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AL FUTTAIM HAS EMBARKED ON AN AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION PLAN
INTO THE FOOD AND BEVERAGES SECTOR , STARTING WITH A
SOLID SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS
The Al Futtaim Group is one of the largest family-owned diversified businesses operating in the Middle East , encompassing global brands in a multitude of sectors including : automotive , financial services , real estate and retail .
Over the last two years , the company has created a new vertical , forming an aggressive expansion plan into the food and beverages sector .
Ensuring the Supply Chain is in place for this expansion is Nick Gallager , Head of Procurement &
Supply Chain at Al Futtaim Retail - F & B Division .
“ Al Futtaim , technically , has already been operating in the food and beverages space ,” says Gallager . “ for example , Ikea & M & S both have cafes as a by-product , it is not their core business . With the food and beverages arm , the company wants to cement its position as a leading player in the franchisee market .”
The company began its journey into food and beverage with a number of key acquisitions . First , TWG Tea from
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