The global food economy is undergoing a momentous reconfiguration. What once defined success no longer guarantees future growth. As 2026 ushers in rising cross-border tariffs, tighter sourcing restrictions, and evolving regulations around food security, businesses must adopt new models and build more resilient strategies to scale sustainably.
No event captures this transformation better than Gulfood 2026.
Taking place from 26–30 January 2026 across two monumental venues — Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City — this landmark edition more than doubles in scale, redefines sectoral boundaries, and accelerates innovation across the global food supply chain.
With 6,500+ global exhibitors from nearly 130+ countries, and 14 future-focused zones spanning agritech, logistics, sustainability, AI, and more, Gulfood 2026 is far more than a trade show. It’s a strategic catalyst — where supply chains reset, partnerships realign, and the blueprint for the future of food trade is being written in real time.
THE WORLD'S MOST
COMPLETE & CONNECTED
F&B TRADE PLATFORM
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FUTURE READY &
FUTURE FOCUSED
Leading and new-to-market F&B brands will have ample opportunity to showcase a broader array of products and services on the expansive show floor. Gulfood’s expansion enables deeper exploration of product categories, innovations and emerging trends. Offering a more creative all-encompassing showcase of F&B innovations, setting the global agenda for the industry’s future.
TWO MEGA VENUES.
ONE UNIFIED EXPERIENCE.
For the ultimate convenience, both DWTC and DEC offer plentiful hotels within walking distance, from 5-star luxury to budget-friendly. Discover Dubai and see more of the city, with more opportunities and proximity to the city’s infamous attractions and world-class dining scene.
MORE SECTORS.
MORE INNOVATION.
MORE GROWTH.
Gulfood will present vast opportunities for disruptors and new product innovations. New sectors offering tremendous value-add to participants, and expanding the food trade and innovation ecosystem necessary to boost the advancement of the global food industry.
BUILT FOR SCALE.
DESIGNED FOR TRANSFORMATION.
Gulfood 2026 evolves into a systems-change platform, presenting vast opportunities for disruptors and product innovation. New sectors like Gulfood AI, AgriTech, and Logistics offer unmatched value, expanding the global food trade and innovation ecosystem.
ONE FOOD ECONOMY.
TWO VENUES. ONE RESET
Dubai World Trade Centre X Expo City sync into one high-performance circuit.
Built for a future too big to be boxed in.
Gulfood 2026 expands to Dubai Expo City to accommodate a powerful convergence of global food ecosystems — from commodity giants in grains, pulses, and cereals to international pavilions and companies driving large-scale food trade. The new location also creates space for key sectors including grocery trade, agritech, logistics, AI, startups, and digital innovation — offering a focused environment to engage with specialised industries and unlock new opportunities across the food supply chain.
Dubai World Trade Centre remains the anchor of Gulfood 2026 — where the biggest names in F&B take centre stage. Power brands dominate the halls, joined by a significantly expanded dairy sector featuring a strong line-up of international pavilions. Meat, poultry, and seafood continue to draw high-volume trade, while beverages, fats, and oils showcase both staple products and bold innovations. This is where scale meets influence — a dynamic space for serious business and meaningful global connections.
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