The global food manufacturing and hospitality industries are set to witness landmark events at Gulfood Manufacturing and GulfHost 2024, expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors from November 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With nearly 3,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries filling 21 halls, these record-breaking editions will present cutting-edge products and solutions designed to enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in food production and hospitality.
Highlights include insights into industry trends and challenges at the Food Tech and Foodservice Excellence Summits, as well as prestigious awards celebrating leaders in innovation. Attendees will also benefit from extensive networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and business development over the event’s three days.
According to Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, “This year’s events focus on the evolving landscape of food manufacturing and hospitality, underscored by sustainable practices, strategic partnerships, and emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and automation. Gulfood Manufacturing and GulfHost 2024 will serve as a platform for industry leaders to explore transformative solutions that enhance product quality, safety, and environmental impact.”
Showcase of Future-Ready Solutions
Spanning over 1 million square feet, the event will feature a vast array of innovations in processing, packaging, supply chain management, and automation. Notable exhibitors include Bunge, Cargill, and Tate & Lyle with new ingredient solutions, GEA and Tetra Pak with sustainable packaging, and advanced automation systems by Husky, Ishida, and Siemens.
Inanc Isik, General Manager of Retail at Kerry Middle East, shared that Gulfood Manufacturing offers an ideal platform for Kerry to share its food innovation expertise, with an emphasis on trends like proactive health and food protection that align with consumer demand for well-being and enjoyment.
FoodTech Summit 2024
Launching tomorrow at midday, this year’s FoodTech Summit will feature a keynote by Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, an expert in AI and digital transformation. His session will explore how these technologies can be responsibly harnessed to drive innovation. Over 100 industry experts will address food tech advancements, food security strategies, food waste reduction, and more.
Honoring Industry Pioneers
To celebrate Gulfood Manufacturing’s tenth anniversary, this year’s awards will honor key innovations from the past decade, including categories like best packaging innovation, sustainable company, and digital transformation.
Registration for Gulfood Manufacturing and GulfHost is free for trade professionals, granting access to both events with a single pass. For more details and registration, visit the event websites. As the ultimate gathering for global F&B supply chain leaders and manufacturers, Gulfood Manufacturing offers unmatched opportunities to enhance production, streamline operations, and boost profitability.
This essential industry event addresses crucial topics such as optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring responsible sourcing with traceable supply chains, breaking into new markets, embracing sustainable practices, and securing new funding avenues. With over 2,500 exhibitors from more than 70 countries, Gulfood Manufacturing is the prime platform for discovering fresh opportunities and valuable partnerships.
GulfHost, the premier Gulfood hospitality equipment and foodservice expo for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, also returns this year. This event showcases a comprehensive range of global exhibitors, spotlighting the latest in hospitality. The show focuses on HORECA, food service, hotel and restaurant equipment, covering both front-of-house and back-of-house solutions, tableware, café supplies, and counters.
