Food Distribution Simplified in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world’s biggest markets for global food and beverage brands. While the thriving hospitality, take-away, food, restaurant and bakery sectors are a testament to its well-heeled, cosmopolitan and evolved clientele comprising expats and locals alike, there is increasing appetite for top-notch food products as well. Leading food brands have made their way into households supported by leading food distributors in UAE. These are companies who have made it their mission to introduce leading global names into the UAE local market in order to cater to the tastes of a rapidly evolving population. Local residents of Dubai have acquired a taste for the best in terms of consuming food products on a regular basis.
As a result, there is huge demand for food suppliers in Dubai as well courtesy leading food manufacturers and brands from various parts of the world. These brands know the sheer size and quality of the market in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and look for partners who can help them venture into the same. The Al Maya Group has been one of the biggest players in food distribution over the years. Through its parent entity and subsidiaries like Al Maya Distribution, the Group has introduced innumerable global food brands to the UAE over the years. Not only does it offer impeccable distribution and logistics facilities, it also has ample warehousing, transportation and other infrastructure for storage. This makes it a favorite for top global food brands in the B2B (business to business segment).
On the distribution side, Al Maya Group has its own supermarket chain across the UAE comprising of more than 50 stores. This ensures wide access to retail platforms for these food products/brands along with other retailing formats that the Group has access to. Maya’s is a private labeling venture by the Group which offers a wide range of food products under the in-house brand name itself. This includes rice, lentils, flour and more. Al Maya Distribution has already acquired top class brands including Cadbury Biscuits, Kraft Heinz, Pocari Sweat, Pillsbury, Society, Bikano, Koka, MTR, Ice Cool, Aeroplane, Oronamin C, Gowardhan, Horlicks, Minara, Jungle Oats, Fulfil, UFC Refresh, American Kitchen and many others. The Group has brought more than 50 brands to the region till date and has more than 1 million sq. ft. of warehousing space under its belt.
