From the UAE's most-ordered snacks to the hottest viral launches, talabat has unveiled the winners of the inaugural talabat Basket Awards - a celebration recognising the brands, suppliers and retailers shaping the country's grocery and retail landscape.
Held in Dubai on June 11, the awards brought together leading grocery retailers, suppliers and local businesses for an evening dedicated to the products filling baskets, satisfying cravings and becoming everyday favourites across the UAE.
Powered by real customer ordering behaviour, ratings and growth data, the awards recognised the businesses behind some of the platform's most-loved products and standout success stories.
The awards recognised excellence across 30 categories, among the evening's winners were:
* The Sweet Tooth (For satisfying the UAE's chocolate cravings like no other) - Chocomelt
* The Kunafa King (For serving the most loved kunafa on the platform) - Feras Sweets
* Midnight Munchies (For becoming the go-to choice for customers when late-night cravings strike) - Mars Confectionery
* Snack MVP (For earning a place in customers' baskets time and time again through outstanding repeat purchases) - Lays - Cheetos & Doritos
* Pantry Powerhouse (For achieving exceptional scale, reach, and presence in grocery baskets across the UAE) - Bayara
* Loyalty Legend (For earning the highest levels of customer loyalty and repeat purchases) -Aster Pharmacy
Additional awards celebrated standout performers across customer favourites, category leaders and operational excellence.
Alix de Zelicourt, talabat Mart General Manager, at talabat UAE, said: "Every day, millions of purchasing decisions are made across the UAE, from everyday essentials and fresh produce, to late-night treats and viral products. The Basket Awards were created to celebrate the incredible businesses behind those moments - the entire ecosystem of suppliers, retailers, entrepreneurs and partners working behind the scenes to make it possible.
"Whether it's a local retailer, a growing SME, or a household-name supplier, these awards recognise the brands that customers continue to choose, trust and return to time and time again.”
Mutune Kilonzo, Director of Local Shops at talabat UAE, said: “Behind every successful product is a business that has worked hard to earn the trust and loyalty of its customers. The grocery and retail landscape continues to evolve at an incredible pace, with businesses constantly finding new ways to innovate, connect with customers and stand out in a competitive market. The Basket Awards are about recognising those who continue to innovate, grow and raise the standard across the industry."
The Basket Awards form part of talabat’s ongoing commitment to supporting and growing the grocery and retail ecosystem across the UAE. By connecting retailers, suppliers and SMEs with millions of customers and their everyday needs, talabat continues to play a role in enabling growth, innovation and long-term success across the sector. - TradeArabia News Service
