UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group

What UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group does

The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (FBMG), also branded as FnBDubai, is a Dubai-based industry association founded in 2012 under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. It convenes 100+ core member companies and 800+ industry leaders across the UAE F&B manufacturing sector, from startups and SMBs to large corporates and global players, and additionally engages professional services affiliates. The association's core product surface is a digital ecosystem rather than a single product: the UAE Food Platform operates as a digital marketplace and value-chain integrator with data-sharing and AI-enabled collaboration; the UAE Foodverse is a first-of-its-kind metaverse platform for the F&B sector delivering immersive VR collaboration on Meta Quest 3/3S hardware; and a portfolio of programs including the F&B Innovation Lab, Ishraq talent development, Zero Food Waste, What Matters Series, Future Food Forum, CEO Networking Meetings, Global Food Security Summit, FBMG TV, The Rundown newsletter, and an annual F&B industry report.

FBMG's commercial model is a tiered annual membership subscription spanning Startups, Small Businesses, Medium Enterprises, Large Corporations, Global Players, and Professional Services & Affiliates, with pricing on a contact basis rather than publicly disclosed. Revenue is complemented by event-driven monetization through flagship conferences and networking programs. The association operates with a Board chaired by Salah Lootah, a Vice Chairman (Tarek Elsakka), Secretary General (Abdul Vaheed), seven additional Board Members, and a six-person Advisory Board, supported by 101-250 employees.

Distribution occurs through direct enterprise membership sales, self-serve digital platforms (Food Platform, Foodverse, Virtual Office), and a multi-channel marketing mix spanning LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, email newsletters, content marketing, and large-scale industry events. FBMG is structurally aligned with UAE national industrial initiatives including Make it in the Emirates, ne'ma, and the UAE Food Cluster Strategy, and works directly with regulatory authorities (MOIAT, MOCCAE, Dubai Municipality) via a 150+ member Regulatory Committee. The organization reports no external investors, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group

Legal name

UAE Food & Beverage Business Group

Website

https://fnbdubai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (FBMG) is a Dubai Chamber-backed industry association convening 100+ F&B manufacturers and 800+ industry leaders, offering tiered membership, a digital marketplace (UAE Food Platform), a metaverse platform (UAE Foodverse), events, and policy advocacy across the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food, Wine & Beverage Festivals/Expos (MPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Industry association services
• Regulatory advocacy
• Food industry networking
• F&B manufacturing support
• Food security collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Deira

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from F&B manufacturers across various tiers including Startups, Small Businesses, Medium Enterprises, Large Corporations, Global Players, and Professional Services & Affiliates. Membership delivers exclusive benefits including advocacy, exclusive insights, networking opportunities, global market access, and access to UAE Foodverse and industry reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Industry association operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce that unites UAE food and beverage manufacturers through tiered annual membership. Provides policy advocacy, regulatory committee representation, networking forums, and digital platforms including the UAE Food Platform (marketplace) and the UAE Foodverse (metaverse). Drives industry initiatives spanning food security, innovation, sustainability, talent development, and zero food waste.

Product overview

The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (FBMG) operates as an industry association under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a single product. The core platform is the UAE Food Platform, a digital marketplace for F&B businesses enhanced with AI capabilities. This is complemented by UAE Foodverse, a pioneering metaverse platform for immersive F&B engagement. Supporting programs include the F&B Innovation Lab for product development, Ishraq for talent development, and Zero Food Waste for sustainability initiatives. Events like the Future Food Forum and What Matters Series provide networking and knowledge-sharing. Digital touchpoints include FBMG TV, The Rundown Newsletter, and an Annual Report. Membership tiers serve businesses from startups to global players.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UAE Foodverse: The world's first Metaverse platform for the F&B sector that unites stakeholders, drives innovation, and aligns with the country's vision for sustainability and self-reliance.
• UAE Food Platform
• F&B Innovation Lab
• Zero Food Waste
• What Matters Series
• Future Food Forum

Products and services

• UAE Food Platform Digital marketplace connecting local F&B businesses, providing market access, data sharing, and value chain integration; designed for UAE-based F&B manufacturers and ecosystem partners.
• UAE Foodverse First-of-its-kind metaverse platform built exclusively for the F&B sector, offering immersive VR experiences for product launches, tastings, virtual tours, workshops, and global collaboration. Available on Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets.
• F&B Innovation Lab Talent development program that nurtures innovation in F&B products, partnering with local manufacturers to mentor and support Emirati entrepreneurs in commercializing their products.
• Zero Food Waste (Ne'ma Initiative) Program aimed at reducing food waste by connecting F&B manufacturers with UAE Food Bank to channel surplus food, promoting sustainable practices and circular economy principles.
• FBMG TV Official YouTube channel offering insights, updates, expert interviews, and video content covering F&B sector trends and member-relevant topics.
• UAE F&B Annual Report Comprehensive yearly overview of the UAE F&B sector featuring data-driven insights, industry achievements, challenges, and future opportunities for members and stakeholders.
• Virtual Office Zoom-based virtual office providing members with access to reports, networking opportunities, and industry support resources.
• Future Food Series Flagship annual event series bringing together 600+ F&B manufacturing CEOs and specialists from the Middle East and Africa, featuring industry keynotes, networking, and panel discussions with government and industry leaders.
• What Matters Series Monthly recurring sessions featuring discussions with industry leaders on critical F&B topics such as regulations, sustainability, and supply chain advancements.
• Regulatory Committee Membership Regulatory Committee of 150+ members advocating for practical regulations with government bodies (MOCCAE, Dubai Municipality) on food safety, standardization, and compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140,000 jobs expected to be created by 2030 through India-UAE CEPA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dubai Chamber of CommerceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group is formed under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, acting as a recognized association integral to the nation's vision of industrial excellence and sustainability. The Chamber provides the umbrella for the group's regulatory advocacy and industry representation activities.
• UAE Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership through Zero Food Waste initiative and Wafaa campaign. The group connects F&B manufacturers with UAE Food Bank to address food waste/surplus issues, channeling excess food to vulnerable populations through the right channels and supporting the one million meals initiative.
• FertiglobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned in context of UAE's food security strategy. Fertiglobe, formed through ADNOC joint venture with OCI NV in 2019, became the largest export-focused nitrogen fertiliser platform in the world in October 2021 after raising $795 million. Represents UAE's industrial success in supporting food security.
• Future Food SeriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship annual event bringing together food and beverage manufacturing CEOs for Middle East and Africa. Features exclusive industry keynotes, premium networking with 600+ F&B specialists, and immersive panel discussions with government and industry leaders.
• UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government partner for industrial sector development. Minister Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber visited Al Dahra Group highlighting industrial sector's pivotal role in UAE's food security strategy. MOIAT drives initiatives for Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions.
• UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey regulatory authority for food safety, standardization, and environmental compliance in the UAE F&B sector. Oversees various aspects of food safety from production to consumption, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
• Dubai MunicipalityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey regulatory authority for food safety and compliance in Dubai. Works with FBMG Regulatory Committee to ensure businesses adhere to regulations and avoid potential disruptions.
• Ishraq Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalent development program for Emirati talent focusing on leadership, AI, and career management to drive future-ready professionals. Partners with local F&B manufacturers to champion, mentor, and support Emiratis for commercialization of their products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FoodDrinkEurope: Confederation of European food and beverage industry associations. Comparable as the apex F&B industry body representing manufacturers at the regional level, providing policy advocacy, market intelligence, and sustainability leadership similar to FBMG's role in the UAE.
• Food and Drink Federation (UK): UK trade association for food and drink manufacturers. Comparable as a membership-based industry body offering policy advocacy, regulatory support, sustainability programs, and networking for F&B manufacturers — the same value proposition FBMG offers UAE members.
• Consumer Brands Association (formerly GMA): US trade association for consumer packaged goods manufacturers. Comparable as a national-level F&B/CPG advocacy organization with regulatory engagement, member events, and policy leadership, analogous to FBMG's positioning under Dubai Chamber.
• Food Industry Association (FMI): US food industry association serving retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Comparable as an industry body delivering advocacy, networking events (e.g., FMI Annual), and knowledge resources to F&B ecosystem stakeholders, mirroring FBMG's role.
• International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA): Global alliance of major food and beverage company CEOs. Comparable as a higher-level F&B industry body focused on global commitments (e.g., health, sustainability) and policy dialogue, similar to how FBMG operates at a national scale.

Regional players

• Gulf Food and Beverage Industry Federation: Regional federation representing F&B interests across GCC markets. Comparable as a peer industry body in the same geography, providing a parallel policy and member-services umbrella that competes for regional manufacturer memberships.

Emerging players

• Federation of All India Food and Beverage Industry Associations: Indian umbrella federation for F&B industry associations. Comparable as a regional industry body given the deep UAE-India F&B trade corridor highlighted by CEPA; serves a similar member-advocacy function for manufacturers.
• Specialty Food Association (SFA): US-based trade association for specialty food manufacturers and retailers. Comparable as a niche F&B membership body offering events, education, and category-specific advocacy; overlaps with FBMG's startup and SMB member tiers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FnBDubai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fbmgtv6729
• Facebookfacebook.com/fnbdubai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-&-beverage-manufacturing-business-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/fnb_dubai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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