Gulfood Manufacturing, the world’s only annual food and beverage manufacturing event, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with its biggest edition ever, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 5-7, with more than 2,500 food and beverage manufacturing brands from 72 countries exhibiting across 19 halls and nearly one million square feet of exhibition space, marking a 29% growth compared to previous editions.
Celebrating a decade of success and achievements, this year’s edition continues to attract leading food and beverage industry players at all levels of boards, officers, and executives across processing, packaging, ingredient sourcing, supply chain solutions, control and automation to present the latest innovations and technologies that enhance efficiency and profitability. This year’s edition includes innovative solutions in the areas of food biofortification, AI-based ingredients, nanotechnology-based packaging, micro-fermentation and smart supply chains, and aims to help brands gain competitive advantage and drive industry growth.
Trixie LohMirmand, Deputy CEO of Dubai World Trade Center, said: “This year we celebrate the 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, highlighting the growth it has achieved, the significant innovations it has brought to the food and beverage manufacturing sector in a decade, Industry 5.0 and other updates that are shaping the future of food and beverage production and processing,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Deputy CEO of Dubai World Trade Center. The size of this year’s edition underscores the growing demand for advanced solutions in sustainability, innovation and efficiency, and we are committed to supporting these endeavors by bringing together industry leaders and elevating the global food manufacturing landscape.”
A global platform for food technology innovation
The highly anticipated Food Technology Summit will bring together more than 100 thought leaders and industry experts from around the world to explore the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the food and beverage industry.
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, one of the world’s leading thought leaders in digital transformation and advanced technologies, will deliver the keynote address on the first day, covering the role of artificial intelligence in food processing, ways to improve automation, and the use of digital twins to enhance production. He will also review the potential risks regarding data privacy and the ethical use of AI.
This year, more than half of the summit’s industry-leading speakers are making their first appearance in the UAE, including Ethan Behrend, founder and CEO of Creative 3D Technologies, UN spokesperson on sustainable sanitation, and award-winning machine designer; Gustavo Berger, CEO of Believer Meats CEO of Believer Meats; Carsten Schellhaas, meat and protein substitute technology expert; Manar Kassar, multi-venture entrepreneur and co-founder of Kasu B2B platform; Jihyun Junga, CEO of Mush&, a pioneer in creating sustainable fungus-based foods, and many more.
Gulfood Manufacturing is firmly established as the leading event for the global food industry and this year will host 90% of the leading food, beverage and FMCG manufacturing brands, including Danone (France), Foster Clark (Malta), Kier (France), Kellogg Tolaram (Egypt), Kraft Heinz (Netherlands), Kraft Heinz Co. (Netherlands), McCain Foods (Canada and US), McDonald’s (India), Nestle (Côte d’Ivoire), Peroni (Italy), PepsiCo (Pakistan), as well as Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, Unilever and Vero Lux, in addition to leading local and regional brands such as Agia Group, Almarai, Al Ain Farms and Oman Flour Mills.
Abcal, Cargill, Givaudan, Wilmar, Wilmar, Kerry, Dohler, Orkela, Fanar, IFFCO Global Food Group, IFFF, Takasago and many others will be showcasing the latest innovations in functional and non-functional ingredients. Leading food processing and packaging brands such as Tetra Pak, GEA, Krones, Husky, Sidel, Ishida, The National Aquarium, SIG, Rickermann and Heat & Control will be on hand to present the latest food processing and packaging solutions and unveil some unprecedented global launches.
Sonia Kiani, Tetra Pak’s Middle East and Central Asia Communications Manager, added: “We look forward to showcasing Tetra Pak’s latest innovative products and leading services at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing. To introduce our customers to Tetra Pak’s latest innovations in food and processing equipment from our portfolio of innovative food packaging solutions and sustainable offerings. We are delighted to see Gulfood Manufacturing establish itself as the world’s largest food and beverage event and are proud to have been a long-standing partner for the past ten years. We look forward to meeting our valued customers and partners next month in Dubai.”