Gulfood’s 30th edition kicked off on 17 February at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) welcoming tens of thousands of attendees, uniting 5500+ exhibitors from 129 countries, and the world’s foremost industry CEOs, policymakers, investors, and visionaries.
Under the theme ‘The Next Frontier in Food,’ the event anticipates US$ 20bn in trade deals and cutting-edge industry collaboration. HE Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, delivered the opening keynote on Day 2 at the inaugural Food500 Summit, addressing Gulfood’s economic impact and the UAE’s role as a global trade gateway.
Food500: Titans of industry
The Food500 Summit brought industry leaders together to tackle pressing challenges and opportunities across the food value chain. Speakers included Ananya Narayan, CEO, Hunter Foods; Dr. Edwini Kessie, Director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division, World Trade Organization-Switzerland; Alvyn Severien, CEO, Montaigne Nutrition and Co-founder, Algama – France; Tisha Livingston, CEO, Infinite Acres – USA, leading global top trends expert – Daniel Levine, and many more.
“The selection of the food cluster as the first economic cluster to be developed by the UAE highlights the importance the country attaches to the sector as a key driver of economic diversification,” affirmed HE Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy.
Gulfood Innovation Awards
The Gulfood Innovation Awards celebrated the very best in F&B innovation, recognizing trailblazing products, technologies, and ideas.
“This prestigious event allows us to showcase our latest innovations, connect with industry leaders, and drive meaningful progress in food solutions,” stated Marcos Delorenzo, CEO, ADC, Tanmiah’s Poultry Division.
