Podcasts about spinneys

21 Feb 2025. That's for basic food including rice, chicken and vegetables. Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq al Marri said the new tracker would: “ensure fair pricing and protect against inflationary shocks.” We get more details with the boss of Spinneys, Tom Harvey and what impact could it have on inflation with Economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, the CEOs from two of Dubai’s biggest private real estate developers: Farhad Azizi and Katralnada Binghatti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Feb 2025. Dr. Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has been looking at bonuses and payouts in the UAE and Saudi. Plus, we speak to the boss of Spinneys, after the supermarket’s 26% jump in pre-tax profit. And big IPO announcement from the CEO of Alpha Data, Fayez Ibbini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turkey, trimmings, and sampling snacks with Santa…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got an exciting new range of meats and sandwiches at the Spinneys deli counter in collaboration with Mattar. On this special episode to celebrate the launch, Tiffany Eslick speaks to the pitmaster himself, Hattem Mattar, about the new range, some of his favourite recipes, and the all new Reuben sandwich made with their signature 14-day aged pastrami.

08 Nov 2024. We talk corporate earnings: the CEO of Spinneys joins us live, while aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey crunches the numbers on Emirates. Plus, as Italy's furniture exports to the UAE hit well over 200 million dollars - we're joined by the Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The insider's guide to nailing your weekend lunchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating Halloween, Diwali & World Sustainability DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can teams ensure diner safetySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, co-host Tiffany Eslick goes behind the scenes of the Spinneys Local Business Incubator Programme. She chats to two winners from the 2023 edition, Neeti Tandon Kashyap, founder of Curate Home, and Claire Kanj, founder of Marsh ‘N' Mallow – who share their journeys within the programme, the inspiration behind their products, and their advice for future finalists. Tiff also speaks to Tom Harvey, Spinneys' commercial general manager and the driving force behind the programme, about its origins and the global success of its early winners.

Meet the cancer warrior channeling her energy into a small food businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content creator and food designer Yasmine Idriss Tannir, also known as @petite_choses, whips up some cheese pizza and a couscous salad using Spinneys prepared vegetables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wondered how the food looks as amazing as it does in the Spinneys' magazine, Nourish, today's episode has the answer! Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with food stylist, recipe developer and food photographer Katelyn Allegra. Katelyn has been working with magazines and on TV for over a decade now, and tells Tiff how she works with brands to develop their style, and how she continues to stay inspired. She also has tips for anyone who wants to improve their food photography game or explore styling.

This concept is a reality now and it's taking the Dubai food scene by storm. We speak with Bader Ataya of EatopiChef Nicolas Isnard shares his culinary journey from France to the world Miles Buckeridge fills us in with the latest food news including the best burgers in town and the viral pickle kit And find out about the new entrepreneurship programme for teens by Spinneys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Lama Jammal Houssami describes her educational and career path and why she was inspired to create a cooking school, Mamalu Kitchen, in Dubai.  Mamalu Kitchen was inspired by her 3 boys and the need to help fellow mums and families simplify their day-to-day lives without having to worry about feeding their family fuss-free healthy food.  The first concept launched under the Mamalu Kitchen brand in 2016 was cooking classes for nannies and housekeepers. Using recipes in their native language from traditional Arabic cuisine, Lama taught them how to cook for the ultimate dinner party. That was shortly followed by cooking classes for mums/children, schools, couples, corporations & even husbands who also wanted to learn how to create delicious, all-natural food for their families. Mamalu Kitchen has created a cooking movement under the slogan #feedingfamilies.  In line with her cooking movement in 2020 she started Eazy Freezy; an all natural, easy to cook frozen food product line for families on the go. Hassle free yumminess without the bad stuff. The products are available online and across Spinneys & Waitrose outlets all over the UAE.  By engaging every single member of the household/family and various members of the community, to be involved and empowered by cooking, Mamalu Kitchen is enabling lifestyle changes in the region. This ‘cooking movement' is leading families to live a healthier and happier life.  Born in Lebanon and raised most of her life in the UK, Lama has always had a passion for cooking since the age of 6. By shadowing her mother from a young age she acquired the knowledge of all of the classic Arabic dishes. Her specialty is family food, large beautiful mouthwatering dishes to be shared amongst friends and family in a fuss-free way.  Her love of cooking led her to study at Glion Hotel Management School in Switzerland and she earned a Hospitality & Tourism degree.  She gained experience with some of the top 5 star luxury hotel groups such as Four Seasons, Rocco Forte and Hyatt hotels in London, Paris and Rome.  Mamalu Kitchen is not Lama's first entrepreneurial venture, she has had over a decade of experience in the fashion industry under her independent private label. She has opened two concept stores in Beirut, Lebanon {Ribbon & Lace and Birdcage} She has also been a part of the prestigious London & Paris Fashion weeks for 7 consecutive years and has extensive experience as a designer for high end clothing brand, Mojo World.   

09 Aug 2024. It's all about earnings season. We speak to Etihad boss Antonoaldo Neves on their 48% increase in profit after tax - where's that growth coming from? Plus, the CEO of Spinneys joins us live in studio to discuss record revenue at the supermarket chain. And, as travel insurance demand surges 182% in UAE we speak to PolicyBazaar.ae about what's driving the increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the second season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also chat about recurring themes, their favourite bloopers and catch-up on the third edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. We'll be back with new episodes in September.

Chef Dabiz Muñoz joins the Farmer's Kitchen team live from Spinneys HQ to talk about his culinary journey and the opening of StreetXO at One Za'abeel How can we improve our relationship with food? Nutritionist Reetu Sukharamani guides us Writer Laura Coughlin tells us the latest food news, including the Michelin guide ceremony which is happening next week and a dinner in Dubai worth 15k! A new restaurant for the whole family has just opened in Bluewaters Island And Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun's fills us in with Sunday chicken curry featuring Spinneys organic chicken from Spain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jun 2024. We get reaction to that rate decision from Henk Potts of Barclays – and where to invest YOUR savings right now, amid political upheaval in Europe. Plus, we hear from Spinneys commercial boss Tom Harvey as they're set to open in Saudi Arabia next week. And summer-nomics continues - we speak to the boss of the Coca Cola Arena to find out if you can get the big artists here in summer and if you'd want to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kitchen by Spinneys has officially opened in Dubai Mall; Tom Harvey, General Manager – Commercial tells us what we can look forward to in our visit The FooDiva is back for all the latest food news What is it like to have two head chefs? Flamingo Room does that Let's celebrate burgers ahead of International Burger Day next weekFind out what an honesty menu is And there's a party in the studio as we talk kids-only brunch- parents are definitely not allowed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 May 2024. We'll have the latest from the trading floor as Rich was down there to keep his eye on the share price. We'll also have the latest on Eitad's earnings and aspirations for growth as we hear from CEO Antonoaldo Neves. Wayne Beifus, Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Distribution tells us about their Q1 2024 net profit of $165 million before tax, up 13% year-on-year and we'll hear from Faraz Ahmed, Research Director, JLL MENA about over 30,000 residential units that are set to be delivered in the UAE by the end of the year. Plus, we have an extended exit interview with a Dubai retail legend, who's retiring after 41 years leading Dubai Duty Free. Colm Mcloughlin joins us to talk about the highlights of his epic career at DDF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian Chef Carmine Fravolo is on cloud nine as he prepares a four-hands dinner with his Nonna Maria this weekendBliss Bites founder Chef Shivani Sharma joins us to talk about their offerings and how they support the community by using local produceLavoya Group's Walid Hajj talks us through the challenges and gains of franchisingWe get details on the new edition of Nourish Magazine from Spinneys' Tiffany EslickFood writer Dan Fahy updates us with the latest food newsAnd ending the week with sweets! Adriana Pagliero of Adriana's Cakes tells us how her business is recovering post-flood and Grade 10 Anahita briefs us with easy-to-make healthy desserts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 May 2024. We have the latest on that rate decision from Fed chair Jay Powell and what it means for the UAE with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also take stock of Spinneys share sale after it raised 375 million dollars in IPO, with CEO Sunil Kumar. And, we'll look at the effects of the last rains on the UAE's stock of new and second hand cars ... and how to avoid buying one that's taken a bath if you're in the market. That's with Glenn Harwood of AlgoDriven. Plus, with the 9% profit tax looming ever closer, we talk tax with John Casey of Virtuzone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floyd Mayweather is allegedly banned from leaving Dubai until he repays outstanding debts, a new $13.6K fine for real estate brokers announced, Spinneys has become the most oversubscribed private listing in DFM history, we reveal the Nakheel chiefs who left after the CEO's departure, “If you don't show up, we don't get paid,” says a salon owner on a cancellations policy, UAE insurance companies have raised prices by 30% after the storm and SWVL has posted $3.1M net profit

Saudi, UAE take legal action against influencer who slammed Dubai during floods, ADQ acquires 49% stake in Plenary Group, Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airport ranks first in March with over 15 million passenger annually, how Dubai's RTA has helped millions, Spinneys kicks off Dubai IPO and the future-obsessed Dubai entrepreneur who wants to freeze her body

23 Apr 2024. We speak to Sonny Ridgewell, Managing Director of insurance brokers-  Beneple - about the number of motor claims expecting to exceed AED 1 billion following last week's floods. We also get his reaction to the latest news from The UAE Central Bank as they're instructing insurance companies to pay up for flood damage - the directive covers all homes and cars with “comprehensive” policies. Plus, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, Hamed Ali, joins us live in studio for an extended interview on the UAE's IPO boom. We also cross live to Australia to speak to Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, moomoo about Tesla's shares falling 3% overnight. And, as Spinneys sets the price range for its IPO we hear from Samer Deghaili, Co-Head of Investment Banking (MENAT), HSBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Aphisith Phongsavanh, aka Chef AJ, the man behind The Legendary Naga, a culinary union between Laos, Persia, GCC and the Levant. The supper club and soon-to-be dining experience, is a reflection of his own rich story. Chef AJ is also a music producer, an illustrator, and a poet, and shares how the dish Gaeng Massamun led him to explore how Thai cuisine entwined with local ingredients as it traveled around the world. Links: Chef Faisal Naser on Nourish by Spinneys

17 Apr 2024. We look at the impact of wild weather and what could it mean for the insurance industry with various experts: AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLC, octopus & GIG Gulf. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Spinneys, Sunil Kumar, about the company's growth plans on the back of its IPO announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the weather is affecting business in the UAE, prominent businessmen say long Eid holidays bad for business, Spinneys will go public with 25% stakE, Abu Dhabi AI group gets $1.5bn from Microsoft and The Four Seasons has launched its own private jet for $115K a day

16 Apr 2024. We have the latest on the news that Spinneys is to go public, selling 25% of its shares before listing on the DFM. Plus, as the IMF spring meetings kick off in Washington, we speak to one economist in the thick of the action: IMF veteran Masood Ahmed. And, after Eid Al Fitr saw flight price spikes - are we all booking early for Eid Al Adha? We'll speak to travel expert Emily Jenkins and the travel number crunchers from research firm STR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05 April 2024: Talking to some of the UAE's incredible foodies! Kicking things off with SHI Restaurants Founder & CEO Diana Rysbaeva. From Attiko, it's Chef Moon. Chats with Zehra from @z.blogs, Lukas Tremmel, Frying Pan Adventures and Hussni & Chef Jon from the Salmontini Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 March 2024: Emanuele Rizzo, the Chef de Cuisine, and Maria Ibba, the Restaurant General Manager at Cucina, introduce the homely Italian concept that blends old-school Italian charm with contemporary flair, promising a delightful culinary experience led by a passionate Italian team. From Smoki Moto, Tsogik Mazmanyan, Restaurant General Manager, and Songhmi Ji, the sous chef, delve into the rich tradition of Korean food, exploring its nutritional and health benefits, particularly focusing on fermented food. Rania from KAVE and Haya from Haya's Kitchen discuss the significance of mindfulness during Ramadan, the importance of community in healing, and the role of food and culture in connecting people over important topics, emphasizing the power of sharing and connection. We give Criag a Ramadan Reunion surprise. And lastly, Marvin Alballi leads a discussion on various culinary topics, including food awards and winners, new dining trends in Dubai, common mistakes in restaurants, insights from the show "Somebody Feed Phil," and the pros and cons of restaurant expansions, engaging the audience with a Q&A session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood,  Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun's is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne'ma National Steering Committee and Nikki Walsh, Director of F&B Marketing at Hilton. Looking at two females in F&B, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa. - co founders of Supperclub Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 March 2024: Celebrate International Women's Day with an awe-inspiring lineup of female powerhouses in the food and beverage industry! We're starting strong with insights from Pancharli Mahendra, CEO of Atelier Hospitality, followed by a conversation with Alice Holtham, Group Editor at What's On. Then, prepare to be inspired by Lily Hoa Nguyen, the force behind VietnameseFoodies, and Natasha Sideris, CEO & Founder of Tashas Group. Stay tuned as we delve into the visionary work of Stasha Toncev, Founder of 21 Grams, and the culinary genius of Chef Shaw Lash, Co-founder of Lila Taqueria. It's an episode filled with passion, innovation, and the incredible stories of women shaping the F&B landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha venture out to the Umm Suqueim Fishing Harbour to catch up with Ramie Murray, founder of Dibba Bay Oysters. They talk about Dibba Bay's rise from producing 20,000 oysters to half a million oysters a month in December last year, their upcoming reef creation project and a number of nuggets about the right way to store, shuck and enjoy your oysters. You can also visit us at Spinneys.com where you can shop #2 Oysters from Dibba Bay, and if you pick them up in store, our fishmonger can shuck them for you as well.

01 March 2024: James Knight-Pacheco is a mental health advocate that has put him at the heart of the chef community here in Dubai. Seda Solmaz, CEO & Founder, Idea Atelier with us talking Gen Z Behaviours in food. Dean Henry is a functional medicine certified health coach, helping people improve their skin, chronic anxiety, insomnia and reduce body fat. The new issue of Nourish magazine is out now and Karen D'Souza was in the studio to tell us what we need to know. We go to France with Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai's Executive Chef Christophe Prud'homme. We also talk brunch with Middle East luxury reporter for Bloomberg News Lisa Fleisher.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 February 2024: Starting off with the collaboration between Chef Tristin Farmer and Chef Solemann Haddad at Moonrise in Dubai. We catch up with the incredible Thibault Fombon from Beefbar. Talking slow food, Anki Ram from Wandr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Lisa Merod, Associate in Clyde & Co's employment department what could it mean for private company sectors here in the UAE. Plus, it's mince-pie-onomics time - we speak to Tom Harvey of Spinneys about whether Cop28 means we're all roasting Tofurkeys for Christmas. We also look back at the year that was, focusing on tech with Paul Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Sila. And, we' ask Cafu why they're moving into the second hand car market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Emily Mikulla and Stewart Howison this week to talk about all things cycling in the lead up to the Spinneys 92 Cycle Challenge. Emily runs Mindful Body here in Dubai, and is also a certified yoga therapist and instructor, a certified orthopedic manual therapist and a Pilates teacher. Stewart owns Revolution Cycles Dubai and is a founder of the Spinneys 92 Cycle Challenge. The next edition of the Spinneys 92 Cycle Challenge will take place on the 24th and 25th of February 2024. You can find out more and sign up here.

23 Aug 2023. As prices of onion, tomatoes, and rice rises, we asked two supermarket chains what this means for us in the UAE. Tom Harvey is from Spinneys while Ashutosh Chakradeo is from Choithrams. Plus, as the BRICS countries meet in South Africa, we find out from Dr. Chris Payne about the power of these emerging markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the first season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also answer the question we've asked (almost) all our guests, discuss recurring themes, and of course, there are bloopers.  We'll be back with new episodes and a whole lot more in late August/early September.  Links to the episodes mentioned: Hattem Mattar Pitfire's Michele and Bill Johnson Chef Carmen Hernandez Bread Ahead's Matthew Jones Trine Grice

This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Zahra Abdalla, wife, mom, recipe developer and author. She also recently started her own line of food products. Zahra is a Spinneys brand ambassador and has been a columnist for our magazine, Nourish. Her latest project is ‘Feeding the Soul' a book that's coming out next week in partnership with Emirates LitFest. You can catch Zahra's session during LitFest 2023 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City on February 3.

This week, Tiffany Eslick and Devina Devina chat to Christmas tree grower, Trine Grice. Her farm, Bjergeskovgård on the Danish coastline, spans more than 30 hectares where she grows Christmas trees which you can find in Spinneys. Trine tells us how she got started, and what it takes to grow Christmas trees year after year. We're taking a short break for the new year and will be back with new episodes in January! Happy New Year!

Lewis Hamilton is part of the new Neat Burger. And Helen chats to the founders.  Courtney Brandt keeps us updated with the latest food news A young entrepreneur has created her own vegan ice-cream brand called Majama What's in the latest Nourish magazine, we ask Tiffany from Spinneys  The Chef at JA beach hotel gets our taste buds buzzing And the UAE is now growing its on SaffronSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Halloween-onomics with Tom Harvey from Spinneys. Plus, as Elon Musk taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, we get more insight into this controversial takeover with Mazen Nahawi of Carma. And as real estate deals continue to rise in volume and value, we speak to one real estate firm  looking to poach top talent from other industries. It's Day 1 of ADIPEC 2022 and our very own Richard Dean was down at the Capital all week. Ahead of the event he spoke to the organiser, Chris Hudson, the President of Energy at DMG Events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a sack of Spinneys and a box of muffins because this week Chris & Garrett are talking about Gage vs Mox 2 at GCW's Fight Club. Come for the GCW/Tony Khan rants, stay for Sandman going vegan, Appalachian Championship wrestling in a backyard and Beast Man's Jamacian vacation. 

Tom Harvey of Spinneys says they will cut prices this week on fresh food – as Euro, Pound, and the South African Rand have fallen against the dirham. Plus, we talk the tumbling British pound and the controversial tax-cutting budget under new PM Liz Truss with Senior Economic Advisor to HSBC - Stephen King. And, off-plan sales are leading the real estate market, according to the latest Property Monitor report. We found out why with COO Zhann Jochinke.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the analysis from Amena Bakr of Energy Intelligence Group & Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD. Plus, single use plastic bags will now cost money in Dubai's supermarkets. Tom Harvey of Spinneys explains how they're taking it a step further. And, we talk the ultimate air-conditioning with Strata boss Ismail Abdulla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UAE's Ministry of Economy (MoE) has approved a policy that allows suppliers to revise pricing of basic consumer goods. Will it change consumers' buying habits and trends? Tom Harvey of Spinneys explains the new policy. ADQ and private investment firm Chimera Investments have set up the UAE's first special purpose acquisition company (Spac) with the aim of investing in tech-focused businesses. Mohamed Hesham, Head of Investment Banking at Chimera Capital talks us through it. And it's our weekly property talk for this week: Dubai's real estate market records its best start to the year ever, says CBRE. John Lyons, MD at Espace Real Estate joins us to answer all of your property questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramadan is here, and supply chain issues are still with us. What does that mean for supermarkets? We speak to Tom Harvey of Spinneys. Plus, premium office space in Dubai is in hot demand as more corporates flood to the emirate. Ben McGregor is the Investment Director at ICD Brookfield and Brookfield Properties says the rents are on the rise because demand for premium office space in Dubai is very strong. And, Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Development Bank (EDB) contributed Dh1.91 billion ($520 million) to the UAE's gross domestic product over the past twelve months. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO at Emirates Development Bank (EDB) tells his thoughts on where the money is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the knock on effects of rising fuel price - what does it mean for transport allowances in employment contracts? We speak to HR expert, Raymond Everett of AON. Plus, what does it mean for the price of food? Tom Harvey of Spinneys breaks it down. And are people looking for alternative options as fuel prices continue to rise. We look at what it means to car-buying habits with auto expert Matthew Davidson of Algodriven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.