Landmark Event at Dubai World Trade Centre Convenes 2,500 Exhibitors Across 79 Countries Under Theme of Powering Food Security Through Manufacturing Innovation
Strategic Overview of Gulfood Manufacturing Inauguration
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially launched the 12th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing.
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The three-day trade show, which brings decision makers from 79 countries together, runs alongside three industry events providing a single venue for the food processing, packaging and retail sectors.
As part of his first visit to the event, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed examined some of the latest high tech automation solutions demonstrating how Gulfood Manufacturing directly contributes to the UAE’s Operation 300bn and National Food Security Strategy 2031 goals.
Global Industry Scale and Sector Convergence
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The mega value chain event connects with three additional trade shows at the event including ISM Middle East, GulfHost and Private Label Middle East to bring together the entire food processing, retail and hospitality sectors.
Leading international exhibitors showcase the latest robotics, automated processing, intelligent packaging and sustainable ingredients.
There is significant international interest reflected by the impressive line up of exhibitors on the show floor confirming Dubai as the leading global logistics hub uniting East and West.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed took a tour of the exhibition halls to see the latest processing technologies and give briefings to executive delegations about sustainable manufacturing practices being adopted in the region.
FoodTech Summit Addresses Supply Chain Resilience
A core part of Gulfood Manufacturing is the FoodTech Summit where industry experts, commercial leaders and global decision makers come together to discuss some of the biggest issues in food production today.
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Food Security and Localisation: Learn about how advanced food manufacturing technologies are creating sustainable local supply chains.
Value, Health & Sustainability: Our executive panels will explore how consumer trends are changing, how packaging is moving towards zero waste and how climate resilience is being used in ingredients.
Agri-Tech & Supply Chain: Experts will discuss how private investment is being used, how Cold Chain logistics are becoming automated and how smart farming technologies are being implemented.
The conversations at Gulfood Manufacturing will seek to unify regulations across the region and encourage investment in food processing technologies.
Sustainable Packaging and Industrial Excellence Take Center Stage at Gulfood Manufacturing
Innovations are being made in mono material packaging, biodegradable films and smart labelling.
The prestigious Industry Excellence Awards during Gulfood Manufacturing celebrate the world’s leaders driving sustainable manufacturing and AI technologies.
Major global packaging companies are using Gulfood Manufacturing to unveil next generation processing technologies that help reduce plastic usage and costs in global supply chains.
Alignment with UAE Industrial and Economic Goals
Gulfood Manufacturing directly supports UAE National Food Security Strategy 2031 goals and Dubai Economic Agenda D33, plus Operation 300bn.
Cross border technology transfers will be encouraged via this event to help transform local processing facilities into highly advanced and energy efficient manufacturing facilities.
With wide global engagement Gulfood Manufacturing continues to position Dubai as one of the world’s premier destinations for Industrial Innovation, Sustainable Manufacture and Resilient Food Supply.
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