Tea Business News

How Popular is Tea in the GCC? The Case of Saudi Arabia – Part 1
Tea may not dominate the beverage landscape in the Gulf the way coffee does, yet its presence in Saudi Arabia is both deep-rooted and evolving. In 2024, Saudi Arabia’s tea imports surpassed USD 300 million, continuing a steady growth trend since

Adapting Under Pressure: F&B Distributors in the UAE Navigate an Evolving Landscape
The UAE’s hospitality sector, long driven by international tourism and global mobility, is facing one of its most complex moments in recent history. With travel flows reduced to a fraction of pre-conflict levels, hotels and restaurants have been forced to

Southeast Asia’s Cafe Boom Creates Unprecedented Opportunities As International Cafe And Beverage Show 2026 Prepares For Largest Edition Yet
Fifth edition introduces tea segment amid surging demand, building on record of over 50% onsite sales conversion from previous show. Kuala Lumpur, 30 March 2026 — As Southeast Asia’s café sector experiences explosive growth, the International Café and Beverage Show (ICBS)

HOST Milano 2025: Where Global Hospitality Innovation Converges
With record-breaking numbers and a renewed global outlook, HOST Milano 2025 once again confirmed its position as one of the world’s leading exhibitions for hospitality, foodservice, and beverage innovation. Held at Fiera Milano, the 2025 edition delivered impressive scale and

From Craze to Category: Bubble Tea’s U.K. Boom & the Future of Western Demand
Written by Kelly Washington The Taiwanese drink made a splash in the UK, with bubble tea stores popping up in cities and high streets everywhere in the last 14 years. What’s the drink’s secret to success? Where it all began