Britannia Industries, Indian’s second largest biscuit maker by volume, recently celebrated its centenary. This was also a great occasion to applaud in Dubai, where BME has made Britannia the second largest biscuit brand sold in the UAE.

Britannia’s Managing Director, Varun Berry and its Vice President and Head of International Business, Anindya Dutta, were present at the event where all the distributor teams across the GCC were invited to celebrate the event and shared its future plans and strategy.

The BME team was feted with a memento for its contribution to the brand’s success in the UAE, with a commitment by one and all to strive for the No.1 spot.

The Innovation Centre has been buzzing in 2018 with great ideas shared by four renowned and accomplished Chefs. Many customers also found new inspiration coming from Belgium, where special seminars and training sessions sent back exciting recipes and directions.

La Casa del Habano celebrates 20 years in UAE and now has four exquisite outlets (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) plus one in Oman. Learn about the growth of the chain and how its business model has evolved beyond a cigar store alone.

Can you beat the clock in this exciting word search puzzle?

Duni introduces Ecoecho packaging, an eco-friendly and stylish line of recyclable containers, plates and cardboard boxes that can be disposed without worry.

Duni’s competition for customized napkins in the UAE attracted 29 entries. There were some fascinating examples of what can be achieved with profile printing.

Kleenex introduces foam hand cleansers that give the skin a refreshing and uplifting feeling while requiring 16-45% less water to rinse away – a great saver with frequent hand washing.

Scott markets its Control Toilet System where one enormous roll of quality toilet tissue will last for over 300 users in busy washrooms and contributes to lower toilet costs.

Gerolsteiner Sparking Water comes to the UAE, where BME plans to make the brand as big as it is in Germany with launches in leading retail chains.

Britannia reaches its 100 years and at BME the centenary of one of its oldest clients is an occasion to celebrate as well, with visits from Britannia’s top representatives.

Twinings launches its INFUSIO infusions and BME takes the unconventional merchandising approach in stores to make the new brand ‘stand out’.

Dubai South is gearing up for 2020 and beyond and in parallel, BME is also expanding its FMCG and HORECA operations at the Group’s state of the art logistics facilities there.

There’s a lot happening in Dubai South, where the future World Expo 2020 site will be located. The Business Park is seeing an annual growth of 35% in the number of new companies relocating and its first major hotel will open its doors in a few months.

BME has moved its distribution to the site, expanding its operations within the Mohebi Logistics facilities to store and distribute all non-perishable products and tobacco products to all seven Emirates.