British Food Week gets under way at LuLu outlets

British Food Week gets under way at LuLu outlets

Leading hypermarket chain LuLu Group has launched the British Food Week at its outlets across the country.

The festival, hosted by LuLu Group in association with the British embassy, was inaugurated by UK ambassador Jonathan Wilks at LuLu Hypermarket, Abu Sidra Mall.

Present on the occasion were LuLu Group International director Dr Mohamed Althaf, senior British embassy officials, members of the Qatar British Business Forum, senior officials from LuLu Group, dignitaries from leading business groups in Qatar, and others.

The festival, part of LuLu's year-round tradition of country-based festivals, showcases the best of Britain.

Wilks, in his inaugural address, said: “We are looking forward to everybody coming to LuLu to join the British Food Festival as it is offering something for everybody.”

He said the festival is offering a broad range of products, including gluten-free, lactose-free, low-sugar, no-added sugar and other healthy products.

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“We have been holding the British Food Festival for the last 10 years,” Dr Althaf said, adding: “This year the festival is special because it coincides with Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and the visit of His Highness the Amir to the UK.”

He said that the festival aims at showcasing a new range of British products, which are constantly