Badrik Melikian 
Chief Executive Officer, Aramtec

Why was it important for your company to support the Caterer Middle East Awards?

We strongly believe that Caterer Middle East is the most reputable F&B management magazine in this region and we are proud to be associated with it. The importance of this association is to have the opportunity to get to know the leading decision makers of the F&B industry, stay ahead of the game by covering most up-to-date regional and international news on new projects such new hotels and restaurants openings, new exciting products and new brands. In our fast growing F&B and hospitality industry, to be associated with Caterer Middle East is a no brainer!

What are you most looking forward to at the event?

Exchange ideas with the participants in the food industry, share product knowledge and new trends, networking, and, obviously looking forward to congratulating the winner and sharing the moment of celebration with the worthy winner.

Which F&B trend will be popular this year?

Clean label/natural ingredients products (no palm oil or hydrogenated vegetable oils, no high fructose corn syrup , no preservatives, do not contain any artificial food colourings and artificial flavours). Health-conscious and organic products are the trend in the current F&B industry.

Any news that we can expect from Aramtec in the next 12 months?

Aramtec is growing in healthy double-digit figures year-on-year by having a portfolio of various world class food products and attracting highly qualified staff as well as suppliers who prefer to be our partners within our industry. Our goal is to double the size of our business in three years.

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