Swisslog showcased its automated logistics solutions at the recently concluded, three-day Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai, focusing on how smart automation can transform food supply chains from production to e-grocery.
At the event, Swisslog demonstrated technologies like AutoStore and robotic palletizing, emphasizing increased productivity, reduced waste, and improved sustainability. The company highlighted its ability to provide integrated solutions that help food businesses adapt to evolving consumer demands like e-commerce and prepared foods.
LogisticsGulf.com recently touched base with Rami Younes, General Manager, Swisslog Middle East, to get the lowdown on the latest developments in the company’s technological feats and the showcasing of its automation accomplishments at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025.
The following are the transcripts of the interview
LogisticsGulf.com (LG): Why is Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 significant for Swisslog, and why did you participate in this event?
Rami Younes (RY): Gulfood Manufacturing is the region’s largest platform for showcasing innovation in food production and logistics. It offers a direct opportunity to engage with manufacturers facing capacity and supply chain challenges.
With the UAE targeting AED 200bn from logistics within seven years and regional e-commerce set to hit US$ 50bn by 2025, automation is critical. Swisslog demonstrated how its intelligent, scalable warehouse solutions help F&B companies enhance speed, reliability, and sustainability, enabling long-term growth and food security in one of the world’s fastest-growing logistics markets.
LG: What were Swisslog’s high points at the exhibition in terms of highlights and launches?
RY: Swisslog’s showcase included live demonstrations of AutoStore and robotic palletizing systems integrated with its SynQ software. These technologies cover the full food value chain, from production to e-grocery, optimizing throughput, space, and precision.
Visitors experienced how automation reduces waste and ensures temperature-controlled efficiency in deep-freeze environments. With over 400 AutoStore installations worldwide and performance gains of up to five times compared to manual picking, Swisslog highlighted how automation delivers measurable RoI and supports the GCC’s shift toward smarter, more sustainable food production.
LG: Explain how Swisslog solutions enable and power the future of food warehouse automation.
RY: Swisslog powers the next era of food warehouse automation by combining robotics, AI, and analytics to ensure speed, accuracy, and traceability. Its modular systems, including AutoStore and pallet solutions, allow food businesses to operate seamlessly from production to point of sale.
Automation boosts picking efficiency up to five times and storage density by 150%, while SynQ software provides real-time visibility and predictive maintenance. These capabilities help address one of the sector’s biggest challenges, 30% global food loss by reducing errors, downtime, and waste through precise, data-driven control.
LG: How important are AI, ML, and robotics for Swisslog, and how are developments in these technologies fueling growth?
RY: AI, ML, and robotics form the core of Swisslog’s innovation strategy. Integrated within its SynQ software, these technologies enable predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and continuous optimization across warehouse operations.
Robots improve fulfilment speed and safety, while AI enhances accuracy above 99% and reduces operational costs. As regional demand for automation grows, with 69% of Middle East organizations planning to increase AI investment—Swisslog’s intelligent solutions position businesses to scale efficiently, strengthen food security, and remain competitive in rapidly expanding e-commerce and F&B sectors.
LG: How big is the Swisslog imprint in the food and food security sector?
RY: Swisslog’s automation solutions are deployed across 35 countries and trusted by global brands such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Pepsi, as well as regional leaders including Danube and Mai Dubai.
Swisslog has completed over 370 projects in food and beverage globally, addressing capacity, throughput, and productivity challenges across complex supply chains. With more than 250 freezer applications, our technologies ensure precision and reliability in deep-freeze environments while maintaining fulfilment speed and accuracy.
Backed by over 50 years of expertise in pallet systems, Swisslog is driving food security and sustainability through automation that minimises waste and guarantees uninterrupted, temperature-controlled operations across the region.
LG: What sets Swisslog apart from your peers and competition?
RY: Swisslog stands apart through deep industry expertise, modular design, and lifecycle reliability. Its solutions deliver ROI from day one and remain operational for decades, supported by end-to-end services. Integration through SynQ software unites robotics, analytics, and control systems into one platform, simplifying operations and ensuring scalability. Combined with a 99% pick-accuracy record, energy-efficient systems, and proven success in temperature-controlled logistics, Swisslog provides measurable performance improvements that drive productivity, sustainability, and customer confidence beyond what traditional automation providers can offer.
LG: What is your assessment of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 from the Swisslog perspective?
RY: Gulfood Manufacturing continues to be a valuable platform for connecting with F&B innovators and decision-makers. The event reaffirmed the region’s readiness to scale automation adoption, particularly as food demand and e-commerce volumes rise.
For Swisslog, Gulfood serves as both a showcase of innovation and a collaboration hub driving the GCC’s transformation toward efficient, resilient, and future-ready food supply chains.
