Final Presentation – May 7, 2025 | Sheraton Dubai Creek, UAE
Identifying Golden Star International (GSI) Market Strengths Through Sustainability: An Innovation Consultancy Project with Southampton Business School MBA Team

On May 7, 2025, Golden Star International Foodstuff LLC (GSI) hosted the final presentation of an international consultancy project at the Sheraton Dubai Creek, UAE. Conducted with MBA students from the University of Southampton Business School and facilitated by Austral Education Group, the project focused on strengthening GSI’s market position through sustainability and innovation.

Over several months, the MBA team worked closely with GSI leaders to analyze operations, supply chains, and market positioning. Their task: to deliver ESG-driven strategies aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 vision and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Founded in 2000, GSI has become a trusted partner across Retail, HoReCa, Wholesale, Ship Chandelling, and Export sectors. With a diverse product portfolio and strong supplier network, the company operates across complex international supply chains—making sustainability central to long-term success.

The students’ recommendations focused on four key areas:

  • Market and brand positioning: Building visibility through sustainability-driven messaging.
  • Sustainable sourcing and supply chain efficiency: Embedding greener, more resilient practices.
  • Product diversification and digital engagement: Expanding sustainable product ranges and boosting digital reach.
  • Strategic partnerships in the MENA region: Driving innovation through collaboration.

This project highlights how GSI combines academic partnerships with real-world business challenges to advance sustainable growth. By applying global ESG standards to food trading and distribution, GSI reinforces its commitment to innovation while supporting the UAE’s ambition of building a climate-resilient economy.

If you are a university seeking to create impactful collaborations that connect academic expertise with real-world business challenges, Contact us to explore partnership opportunities with Golden Star International.