Welcome 2025
WHERE THE REAL BUSINESS OF FOOD HAPPENS
A new global chapter has unfolded in the future of food at Gulfood 2024. The biggest edition in Gulfood’s history brought together over 5,500 leading food and beverage companies, showcasing 150,000+ new products from more than 190 countries. The impact of Gulfood transcends the immediate. It has redefined the boundaries of the F&B industry, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for a better food future.
TUNE IN TO SEASON 2 OF THE LET'S CHEW PODCAST
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
F&B SHOWCASE IN THE WORLD
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 GULFOOD INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS
THE MOST IMPACTFUL, CHANGE-MAKING CONVERSATIONS IN F&B
200+ Global visionaries, government officials, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs took the stage, shared original insights, and sparked collaborations.
HEAR FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING GLOBAL
FOOD FUTURISTS WHO MADE HISTORY AT GULFOOD
THE WORLD'S LARGEST LIVE CULINARY SHOWCASE
From live demonstrations and tasting sessions to workshops, knowledge-sharing, and a chance to discover the latest and greatest flavors, trends, and masterpieces set to take the global culinary world by storm, Top Table was filled with excitement and opportunities for culinary enthusiasts.
Global culinary talent united on one electrifying stage at the most thrilling international finals of the
YouthX Young Chef Challenge
DUBAI WORLD CUISINE
Born in Dubai, presented worldwide: Never before witnessed in
Dubai's gastronomic scene, the extraordinary achievement of a four-hands dinner series
with Michelin Starred chefs was accomplished.
IN CONVERSATIONS WITH
LET'S CHEW PODCAST
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Join us as we explore the groundbreaking intersection of technology and sustainability with Erin Grover, a leading voice in leveraging blockchain technology to empower smallholder farmers and a supply ...
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In this episode of the Let's Chew Podcast, prepare to be captivated as we delve into the fascinating journey of branding genius, Dennis De Rond! 🎙️ From his humble beginnings to conquering the global ...
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In this episode of Beyond The Monk Of Mokha, we delve into the world of specialty coffee and explore the inspiring story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali. From a third-culture kid grappling with identity to a p ...
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Join us for a riveting conversation with Shilpa Ghosalkar, Senior Director of Food Safety Quality Assurance at PepsiCo. With over 27 years of experience in the FMCG sector, Shilpa has played pivotal r ...
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Tune into an exciting new episode of the Lets Chew podcast with Mary Anne de Haan, the visionary supplying the UAE’s top restaurants with her vibrant blooms. Whether you've dined at Tresind Studio, No ...
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Join us for an exciting conversation with Edward Hamod, CEO and Founder of Switch Foods. After decades in the conventional food production business as an owner and top executive, Edward founded Switch ...
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Alex Golden, the Global Head of Food at Careem. In this episode of the Let's Chew podcast, we delve into the future of food delivery, exploring the challeng ...
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In this episode, we dive into sustainability and its role in the UAE's national strategies for food security and hospitality. Keary enlightens us about Food Made Good's self-assessment tool that is be ...
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In this episode, we speak to the one and only award-winning, Tatiana Antonelli who is the Founder and Managing Director of Goumbook, a Social Enterprise established in 2009 which is dedicated to raisi ...
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In this episode, we speak to the Managing Director of Magner's farm, Kylie Magner who is a self-confessed soil nerd, determined to provide nutritionally dense food with high welfare that has a positiv ...
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In this episode, we speak to social entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras, who reigns supreme on all things green. She is the founder & editor-in-chief of Green Queen, which is an award-winning impact media ...
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In this episode, we speak to Gabrielle Mather, Founder & CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc & Cornerstone 61 Consultancy. She has over 25 years of experience and is a seasoned Restaurateur, Operator & as a ...
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This episode features Chef Carlos Frunze, a true embodiment of a third-culture heritage and a second-generation chef serving as Executive Chef at Teible. With a farm-to-fork philosophy, Teible provide ...
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In this episode, we speak to Kris Hall who is the founder of The Burnt Chef Project, a non-profit business. After 12 years of working in hospitality and experiencing mental illness, Kris launched the ...
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In this episode, we speak to a phenomenal guest Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, an expert on social innovation, African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, and youth development. She has over 25 years ...
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In this episode, we speak to Mohamed Aissaoui who is a fifth-generation farmer from France and now the CEO and Founder of My Farm Dubai. He left his engineering career to pursue his deep love of educa ...
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS
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Across the bustling kitchens and vibrant dining spaces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a silent revolution is under way - one that promises to secure our future of food while safeguarding the plane ...
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In an era where sustainability is more than a buzzword, New Zealand-based food tech company, Miruku, is literally turning a seed into a cows udder using molecular technology . Miruku has developed a ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Almarai, the Middle East’s largest dairy company, plans to invest more than 18 billion Saudi riyals ($4.8 billion) until 2028 to boost its existing businesses and expand into new segmen ...
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3D printing has taken much of the manufacturing world by storm — and the food industry could be up next. Manufacturers across the aerospace, automotive and energy industries are working to boost ado ...
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Reports show invasive species have cost North America $1.26 trillion in the last 60 years, crowding out native species and damaging agriculture production. Could the solution be to harvest these pesky ...
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As the world’s population grows – the UN forecasts that it will exceed 10 billion by 2100 – new ways to increase food production are being sought. This is illustrated by the rise of vertical farming ...
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Subsistence farmers in countries like India battle extreme weather and financial desperation to support their families. The AI for Agriculture Innovation initiative held workshops with farmers in Indi ...
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of The Seas can hold almost 10,000 people, and that means tens of thousands of meals a day. WSJ’s Jamie Leventhal goes behind the scenes to see what happens to what doesn’t get ...
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You’ve heard of plant-based burgers, vegan nuggets, and perhaps even fish-free tuna. But whole cut meat-free octopus tentacles, with ‘distinct suckers’ to boot? The reason you likely haven’t come acro ...
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CAMEROON – Cameroon has secured an investment commitment of US$2.2 million from Japan to boost its coffee and cocoa sectors. This comes as part of Cameroon’s plan increase its national cocoa and co ...
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