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In 2020, we are celebrating the 25th edition of Gulfood
Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, is coming back for its 25th anniversary edition under the theme "Rethinking Food".
The 2019 edition of the show was the largest to date, attracting more than 98,000 visitors seeking business opportunities and exploring the latest F&B products and innovation.
In line with its constant evolution to deliver an unparalleled experience for exhibitors and visitors alike, Gulfood 2020 promises to be a special one. Alongside industry veterans who shaped the Middle East's food scene, join us to celebrate Gulfood's 25th anniversary.
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EXPERIENCE Innovation Summit
As the historical milestone coincides with Expo 2020 Dubai, and the city is gearing up towards hosting the world, we are cooking something very special for the 2020 edition of the Innovation Summit on the 17-19 February 2020.
This coming decade is pivotal for numerous reasons and we have much to look forward to. Under the theme “Rethinking Food”, Gulfood is bringing together the world’s most influential chefs, food scientists, government officials and industry leaders who are at the forefront of innovation to discuss and shape the future of food and gastronomy as we will delve into topics revolving around:
- Governments role in shaping the future of food
- Adapting to healthier, sustainable lifestyles
- F&B Marketing, Tourism and Retail
- Leveraging emerging and future food technologies
- Halal food: Gateways to a market worth billions
- Country focus: Saudi culinary scene
And many more.
Join in the discussion and take part in steering the food and beverage ecosystem towards a sustainable, prosperous and delicious future.
Our Highlight Speakers
EXPERIENCE Tastes of the World
A JOURNEY LIKE NO OTHER
Tastes of the World is the most creative multi-sensory culinary experience, where the culinary world will come together once more, with Michelin Star Chefs and renowned celebrity food avant-gardists to experience the stand-out cuisines and flavours of four continents, over 20 countries during 5 days of demo’s, tasting sessions and masterclasses.
In its 2nd edition, steered by the expertise of some of the most revered chefs on the planet, this global-scale food celebration will culminate in an intense kitchen battle to decide which country will top the International Culinary League for 2020.
70% of visitors highly rated the tastes of the world
SOURCE: GULFOOD 2019 EXHIBITOR SURVEY.
EXPERIENCE Gulfood Startup Programme
This 16-20 February 2020, on its silver jubilee, Gulfood will bring together F&B innovators and entrepreneurs who are “Rethinking Food”.
Following a successful launch in 2019, Gulfood Startup Programme is back to connect promising F&B startups with investors and business partners from all around the world. Set in the heart of Gulfood, the Startup Programme is the ideal platform for founders looking to set themselves up for success by forging long-lasting business alliances with major investors, mentors, industry leaders, government bodies, clients.
Food industry innovators, this is your big moment.
EXPERIENCE The Future Zone
If it's NEW, If it's TRENDING, if it's INNOVATIVE - it's at The Future Zone!
Do you have something new, innovative, recently launched or WOW that you want the F&B industry to know of?
Then, this is for you!
The Future Zone at Gulfood 2020 will showcase a range of highly engaging and experiential products that are innovative and new to the industry, providing visitors a dedicated area to explore the latest trends, technology and innovation in F&B.
"To explore newly launched products and innovations" is one of the top 3 objectives of attendees visiting Gulfood
SOURCE: GULFOOD 2019 VISITOR SURVEY.
Introduce your recently-launched products
Innovation Awards & Gala Dinner
A gathering of the most credible F&B innovators
Celebrating the most recent developments in F&B, the Innovation Awards recognizes excellence across brands and products showcased at Gulfood.
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in the coming edition, the awards and Gala dinner promises to be its biggest yet!
With intense interest from the media and visitors alike, the event offers unprecedented opportunities for industry networking and brand profile-raising through PR and sponsorship.
Industry Outlook Report
The Gulfood Global Industry Outlook Report is a comprehensive study of the Food & Beverage industry and consumer behaviour.
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News & Insights
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Almarai Company has announced that chief executive officer Alois Hofbauer resigned from his post ear ... -
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ABCC added that Brazil shipped 149,700 tons to the Arab states, a 15.8 per cent growth compared with ... -
The leading driver of this trend is health reasons (64 percent) with 49 percent of consumers believi ... -
Retail experts have noted that shoppers in the country have become well acquainted with the consumpt ... -
Population and tourism growth are expected to drive food demand and consumption in the region over t ... -
In the Middle East particularly, dates are considered the most popular local snack, and have become ... -
As the food industry keeps growing, the specialty trade exhibitions powered by Gulfood namely The Sp ... -
Following more than 40 years of service to the international culinary arts scene, Chef Uwe Micheel h ... -
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The in-depth report follows a Euromonitor International market study based on official published sou ... -
With Saudi’s domestic food producers receiving a confidence boost for their dairy, snacks, ice-cream ... -
The report, commissioned to Euromonitor International, brings together macro-economics insights, con ... -
The 2018 event promises to be bigger than all previous editions. The fully booked-out show will welc ... -
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On the one hand, online shopping is gaining ground faster than ever; PwC concluded that 29% of the M ... -
Food Businesses, how does your shopping list stack up? F&B growth drivers are enhancing the show flo ... -
Following a record 2017 edition that welcomed in excess of 97,000 visitors across 1 Million square f ... -
Here are some hard-to-gulp food facts for starters: In a world where 1 in 9 people do not have enoug ... -
Alpen Capital’s GCC Food Industry Report 2017 signals a steady 4.2% growth in consumption The 2017 u ... -
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