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Established in 1987, Gulfood Dubai is the largest and most significant industry event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It serves as a highly strategic business platform for both buyers and sellers, providing unparalleled opportunities for face-to-face negotiations and partnership development.

The global food and beverage industry stands at the threshold of profound transformation. The accelerating convergence of health-conscious consumption, technological empowerment, sustainable development, transparent supply chains, and AI-driven efficiency revolutions is propelling the sector into a new era. The global F&B market is projected to reach $11.37 trillion by 2030, with the MENA region emerging as an indispensable new growth engine, boasting the fastest expansion rate worldwide.

Against this backdrop, Dubai continues to solidify its status as a global food trade hub, leveraging its highly interconnected trade networks, leading logistics capabilities, and forward-looking industrial layout. As the premier annual food and beverage sourcing event, Gulfood will undergo a comprehensive upgrade under these circumstances, ushering in an unprecedented industry extravaganza.

Showcasing over 1.5 million products, Gulfood will transform Dubai into the temporary headquarters of the "global food economy." Government and industry bodies such as APEDA (India), ApexBrasil (Brazil), Business France, the Trade Commissioner Service (Canada), and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment will make a joint appearance. They will be joined by global industry leaders including the Americas Food & Beverage Group, Barakat Group, BRF S.A., JBS S.A., Maersk, and Oatly, alongside investment institutions, unicorn enterprises, and innovative startup brands.

The Dubai Exhibition Centre will also host a high-level international dialogue platform—the Gulfood World Economic Summit. Bringing together global political and business leaders, scientists, and industry decision-makers, the summit will facilitate in-depth discussions on economic, regulatory, and trade frameworks, providing strategic insights and actionable roadmaps for the restructuring of the global food system.