice | Manager info@amirafoods.com | |
Aplus Ship Chandlers Specialist supplier to the marine industry. They deliver bulk food provisions (meats, veg, dry goods) to cargo ships and tankers docked in Jebel Ali. | Ship Chandler | Vessel Provisions | General Provisions (No Retail Brands) | Procurement Officer info@aplusshipchandlers.com | |
Arab & India Spices One of the world's largest processors of pulses. They import raw lentils/chickpeas in bulk, process them in Ajman, and re-export or sell to local packers. | Manufacturer / Trader | Pulses/Spices/Rice/Lentils | 777, RK, 555 Brands (Pulses) | Harish Tahiliani (MD) info@arabindia.com | |
Arabian Indonesian Trading Specializes in Indonesian imports for the ethnic market. | Trader | Indonesian Products | Indonesian Snacks/Sauces | Manager info@aitc.ae | |
Atiq Al Remaithi Trader. | Trader | Frozen Food | General Frozen | Manager info@atiq.ae | |
Bab Al Falah Small to mid-sized trader in Sharjah. | Trader | General Foodstuff | Rice, Oil | Manager info@babalfalah.com | |
Baqer Mohebi (Logistics Div) Distinct from their cigar division. They manage the entire supply chain for McDonald's UAE—importing every bun, patty, and fry. | Distributor | 3PL Logistics/Supply Chain | McDonald's Supply Chain | CEO info@mohebilogistics.com | |
Baqer Mohebi Enterprises Premium Specialist: Serves 6,000+ active B2B clients with a portfolio of 7,000 SKUs. Specialized in temperature-sensitive supply chains (chocolate/tobacco). They hold a near-monopoly on the premium cigar market in the UAE and supply all Duty-Free shops. | Brand Distributor (Premium/Niche) | Tobacco/Premium Tea/Coffee/Ethnic Specialties | Habanos (Cigars), Twinings Tea, Volvic Water, Lucky Me! Noodles, Hills Bros Coffee | Fares Nasr (Division Head) bme@mohebi.com | |
Barakat Quality Plus The leader in fresh produce and juices. They import air-freight fruit daily for hotels and their own juice manufacturing. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Fresh Juice/Produce/Cut Fruit | Barakat, Global Fresh Produce | Procurement Head info@barakatfresh.ae | |
Barakat Vegetables & Fruits The wholesale arm of Barakat, located in the central fruit market, supplying other distributors. | Wholesaler (Al Aweer) | Wholesale Produce | Global Fruit | Manager info@barakat.ae | |
Biorganic Organic store and distributor. | Retailer / Distributor | Organic Food | Organic Brands | Manager info@biorganic.ae | |
Bismi Group Operates a mix of wholesale centers and supermarkets. A key player for bulk commodities (rice/sugar) and supplies the mid-to-low tier HORECA sector. | Wholesaler / Retailer | Commodities/Fresh Food/General Grocery | Bismi (Private Label), General Commodities | P.N. Abdulla (Chairman) info@bismigroup.com | |
Blue Crescent Ship Chandlers Operates out of Fujairah (major bunkering hub). They supply food and beverages to oil tankers and offshore vessels. | Ship Chandler | Marine Catering | Deck Stores, Bonded Stores | Sales Director info@bluecrescentllc.com | |
Bon Cafe Coffee manufacturer and distributor. | Distributor | Coffee | Bon Cafe | Manager info@boncafeme.ae | |
Brook Foods Distributor. | Distributor | Frozen Food | Processed Meats | Manager info@brookfoods.ae | |
Casinetto Premium Italian food distributor. | Specialist Distributor | Italian Gourmet | Italian Brands | Giacomo Marie (CEO) info@casinetto.com | |
Chef Middle East The 'Chefs Warehouse'. They supply high-end ingredients to 5-star hotels. Not for mass retail. | Specialist Distributor | Gourmet/Pastry/Cheese | Valrhona, Lescure, St Michel, Boiron | Steve Pyle (CEO) info@chefmiddleeast.com | |
Choithrams Major supermarket chain with distribution arm. | Retailer / Distributor | Retail Brands | Tesco (Exclusive), Goodness Foods | Rajiv Warrier (CEO) info@choithram.com | |
Classic Fine Foods The highest end of the market. Suppliers to Michelin star chefs in Dubai. Part of the METRO group. | Specialist Distributor | Luxury Gastronomy | Caviar, Truffles, High-End Chocolate | Regis Bertrand (MD) info@classicfinefoods.ae | |
Coffee Planet Major coffee roaster and distributor. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Coffee | Coffee Planet | CEO info@coffeeplanet.com | |
Crescent General Trading Part of the Nikai Group. They hold exclusive distribution for major Indian heritage brands like Parle biscuits and Weikfield custard. | Distributor | Indian Snacks/Spices | Bajaj, Weikfield, Parle | Paras Shahdadpuri (Chair) info@nikaigroup.com | |
Dana Al Khalij Importer of canned goods for the wholesale market. | Trader | Canned Food | Canned Fruit/Veg | Manager info@danaalkhalij.ae | |
Delta Food Industries Massive canner of tomato paste and milk powder in Sharjah Free Zone. Exports globally. | Manufacturer / Exporter | Tomato Paste/Milk Powder | Delta, Royal | Shiraz Osman (Chairman) info@deltafood.ae | |
Drink Dry Store The first dedicated distributor for the booming 'Zero Alcohol' sector. They supply non-alcoholic wines and beers to hotels and retail. | Distributor (Niche) | Non-Alcoholic Spirits/Beer | Heineken 0.0, Lyre's, Vintense | Erika Blazeviciute (Founder) info@drinkdrystore.com | |
Dubai Refreshment (DRC) The exclusive bottler and distributor for PepsiCo in Dubai and Northern Emirates. A public company that dominates the soft drink market. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Carbonated Soft Drinks | Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina | Tarek El Sakka (CEO) info@pepsidrc.com | |
Earth Goods A health-food brand and distributor. They import organic grains/seeds and package them under their own brand for supermarkets. | Distributor (Organic) | Organic/Gluten-Free | Earth Goods (Private Label) | Founder info@earthgoods.com | |
Elfab (Electronics & Foods) Despite the name, a major player in the frozen food sector. They import bulk frozen chicken and meat for the wholesale market. | Importer (Frozen) | Meat/Poultry | Frozen Chicken Griller | Manager info@elfab.ae | |
Emirates Bulk (TriStar) Specialist in beverage trading. They move large volumes of energy drinks and malt beverages to wholesalers and re-export markets. | Trader / Distributor | Beverages (Non-Alc)/Energy Drinks | Barbican, Red Bull (Wholesale), C4 | Sales Director info@emiratesbulk.ae | |
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) The world's largest flight catering operation. They import massive volumes of everything from filet mignon to mini-butter packs. | Importer / Caterer | Airline Catering | Airline Meals | VP Procurement procurement@ekfc.ae | |
Emirates Snack Foods (ESF) The 'King of Snacks'. They hold the golden contract for Indomie (massive volume in UAE) and premium global brands like Hershey's and Ben & Jerry's. | Distributor (Premium) | Pasta/Snacks/Ice Cream | Indomie, Hershey's, Barilla, Ben & Jerry's | Ronnie Lobo (GM) info@esf-uae.com | |
European Commodities Imports mixed containers of European supermarket items. | Trader | European Brands | General EU Groceries | Manager info@ec.ae | |
Ever Green Foodstuff Sharjah-based wholesaler supplying the mid-market cafeteria and restaurant sector with bulk essential ingredients. | Wholesaler | HORECA Supplies/Canned Food | Canned Veg, Bulk Oil, Sauces | Procurement sales@evergreen-uae.com | |
Falcon Global Abu-Dhabi based trader focused on food security commodities. Major supplier to government tenders and large catering companies. | Trader / Wholesaler | Commodities/Rice/Sugar | Falcon Brand, Bulk Commodities | Sales Manager info@falconglobal.ae | |
Far Way General Trading A 'Parallel Importer' and wholesaler. They buy global brands (like Nutella/Oreo) in low-price markets and re-sell them to UAE discounters. | Trader / Wholesaler | Biscuits/Confectionery | Oreo (Parallel), Fox's, Nutella | Manager info@farwaycompany.com | |
Fathima Group of Companies Abu-Dhabi based powerhouse operating hypermarkets and a distribution division. Strong focus on Indian ethnic foods and spices. | Distributor / Retailer | Water/Spices/Grains | Fathima Spices, Mai Dubai (Distributor), Ajmi | Moideen R. (Chairman) info@fathimagroup.com | |
Federal Foods (Now part of BRF) Formerly independent, now part of Brazilian giant BRF. They are the distribution arm for 'Sadia', the #1 chicken brand in the Middle East. | Distributor | Poultry/Meat | Sadia, Perdix | Manager info@federalfoods.com | |
Food Specialities Ltd (FSL) Major supplier of food ingredients to factories + FMCG division. | Distributor (Ingredients) | Food Ingredients/FMCG | Safcol, Koka Noodles, Snappy Tom | Sylvia (Marketing) info@foodspecialities.com | |
Fresh Express The 'Beverage King' of UAE HORECA. Exclusive distributor for Monin syrups and premium waters found in almost every hotel. | Specialist Distributor | Beverages/Organic/Premium | Monin, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna | John Vouyoukas (Director) info@freshexpressint.com | |
Gauri Trading Established Deira trading house. Focused on arbitrage of rice and sugar prices between India/Pakistan and the UAE re-export market. | Trader (Deira) | Rice/Sugar/Oil | Commodity Trading | Director info@gauritrading.com | |
GIBCO (Gulf International Business Co) A historic distributor known for holding legacy contracts with major European brands like Zwan (Luncheon Meat) and Langnese Honey for decades. | Distributor | Processed Meat/Canned Food | Zwan, Tulip, Langnese Honey, Kikkoman (Retail) | Managing Director info@gibcouae.com | |
Global Food Industries (Albatha) Part of Albatha Group. A major importer of raw meat for processing into their 'Al Areesh' brand of nuggets and burgers. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Halal Poultry/Snacks | Al Areesh, Arctic Gold | General Manager info@global-food.com | |
Global Green Man (GGM) Specialist in fresh produce trading, supplying the Al Aweer Fruit & Vegetable Market. | Trader | Fruit & Veg | Fresh Produce | Manager info@ggmtrading.com | |
Gold Box Roastery Coffee roaster. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Specialty Coffee | Gold Box | Manager info@goldbox.ae | |
Gourmet Chin Chinese food specialist. | Specialist Distributor | Chinese Gourmet | Chinese Ingredients | Manager info@gourmetchin.com | |
Grand Hyper (Regency Group) Hypermarket chain. | Retailer / Distributor | Hypermarket | Grand | Director info@grandhyper.com | |
Gulf & Safa Dairies Focused on dairy products, particularly Labneh and Yoghurt, distributing to the entire GCC. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Dairy products | Labneh, Yoghurt | Manager info@gulfsafa.com | |
Gulf International Part of the Albwardy/Kanoo heavyweights. A classic A-Brand distributor focusing on pharmacy chains and supermarkets for personal care and baby food products. | Brand Distributor | Canned Food/Baby Care/Beauty | Hero Baby, Johnson & Johnson, Henkel, Zwitsal | Mishal Hamed Kanoo (Chairman) info@gulfintl.com | |
Gulfco (Gulf Trading & Refrigerating) Part of the Juma Al Majid Group. A massive logistics distributor that handles the 'heavy lifting' for high-volume brands like Mars and Wrigley's across the Northern Emirates. | Distributor (FMCG) | Mars/Confectionery/Pet Food | Mars, Wrigley's, Pet Care Brands | Khaled Jamil (GM) info@gulfcouae.com | |
Hakan Agro Massive commodity trader. They move vessels of frozen chicken and grain. UN Registered vendor. | Trader | Poultry/Dairy/Commodities | No Brands (Bulk Trading) | Sudhakar Tomar (MD) info@hakanfoods.com | |
Hakan Agro DMCC Supply Chain Expert: A UN-registered vendor specializing in food security. They export 54 different commodities to 1,000+ customers in 82 countries. They do not do retail distribution; they move bulk vessels of frozen poultry, pulses, and spices for local repackaging. | Commodity Trader (Bulk) | Poultry (Frozen)/Pulses/Spices/Dairy Feed | No Brand Loyalty. (Sells White Label/Bulk Vessels of Grains/Frozen Poultry) | Michael Robinson (CEO) info@hakanfoods.com | |
Hunter Foods Premium snack manufacturer. While they make chips, they are a massive importer of raw potatoes and superfood powders (quinoa/chia). | Manufacturer / Distributor | Snacks/Superfoods | Hunter's Gourmet Chips, Hand Cooked | Ananya Narayan (MD) info@hunterfoods.com | |
IFFCO Group Industrial Giant: A multinational with 95 operations in 50 countries and 12,000 employees. While they act as a trader for raw commodities (buying grain/oil vessels), their distribution arm focuses purely on placing their own 80+ proprietary brands into retail channels. | Manufacturer / Trader | Edible Oils/Fats/Condiments/Ice Cream | London Dairy, Tiffany, Noor (Own Brands). Trader of Bulk Palm Oil, Flour, Sugar | Amitabh Kumar (Head Procurement) info@iffco.com | |
Indoguna Dubai Part of the Asia-wide Indoguna network. They are a top-tier supplier of high-quality meats (Wagyu, Veal) to 5-star hotels and fine dining restaurants. | Specialist Distributor (HORECA) | Premium Meat/Seafood/Wagyu | Ocean Gems, Carne Meats, Masterpiece | Helene Raudaschl (Chair) info@indoguna.ae | |
Italtouch Specialist truffle importer. | Specialist Distributor | Truffles/Gourmet | Truffles | Manager info@italtouch.com | |
Jaleel Holdings (Jaleel Cash & Carry) The largest 'Cash & Carry' wholesaler in the UAE. They do not focus on brand building but on moving massive volume to thousands of small grocery stores (baqalas) and cafeterias. | Wholesaler / Cash & Carry | General Groceries/Commodities | Eastern Condiments, Ujala, Noor, and 500+ General Brands | Sameer K. Mohamed (MD) info@jaleel.ae | |
Kami Foodstuff Focused specifically on the Japanese cuisine market. They supply sushi counters, high-end Japanese restaurants, and hotels with authentic ingredients. | Specialist Importer (Japanese) | Japanese Specialty/Sushi Ingredients | Kikkoman (Horeca), Mizkan, Kewpie (Bulk) | Nabil Nahhas (Director) info@kamifoods.com | |
Kibsons International Started as a wholesaler, now the #1 Online Grocery. They import directly by air and supply both households and supermarkets. | Distributor / E-tailer | Fruits/Veg/Meat/Groceries | Driscoll's, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer (Food) | Halima Jumani (Director) info@kibsons.com | |
Kosmonte Foods Distributor of European dairy brands. | Distributor | European Cheese/Dairy | Zott, Jogobella, Monte | Manager info@kosmonte.ae | |
La Marquise Cafe supply specialist. | Specialist Distributor | Coffee/Gelato Ingredients | Mek3, Pellini | Manager info@lamarquise.ae | |
Lifco International The go-to distributor for Levantine (Lebanese/Syrian) food products. They supply the massive demand for Arabic food ingredients in retail and restaurants. | Distributor | Lebanese Food/Dairy/Pickles | Al Rifai (Nuts), Cortas, Lebanese Specialties | General Manager info@lifcodubai.com | |
Lootah Premium Foods Boutique arm of the Lootah family conglomerate. They focus purely on 'Premium' and 'Gourmet' retail products, supplying high-end supermarkets like Waitrose and Spinneys. | Specialist Distributor | Premium Confectionery/Organic/Health | Jos Poell, Tiptree, Valrhona (Retail), Organic Larder | Waseem Al Halabi (Gen. Mgr) info@lootahpremiumfoods.com | |
LuLu Group International Largest retailer in region. Massive importer. | Retailer / Distributor | Hypermarket Items | LuLu Brand, 1000+ Brands | Yusuff Ali (Chairman) headoffice@lulugroup.com | |
Mai Dubai Owned by DEWA (Government). The fastest-growing water brand, supplying Emirates Airlines and massive government contracts. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Water | Mai Dubai | Alexander van 't Riet (CEO) info@maidubai.com | |
Masafi The UAE's most iconic water brand. They source from local mountain springs but also act as a massive distributor of juices and hygiene products. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Water/Juice/Tissues | Masafi Water, Masafi Juices | Saood Al Ghurair (CEO) info@masafi.com | |
Meridian PF A classic 'Deira Trader' located in the heart of the wholesale market. They move container loads of basmati rice and spices to Africa and GCC. | Trader (Deira) | Rice/Spices/Pulses | Meridian Brand, Bulk Grains | Trading Manager info@meridianpf.com | |
MH Enterprises A mid-sized diversified distributor with a growing portfolio of organic and healthy food brands from the UK and USA. | Distributor | General FMCG/Dairy | Organic Valley, Yeo Valley, General Grocery | Managing Director info@mhenterprises.ae | |
Mirak Group High-tech agriculture and import. They are a key partner for importing premium berries and difficult-to-grow produce. | Importer / Producer | Premium Produce/Berries | Driscoll's (Partner) | Najib Buganem (CEO) info@mirakgroup.com | |
MKK Trade General trading company. | Trader | General Trading | Food & Clothing | Manager info@mkktrade.com | |
Modern General Trading Linked to the famous 'Modern Bakery'. They are the largest importer of bakery ingredients (flour mixes, yeast, fillings) for commercial bakeries. | Distributor | Bakery Ingredients/Sweets | Modern Bakery, Bakery Supplies | Sales Head info@mgtuae.com | |
National Food Products Company (NFPC) One of the largest autonomous food & dairy manufacturers in the UAE. They have their own massive direct distribution fleet supplying 100% of UAE retailers with daily fresh products. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Dairy/Juice/Water/Bakery | Lacnor, Oasis Water, Milco, Royal Bakers | Iqbal Hamzah (CEO) info@nfpcgroup.com | |
NRTC (Nassar Al Refaee) One of the oldest produce importers. They have a massive fleet and supply government palaces, airlines, and supermarkets. | Importer / Wholesaler | Fruit & Veg | NRTC Fresh | CEO info@nrtcgroup.com | |
Olmec Sweet Specializes in importing bulk and packaged confectionery, specifically from Turkey and Europe, for the retail and gifting market. | Specialist Importer | Chocolate/Confectionery | Olmec, Turkish Confectionery Brands | Sales Manager info@olmecsweet.com | |
Organic Foods & Café The 'Whole Foods' of UAE: A pioneer in the organic sector. They operate a chain of organic supermarkets and cafés but also act as a distributor, supplying organic/health-food sections of other retailers and hospitals. | Retailer / Distributor (Organic/Health) | Organic Groceries/Health Foods/Gluten-Free | Organic Larder, Ecomil, Hipp, Phoenix, Lakewood | Nils El Accad (Founder/CEO) fsd@organicfoodsandcafe.com | |
Quality Food Fresh food distributor. | Distributor | Fresh Food | Produce | Manager info@qualityfood.ae | |
Raw Coffee Company Specialty coffee roaster. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Specialty Coffee | Raw Coffee | Kim Thompson (MD) info@rawcoffee.ae | |
Reesha Trading Export focused trader. | Trader | African Export | Commodities | Manager info@reeshadubai.com | |
Ripe Market and distributor for organic produce. | Distributor / Retailer | Organic Produce | Local Organic, Ripe | Becky Balderstone (Founder) info@ripeme.com | |
Safco International A one-stop-shop for catering companies. They sell everything from rice to aluminum foil in bulk. | Distributor (Foodservice) | Foodservice General | Safco Own Brands, Unilever Food Solutions | Prakash Pillay (Head Purch) info@safcointl.com | |
Safeer Group Value-focused supermarket chain. | Retailer / Distributor | Value Retail | Safeer, Eternity | Chairman info@safeergroup.com | |
Schlumberger (Catering Div) Not the oil service, but their internal catering/supply arm that imports food for remote oil rigs. | Ship Supplier / Catering | Oilfield Catering | Camp Food | Procurement info@slb.com | |
Seascape International Importer of Australian beef. | Importer | Meat/Australian Beef | John Dee Meat | Manager info@seascape.ae | |
Seven Seas Shipchandlers Part of the global Seven Seas network. The 'Amazon of the Sea', supplying cruise liners and navy vessels with high-end food and provisions. | Ship Chandler | Marine & Offshore Supply | Concierge Services, Bulk Food | Ole Anton Gulsvik (CEO) info@sevenseas-group.com | |
Siam Trading Specialist in Thai food imports. | Importer | Meat/Seafood (Thai) | Thai Seafood, Frozen Meat | Manager info@siamtrading.ae | |
Sidhu Exports Specialist importer of Indian sugar and jaggery. They supply the local sweets manufacturing industry and re-export to Oman/Saudi. | Trader (Sugar Specialist) | Sugar/Jaggery | Brown Sugar, Refined Sugar | Export Manager info@sidhuexport.com | |
Singarea The largest specialist importer for Korean products in the UAE. They supply the growing number of Korean restaurants and the 'Asian Sections' of major hypermarkets. | Specialist Importer (Asian) | Korean/Japanese/Thai Food | Jongga Kimchi, Lotte, Nongshim (Bulk) | Director of Sales sales@singarea.com | |
Spinneys Dubai Premium retailer importing high-end goods. | Retailer / Distributor | Premium Retail | Waitrose (Exclusive), Spinneys Food | Sunil Kumar (CEO) info@spinneys.com | |
Spire International Specializes in private label and export. They develop brands for other retailers and trade bulk grocery items across GCC. | Trader | Beverages/Canned Food | Spire Brand, Private Label | Export Manager info@spire-int.com | |
Taiba Farms Specialists in Halal meat importation. They bring in bulk vessels of beef and poultry from Brazil and Australia for further processing or wholesale. | Importer (Meat) | Halal Meat/Poultry/Beef | Taiba Farms, Brazilian Beef, Australian Lamb | Sales Director info@taibafarms.com | |
The Deep Seafood Company A major seafood importer sourcing directly from Vietnam and India. They supply bulk frozen seafood to catering companies and supermarket fish counters. | Importer / Wholesaler | Seafood/Shellfish | The Deep (Own Brand), Vietnamese Prawns | Procurement Manager sales@thedeepseafood.com | |
TKI Wagyu Trading Niche importer dealing exclusively in luxury meats. They supply the top 1% of steakhouses in DIFC and Jumeirah. | Specialist Importer (Meat) | High-End Wagyu/Kobe | Japanese Wagyu, Australian Wagyu | Sales Director sales@tkiwagyu.com | |
Transmed A massive regional distributor operating across the Middle East. They are the exclusive partner for P&G and Mars in many markets, focusing on high-volume logistical execution for A-Brands. | Distributor (Tier-1) | Confectionery/Household/Personal Care | Mars, Clorox, Walkers, Wrigley's, Glade | Fouad Es-Said (CEO) info@transmed.com | |
Transmed (Food Service Div) Dedicated division of Transmed focused on supplying Starbucks and other coffee chains with syrups and cups. | Distributor | HORECA | Professional Range | Manager info@transmed.com | |
Truebell Marketing Chef-Focused: The leading independent importer for the hospitality sector. Operates a 400,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Dubai Investment Park. They supply practically every 5-star hotel in Dubai and are the go-to for pork products (non-halal license) and Asian specialty ingredients. | Specialist Distributor (HORECA) | Sushi ingredients/Alcohol/Barista supplies/Cheeses | Kewpie, Granarolo, Huy Fong (Sriracha), Teisseire, Yakult, Illy (Hotel Div) | Bhushant Gandhi (Dept. Head: Food) bhushant@truebell.org | |
Tulsidas Lalchand One of the oldest trading families in Dubai (est 1870). They focus on traditional Indian food imports and wholesale distribution. | Trader (Heritage) | Indian Ethnic/Spices/Rice | Indian Heritage Brands, Rice | Director info@tulsidas.com | |
Unikai Foods One of the oldest dairy companies in the UAE (est. 1977). They produce and distribute milk, yogurt, and juices to thousands of grocery outlets. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Dairy/Juice/Ice Cream | Unikai, Delite, Royal Treat | Neeraj Vohra (CEO) info@unikai.com | |
Union Coop Major coop retailer importing directly. | Retailer / Distributor | Cooperative Retail | Union Brand | Mohamed Al Hashemi (CEO) info@unioncoop.ae | |
United Foods Company Publicly listed company. Famous for 'Aseel Ghee'. They import raw fats/oils and distribute their own market-leading brands. | Manufacturer / Distributor | Edible Oils/Water/Butter | Aseel Ghee, Mumtaz, Super Sun | Fethi Khiari (CEO) info@unitedfoods.ae | |
VIVA Supermarkets (Landmark) First discounter model in UAE. Imports 80% private label. | Retailer / Distributor | Discounter | Private Label | Georg J. Fischer (CEO) info@myviva.com | |
West Zone Group Rapidly growing supermarket chain. | Retailer / Distributor | Supermarket | West Zone | Naresh Kumar Bhawnani (Chair) info@westzone.com | |
Wisk Foodstuff Chef focused distributor. | Specialist Distributor | High End HORECA | Meat, Cheese | Manager info@wisk.ae | |
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Capital Shoppers The leading locally-owned supermarket chain. Capital Shoppers operates high-traffic stores in Kampala and acts as a massive direct importer of FMCG to compete with foreign chains. | Retailer / Importer | Supermarket/Market Leader | Capital Shoppers Imports, UK/US Groceries | Management Team info@capitalshoppers.co.ug | |
Carrefour Uganda (Majid Al Futtaim) Operated by Majid Al Futtaim. They acquired Shoprite's Ugandan operations. They import Carrefour private labels and French goods, setting new standards for modern retail. | Retailer / Importer | Hypermarket/MAF Franchise | Carrefour PL, French Imports, Fresh Food | Franck Moreau (Country Mgr) info@carrefouruganda.com | |