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MIDDLE EAST
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Singapore , a high-end producer of quality tea products . Soon after , the Italian restaurant chain Barilla and the US based Super Chix followed and Al Futtain ’ s food and beverage arm had its first three franchises . “ Now we have those three horizontals we can start to look at the verticals , in particular the different food themes ,” says Gallager . “ The aim is to expand the brand and portfolio in the Middle East , acquiring more verticals from all around the world and in the space of five years make this a substantial element of Al Futtaim ’ s offering .”
Gallager is no stranger to the supply chain and logistic operations in the
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